Mechanical Characterization of Biodegradable Linen Fiber CompositesIJMER
Abstract: The conventional materials like iron, mild steel, cast iron etc are having good mechanical properties. Hence they are widely used in structural engineering applications. These conventional materials have some defects like formation of rust, low weight to strength ratio, high production cost. To overcome these defects, engineers started fabricating composite materials. Composites exhibit peculiar properties like different strengths in different directions, rust resistant, high strength to weight ratio, but they pollute the environment. Now the natural fibre composites are widely used in automobile industry. The natural fibres and resins are used to fabricate an eco friendly composite material. Lack of resources and increasing environmental pollution has evoked great interest in the research of materials that are
friendly to our health and environment. Bio polymer composites fabricated from natural fibres is currently
the most promising area in polymer sciences. This is designed to assess the possibility of fibre as reinforcing material in composites. Epoxy resin was made a stiffened panel to conduct tensile test. In this paper it is aimed to explain all possible ways to use natural composites in automobile components. The main advantages of using natural fibers are their degradability and light weight. They are environment friendly and also increase the fuel economy
EVALUATION OFTENSILE PROPERTIESOF EPOXY RESIN BASED COMPOSITES REINFORCED WIT...IAEME Publication
In recent times the concern for the environmental pollution and the prevention of nonrenewable
and non- biodegradable resources has promoted research in the field of green
technologies, eco friendly, non polluting materials which can maximize energy and resource
savings. In the present work Jute fibres reinforced with biaxial glass fibres in epoxy matrix,
alongside Banana fibres reinforced with biaxial glass fibres in epoxy matrix and Flax fibres
reinforced with biaxial glass fibres in epoxy matrix was prepared and mechanical properties were
evaluated and compared for two weight fractions, the samples were prepared by using the hand
lay-up process and applying pressure at room temperature. The samples were subjected to tensile
testing was performed on the samples to investigate the mechanical properties and to suggest a
material which could compete with synthetic materials and still be easily disposed. Results of
wear test showed that with increasing reinforcement concentration the wear rate decreases but
with increasing speed, sliding distance the wear increases, additional interesting observation was
that banana hybrid composite showed less wear than all the other composites.
Mechanical Characterization of Biodegradable Linen Fiber CompositesIJMER
Abstract: The conventional materials like iron, mild steel, cast iron etc are having good mechanical properties. Hence they are widely used in structural engineering applications. These conventional materials have some defects like formation of rust, low weight to strength ratio, high production cost. To overcome these defects, engineers started fabricating composite materials. Composites exhibit peculiar properties like different strengths in different directions, rust resistant, high strength to weight ratio, but they pollute the environment. Now the natural fibre composites are widely used in automobile industry. The natural fibres and resins are used to fabricate an eco friendly composite material. Lack of resources and increasing environmental pollution has evoked great interest in the research of materials that are
friendly to our health and environment. Bio polymer composites fabricated from natural fibres is currently
the most promising area in polymer sciences. This is designed to assess the possibility of fibre as reinforcing material in composites. Epoxy resin was made a stiffened panel to conduct tensile test. In this paper it is aimed to explain all possible ways to use natural composites in automobile components. The main advantages of using natural fibers are their degradability and light weight. They are environment friendly and also increase the fuel economy
EVALUATION OFTENSILE PROPERTIESOF EPOXY RESIN BASED COMPOSITES REINFORCED WIT...IAEME Publication
In recent times the concern for the environmental pollution and the prevention of nonrenewable
and non- biodegradable resources has promoted research in the field of green
technologies, eco friendly, non polluting materials which can maximize energy and resource
savings. In the present work Jute fibres reinforced with biaxial glass fibres in epoxy matrix,
alongside Banana fibres reinforced with biaxial glass fibres in epoxy matrix and Flax fibres
reinforced with biaxial glass fibres in epoxy matrix was prepared and mechanical properties were
evaluated and compared for two weight fractions, the samples were prepared by using the hand
lay-up process and applying pressure at room temperature. The samples were subjected to tensile
testing was performed on the samples to investigate the mechanical properties and to suggest a
material which could compete with synthetic materials and still be easily disposed. Results of
wear test showed that with increasing reinforcement concentration the wear rate decreases but
with increasing speed, sliding distance the wear increases, additional interesting observation was
that banana hybrid composite showed less wear than all the other composites.
