This research aims to understand how moisture content changes during the manufacturing of flax-epoxy biocomposites and its effects on composite quality.
Investigated moisture content during Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Moulding (VARTM) steps.
Monitored changes during compaction, curing, and service life under varying temperature and relative humidity conditions.
Analyzed moisture desorption and sorption behaviors under controlled temperatures and humidity.
Moisture content decreased from 12% to 7% at 50°C over 72 hours, demonstrating desorption influence by temperature.
A slight moisture decrease of 0.7% occurs during curing, with post-curing showing no significant desorption.
Temperature significantly affects equilibrium moisture content only above 70% relative humidity, indicating specific conditions for optimal composite quality.