Improvement of biocomposite performance under low-velocity impact test - a review

Abstract

The study of the impact energy and the composite behaviour plays a vital role in the efficient design of composite structures. Among the various categories of impact tests, it is essential to study low-velocity impact tests as the damage generated due to these loads is often not visible to the naked eye. The internal damages can reduce the strength of the composites and hence the impact behaviour must be addressed specifically for improving their applications in the transport industry. The main aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of the work focusing on the assessment of biocomposites performance under low impact velocity, the different deformations, and damage mechanisms, as well the methods to improve the impact resistance.