This presentation deals with the usage of Nanocomposites in food packaging and different types of Nanocomposites used for coating to manufacturing of films.
To Study the Effect of Use of Geosynthetics Fibres in Sub grade Soilijtsrd
Reinforcements and separation are the two functions of Geosynthetics in which pavement system is used in geogrids. The apertures are used in the products of geogrids.These products are mostly in large size and due to this,they are not used for getting separation of different materials. Gradation has main function to separate two different materials. Still, in theoretically geogrids can also give some separation mathods, but in a limited amount. In pavements, geogrids used separation method which is a secondary function or we can say it is use for some sepration of different materials and in reinforcement, geogrids used the primary function in pavements and geogrid used to improve the mechanically properties of engineering like M25 Grade Concrete. The reinforcement mechanisms associated withgeogrids. Er. Kapil Soni | Er. Sunil Kumar | Er. Vikram "To Study the Effect of Use of Geosynthetics Fibres in Sub grade Soil" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26479.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/civil-engineering/26479/to-study-the-effect-of-use-of-geosynthetics-fibres-in-sub-grade-soil/er-kapil-soni
Rear Bumper Laminated In Jute Fiber With Polyester Resin.IJERA Editor
Today, a growing interest exists in the use of natural of fibers (sisal, coconut, banana, and jute), as
reinforcement in composites. The aim of the present study is shows the use of jute fiber agglutinated with
polyester resin in the automobile industry in the production of a rear bumper of hatch vehicle. A simplified
mathematical model was used for evaluation of the flaw on trunk center cover submitted to dynamic loads. The
traverse section of the referred bumper is simplified by a channel formation. This study shows that a rear
bumper made using jute fiber agglutinated with polyester resin will be possible. The molded part obtained good
visual characteristics, good geometric construction and surface without bubbles and imperfections in the fiber
and resin composite. The mathematical model to failure criterion showed that the rear bumper in jute fiber will
not resist to an impact equivalent at 4.0 km/h.
Bio nanocomposites utilizes nanotechnology to provide novel eco-friendly packages that helps to overcome the drawbacks of biopolymers in terms of physico-chemical properties.
Remarkable self-organization and unusual conductivity behavior in cellulose n...Pawan Kumar
Aqueous suspensions of cellulose nanocrystals were blended with Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) [PEDOT:PSS], and cast into thin films. The morphology, structure and electrical properties of the resulting nanocomposite thin films were thoroughly characterized. We found that the CNC–PEDOT:PSS blends self-organize into a layered vertical stack with a pitch of 100–200 nm while retaining a continuous percolation network for PEDOT. Atomic force microscopy, dynamic light scattering and multi-angle light scattering measurements confirmed the wrapping of polymer chains around the rod-like CNCs. The blended films exhibited improved molecular ordering of the PEDOT chains with concomitant improvement in the carrier mobility. The remarkable self-organization and enhanced structural order enabled the CNC–PEDOT:PSS blends to exhibit a high conductivity typical of PEDOT:PSS even when the content of the insulating CNCs in the nanocomposite was as high as 50 wt%.
Mapping the surface potential, charge density and adhesion of cellulose nanoc...Pawan Kumar
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) are the focus of significant attention in the broad area of sustainable technologies for possessing many desirable properties such as a large surface area, high strength and stiffness, outstanding colloidal stability, excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, low weight and abundance in nature. Yet, a fundamental understanding of the micro- and nanoscale electrical charge distribution on nanocellulose still remains elusive. Here we present direct quantification and mapping of surface charges on CNCs at ambient condition using advanced surface probe microscopy techniques such as Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM), electrostatic force microscopy (EFM) and force-distance (F–D) curve measurements. We show by EFM measurements that the surface charge in the solid-state (as contrasted with liquid dispersions) present at ambient condition on CNCs provided by Innotech Alberta is intrinsically negative and the charge density is estimated to be 13 μC/cm2. These charges also result in CNCs having two times the adhesive force exhibited by SiO2 substrates in adhesion mapping studies. The origin of negative surface charge is likely due to the formation of CNCs through sulfuric acid hydrolysis where sulfate half esters groups remained on the surface (Johnston et al., 2018).
Biomimetic Materials in Our World: A Review.IOSR Journals
The study of biomineralization offers valuable and incredible insights into the scope and nature of material chemistry at the inorganic and organic surfaces. Biological systems (architecture) are replete with examples of organic supramolecular assemblies (double and triplet helices, multisubunit proteins, membrane-bound reaction centres, vesicle, tubules e. t. c.), some of which (collagen, cellulose and chitin) extend to microscopic dimensions in the form of hierarchical structure, There are ample opportunities of lessons from the biological (on growth and functional adaptation), and physical (properties and compositions) world. This review explores the field of biomimetic material chemistry as it relates to fibres with respect to their historical perspective, the use of the products of biomimetic material, the progressive efforts and a general overview. Conclusively, biomimetic materials research is indeed a rapidly growing and enormously promising field that needs to be explored.
Effect of Chemical Treatment and Curing Parameters on Mechanical Properties o...IJERA Editor
A brief overview on natural fiber reinforced polymer composites is presented in this work. There is a growing trend to use non conventional and environmental friendly resources for engineering applications. In this scenario Natural fiber are offering a wide range of possibilities. Detailed and thorough study of structure of natural fiber indicates about its hydrophilic nature. Various types of chemical treatment techniques are used by researchers to increase the affinity of reinforcement and matrix .Studies shows that different factors like curing time, temperature, loading condition, fiber orientation etc. affect the properties of natural fiber composites. Lot of work has been carried out with the combination of different fibers and different polymers. Comparative data is presented on properties of different composite.
Effect of Chemical Treatment and Curing Parameters on Mechanical Properties o...IJERA Editor
A brief overview on natural fiber reinforced polymer composites is presented in this work. There is a growing trend to use non conventional and environmental friendly resources for engineering applications. In this scenario Natural fiber are offering a wide range of possibilities. Detailed and thorough study of structure of natural fiber indicates about its hydrophilic nature. Various types of chemical treatment techniques are used by researchers to increase the affinity of reinforcement and matrix .Studies shows that different factors like curing time, temperature, loading condition, fiber orientation etc. affect the properties of natural fiber composites. Lot of work has been carried out with the combination of different fibers and different polymers. Comparative data is presented on properties of different composite.
Mechanical Characterization of Biodegradable Linen Fiber CompositesIJMER
The conventional materials like iron, mild steel, cast iron etc are having good mechanical properties. Hence they are widely used in structural engineering applications. These conventional materials have some defects like formation of rust, low weight to strength ratio, high production cost. To
overcome these defects, engineers started fabricating composite materials. Composites exhibit peculiar
properties like different strengths in different directions, rust resistant, high strength to weight ratio, but
they pollute the environment. Now the natural fibre composites are widely used in automobile industry.
The natural fibres and resins are used to fabricate an eco friendly composite material. Lack of resources
and increasing environmental pollution has evoked great interest in the research of materials that are
friendly to our health and environment. Bio polymer composites fabricated from natural fibres is currently
the most promising area in polymer sciences. This is designed to assess the possibility of fibre as
reinforcing material in composites. Epoxy resin was made a stiffened panel to conduct tensile test. In this
paper it is aimed to explain all possible ways to use natural composites in automobile components. The
main advantages of using natural fibers are their degradability and light weight. They are environment
friendly and also increase the fuel economy
In recent years, a great deal of interest in concrete leads to the most frequently used sustainable construction material. Using of natural fiber as fiber reinforcement effectively improved strength, ductility and durability requirements of high performance cement composites. Regretly, natural fibers are dumped as agricultural waste (e.g. coconut, bamboo, wood or chips, bast fiber, leaf fiber, seed and fruit fibers, etc), so can be easily available low cost. The applications of natural fiber for sustainable construction material design can be done as filler or masonry composites, reinforcement, thermal conductivity, cementations/binder, etc. Previous and current researchers focusing the natural fiber to improve the properties of lightweight composites still required a lot of investigations to make it improved. However, the present work consists of the availability of natural fiber waste substance, sustainable construction materials are evaluated for their physico-mechanical properties of sustainable construction materials, method of production and environmental impact of several materials. No doubt, the application of natural fiber provides a solution to conservation of natural resource and energy.
This presentation deals with the usage of Nanocomposites in food packaging and different types of Nanocomposites used for coating to manufacturing of films.
To Study the Effect of Use of Geosynthetics Fibres in Sub grade Soilijtsrd
Reinforcements and separation are the two functions of Geosynthetics in which pavement system is used in geogrids. The apertures are used in the products of geogrids.These products are mostly in large size and due to this,they are not used for getting separation of different materials. Gradation has main function to separate two different materials. Still, in theoretically geogrids can also give some separation mathods, but in a limited amount. In pavements, geogrids used separation method which is a secondary function or we can say it is use for some sepration of different materials and in reinforcement, geogrids used the primary function in pavements and geogrid used to improve the mechanically properties of engineering like M25 Grade Concrete. The reinforcement mechanisms associated withgeogrids. Er. Kapil Soni | Er. Sunil Kumar | Er. Vikram "To Study the Effect of Use of Geosynthetics Fibres in Sub grade Soil" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26479.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/civil-engineering/26479/to-study-the-effect-of-use-of-geosynthetics-fibres-in-sub-grade-soil/er-kapil-soni
Rear Bumper Laminated In Jute Fiber With Polyester Resin.IJERA Editor
Today, a growing interest exists in the use of natural of fibers (sisal, coconut, banana, and jute), as
reinforcement in composites. The aim of the present study is shows the use of jute fiber agglutinated with
polyester resin in the automobile industry in the production of a rear bumper of hatch vehicle. A simplified
mathematical model was used for evaluation of the flaw on trunk center cover submitted to dynamic loads. The
traverse section of the referred bumper is simplified by a channel formation. This study shows that a rear
bumper made using jute fiber agglutinated with polyester resin will be possible. The molded part obtained good
visual characteristics, good geometric construction and surface without bubbles and imperfections in the fiber
and resin composite. The mathematical model to failure criterion showed that the rear bumper in jute fiber will
not resist to an impact equivalent at 4.0 km/h.
Bio nanocomposites utilizes nanotechnology to provide novel eco-friendly packages that helps to overcome the drawbacks of biopolymers in terms of physico-chemical properties.
Remarkable self-organization and unusual conductivity behavior in cellulose n...Pawan Kumar
Aqueous suspensions of cellulose nanocrystals were blended with Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) [PEDOT:PSS], and cast into thin films. The morphology, structure and electrical properties of the resulting nanocomposite thin films were thoroughly characterized. We found that the CNC–PEDOT:PSS blends self-organize into a layered vertical stack with a pitch of 100–200 nm while retaining a continuous percolation network for PEDOT. Atomic force microscopy, dynamic light scattering and multi-angle light scattering measurements confirmed the wrapping of polymer chains around the rod-like CNCs. The blended films exhibited improved molecular ordering of the PEDOT chains with concomitant improvement in the carrier mobility. The remarkable self-organization and enhanced structural order enabled the CNC–PEDOT:PSS blends to exhibit a high conductivity typical of PEDOT:PSS even when the content of the insulating CNCs in the nanocomposite was as high as 50 wt%.
Mapping the surface potential, charge density and adhesion of cellulose nanoc...Pawan Kumar
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) are the focus of significant attention in the broad area of sustainable technologies for possessing many desirable properties such as a large surface area, high strength and stiffness, outstanding colloidal stability, excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, low weight and abundance in nature. Yet, a fundamental understanding of the micro- and nanoscale electrical charge distribution on nanocellulose still remains elusive. Here we present direct quantification and mapping of surface charges on CNCs at ambient condition using advanced surface probe microscopy techniques such as Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM), electrostatic force microscopy (EFM) and force-distance (F–D) curve measurements. We show by EFM measurements that the surface charge in the solid-state (as contrasted with liquid dispersions) present at ambient condition on CNCs provided by Innotech Alberta is intrinsically negative and the charge density is estimated to be 13 μC/cm2. These charges also result in CNCs having two times the adhesive force exhibited by SiO2 substrates in adhesion mapping studies. The origin of negative surface charge is likely due to the formation of CNCs through sulfuric acid hydrolysis where sulfate half esters groups remained on the surface (Johnston et al., 2018).
Biomimetic Materials in Our World: A Review.IOSR Journals
The study of biomineralization offers valuable and incredible insights into the scope and nature of material chemistry at the inorganic and organic surfaces. Biological systems (architecture) are replete with examples of organic supramolecular assemblies (double and triplet helices, multisubunit proteins, membrane-bound reaction centres, vesicle, tubules e. t. c.), some of which (collagen, cellulose and chitin) extend to microscopic dimensions in the form of hierarchical structure, There are ample opportunities of lessons from the biological (on growth and functional adaptation), and physical (properties and compositions) world. This review explores the field of biomimetic material chemistry as it relates to fibres with respect to their historical perspective, the use of the products of biomimetic material, the progressive efforts and a general overview. Conclusively, biomimetic materials research is indeed a rapidly growing and enormously promising field that needs to be explored.
Effect of Chemical Treatment and Curing Parameters on Mechanical Properties o...IJERA Editor
A brief overview on natural fiber reinforced polymer composites is presented in this work. There is a growing trend to use non conventional and environmental friendly resources for engineering applications. In this scenario Natural fiber are offering a wide range of possibilities. Detailed and thorough study of structure of natural fiber indicates about its hydrophilic nature. Various types of chemical treatment techniques are used by researchers to increase the affinity of reinforcement and matrix .Studies shows that different factors like curing time, temperature, loading condition, fiber orientation etc. affect the properties of natural fiber composites. Lot of work has been carried out with the combination of different fibers and different polymers. Comparative data is presented on properties of different composite.
Effect of Chemical Treatment and Curing Parameters on Mechanical Properties o...IJERA Editor
A brief overview on natural fiber reinforced polymer composites is presented in this work. There is a growing trend to use non conventional and environmental friendly resources for engineering applications. In this scenario Natural fiber are offering a wide range of possibilities. Detailed and thorough study of structure of natural fiber indicates about its hydrophilic nature. Various types of chemical treatment techniques are used by researchers to increase the affinity of reinforcement and matrix .Studies shows that different factors like curing time, temperature, loading condition, fiber orientation etc. affect the properties of natural fiber composites. Lot of work has been carried out with the combination of different fibers and different polymers. Comparative data is presented on properties of different composite.
Mechanical Characterization of Biodegradable Linen Fiber CompositesIJMER
The conventional materials like iron, mild steel, cast iron etc are having good mechanical properties. Hence they are widely used in structural engineering applications. These conventional materials have some defects like formation of rust, low weight to strength ratio, high production cost. To
overcome these defects, engineers started fabricating composite materials. Composites exhibit peculiar
properties like different strengths in different directions, rust resistant, high strength to weight ratio, but
they pollute the environment. Now the natural fibre composites are widely used in automobile industry.
The natural fibres and resins are used to fabricate an eco friendly composite material. Lack of resources
and increasing environmental pollution has evoked great interest in the research of materials that are
friendly to our health and environment. Bio polymer composites fabricated from natural fibres is currently
the most promising area in polymer sciences. This is designed to assess the possibility of fibre as
reinforcing material in composites. Epoxy resin was made a stiffened panel to conduct tensile test. In this
paper it is aimed to explain all possible ways to use natural composites in automobile components. The
main advantages of using natural fibers are their degradability and light weight. They are environment
friendly and also increase the fuel economy
In recent years, a great deal of interest in concrete leads to the most frequently used sustainable construction material. Using of natural fiber as fiber reinforcement effectively improved strength, ductility and durability requirements of high performance cement composites. Regretly, natural fibers are dumped as agricultural waste (e.g. coconut, bamboo, wood or chips, bast fiber, leaf fiber, seed and fruit fibers, etc), so can be easily available low cost. The applications of natural fiber for sustainable construction material design can be done as filler or masonry composites, reinforcement, thermal conductivity, cementations/binder, etc. Previous and current researchers focusing the natural fiber to improve the properties of lightweight composites still required a lot of investigations to make it improved. However, the present work consists of the availability of natural fiber waste substance, sustainable construction materials are evaluated for their physico-mechanical properties of sustainable construction materials, method of production and environmental impact of several materials. No doubt, the application of natural fiber provides a solution to conservation of natural resource and energy.
Green Processing of Dyes: Influence on Physico- Mechanical Properties, Color ...CrimsonpublishersTTEFT
The present article describes the role of dyes in enhancing the various properties of fibers along with their brief history and the recent methodologies used to minimize their negative impact on environmental safety. Since primitive age, natural dyes were used as coloring agents in textile industry. Later, in nineteenth century, synthetic dyes due to their high dyeability, varying shades ability, and comparatively low cost have replaced natural dyes. However, environmental concerns like water and marine pollutions forced the textile industry to develop new methodologies for the utilization of natural dyes with improved properties. Literature reveals that the use of new and advanced techniques have enhanced the dyeability, strength, softness, antimicrobial and other properties of textiles. These are mainly classified in to; a) the chemical modifications of natural dyes, and b) the surface modification of fabrics. In addition to these, the negative and positive impacts of these methods along with the future scope of research have also been discussed.
Jute, an eco-friendly and affordable fiber grown profusely in India, possess unique combination of properties suited for the manufacture of non-textile products. However, its contribution for technical applications is limited at present. In this research, an effort has been made to investigate the physical and morphological properties of jute fiber when incorporated in epoxy matrix with a view to widen the share of jute fibers for engineered applications. Composite specimens containing nonwoven jute mat and alkali treated short jute fibers with different weight percentages (1, 2 wt%) were made using epoxy resin. The water absorption, thickness swelling (TS) and morphology [scanning electron microscopy (SEM)] tests of the bio composites were performed. As the fiber fraction ratio was increased the values for water absorption (WA) and thickness swell (TS) were found to be increased. The samples reinforced with 2 wt. percent fiber fractions showed maximum WA and TS in both water environments.
Experimental Investigation and Analysis A Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Pol...IJRES Journal
The hybrids composite has emerged and have the potential reinforcement material for composites and thus gain attraction by many researchers. This is mainly due to their applicable benefits have they offer low density, low cost, renewable, biodegradability and environmentally harmless and also comparable mechanical properties with synthetic fiber composites. In the project natural fiber and glass hybrid composites were fabricated by using epoxy resin combination of hand lay-up method and cold press method. Specimen was cut from the fabricated laminate according to the ASTM standard for different experiments for tensile test, flexural text, and impact test. A significant improvement in tensile strength was indicated by the woven fiber glass hybrid composites. In this hybrid composite laminates banana-glass-banana (BGB) and glass-banana-glass (GBG) exhibit higher mechanical properties due to chemical treatment to natural fibers. So, the hybrid composite material shows the highest mechanical properties. This High performance hybrid composite material has extensive engineering applications such as transport industry, aeronautics, naval, automotive industries.
Mechanical Characterization of Bio-Char Made Hybrid CompositeIJERA Editor
Material discoveries and development have always been the cause of the growth and development of a nation
and the need of naturally made materials is the need of hours. Thus this paper takes you to the development of a
hybrid composite made of sisal fiber with epoxy as the matrix intertwined with softwood bio-char. Softwood
chip bio-char, produced by slow pyrolysis, has a porous structure improving its nutrient absorbing capacity,
surface area and thus a potential substituent. Bio-char has an appreciable carbon sequestration value i.e. a carbon
absorbing product. The orientation of sisal fiber are changed and studied in longitudinal and orthogonal
direction indicating superiority of longitudinal fiber orientation .It also addresses the variation in mechanical
characteristic (tensile flexural and impact) with different constituent of the new composite and its position in
material selection charts with a direction for further work.
A Review on Water Absorption Behavior and its Effect on Mechanical Properties...AM Publications
Composites are superior to conventional materials due to their high strength to weight ratio. Of late, because of environmental concerns, natural fibres are finding their places in composites. However, their hygroscopic nature affects the mechanical properties of the composites adversely. Applications of composites for decking, flooring and outdoor facilities have made it necessary to evaluate the water uptake characteristics of natural fibre composites. The objective of this paper is to review the water absorption behavior, its effect on mechanical properties and the efforts to reduce the absorption of various natural fibre reinforced composites.
In present scenario natural fibers have received much attention because of their light weight, nonabrasive, combustible, nontoxic, low cost and biodegradable properties. Among the various natural fibers, banana fiber was focused for its pretreatment conditions for preparing perfect fiber. In previously many researchers have found various fibers have been pretreated and they obtain its properties and its applications. In this project banana fiber has been taken as natural fiber and it was pretreated and its properties after pretreatment were obtained. The pretreatment was alkali, sodium hydroxide, potassium permanganate treatment, and bleaching was carried out. Then the composite specimen boards were fabricated by various pretreatment banana fiber, polyethylene and matrix. It undergone to mechanical testing, tensile test, hardness test and also SEM analysis was carried out to check their microstructure. The perfect fiber was found by the obtained results from their properties and bonding nature.
Mechanical Analysis of an Ixtle Based Cable for Its Use in ArchitectureIOSRJMCE
Thegrowing conscience for sustainability has driven humanity to attempt to go back to basic and natural materials, such as the use of earth, and the incorporation of biopolymers and fibers, producing, among other things, a diverse kind of structural elements applied to architecture. Natural fibers can be a good alternative given its abundance and the great number of possibilities in regard to its use.The lechuguilla agave Torrey is a plant, belonging to the Agavaceaefamily, that can be found in several zones of Mexico, and from it, the fiber known as ixtle, generally used in the elaboration of crafted structures, can be obtained.The present paper has studied the stress resistance of the ixtle fibers, of this specie and its qualitative effect when dosed in an earth mixture to be used as mortar for wall coating. The study consisted in stress testing the fibers separately and entwined for its possible use. In the case of the mortar, different samples of clay soils were taken, stabilized and dosed with and without the fiber, observing the effect when used to cover a block surface and determining the material’s resistance to compression. It has been found that it is possible to add fibers in mixtures and obtain a greater adherence in the block’s surface, besides, it can be added to clay samples for revoke obtaining resistances of 18kg/cm2. Finally it was obtained that by weaving the fibers, the stress resistance can be enhanced by over 600%.
EFFECT OF FIBER LENGTH ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PALF REINFORCED BISPHE...IAEME Publication
In recent years natural fibers appear to be the outstanding materials which come as the viable and abundant substitute for the expensive and non-renewable synthetic fiber. Natural fibers like sisal, banana, jute, oil palm, kenaf and coir has been used as reinforcement in thermoset composite for applications in consumer goods, furniture, low cost housing and civil structures. Pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) is one of them that have also good potential as reinforcement in thermoset composite. The objective of the present work is to explore the potential of using PALF as reinforcement and investigate the effect of fiber length on mechanical properties of PALF reinforced Bisphenol composite.
Characteristics of Murta Bast Fiber Reinforced Epoxy CompositesIJAEMSJORNAL
In daily applications, the composites may also be found. The most prevalent kind of life is concrete. Concrete is a gravel, sand and cement composite material. The main aim of the study is Characteristics of Murta Bast Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites. Epoxy resin and HV953U Hardensin from a nearby supplier were purchased and used in accordance with the provision. Bisphénol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE) of the araldite AW106 has an epoxy of the same weight as the eq-1 (203–222 g). Increasing assembly of innovation alone is not enough, especially for composites, to overcome the cost barrier. For composites to be cut through with metals, it is crucial that an integrated application be made in plan, material, measure, tooling, quality verification, production and even programming
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ALL EYES ON RAFAH BUT WHY Explain more.pdf46adnanshahzad
All eyes on Rafah: But why?. The Rafah border crossing, a crucial point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, often finds itself at the center of global attention. As we explore the significance of Rafah, we’ll uncover why all eyes are on Rafah and the complexities surrounding this pivotal region.
INTRODUCTION
What makes Rafah so significant that it captures global attention? The phrase ‘All eyes are on Rafah’ resonates not just with those in the region but with people worldwide who recognize its strategic, humanitarian, and political importance. In this guide, we will delve into the factors that make Rafah a focal point for international interest, examining its historical context, humanitarian challenges, and political dimensions.
Military Commissions details LtCol Thomas Jasper as Detailed Defense CounselThomas (Tom) Jasper
Military Commissions Trial Judiciary, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Notice of the Chief Defense Counsel's detailing of LtCol Thomas F. Jasper, Jr. USMC, as Detailed Defense Counsel for Abd Al Hadi Al-Iraqi on 6 August 2014 in the case of United States v. Hadi al Iraqi (10026)
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Therefore, numerous techniques have been tried till date to modify the surface of natural fibers, mainly to reduce
their water absorption and improve their adhesion with polymeric matrices. Cellulosic fibers in micro and nano scale
are attractive to replace man-made fibers as reinforcement to make environmentally friendly green products.
2. Physical Techniques
Plasma treatment is a physical technique (Figure 1) which has been successfully utilized to modify the surface of
various natural fibers. Mechanical properties of natural fibers were found to improve significantly after plasma
treatment (F Oliveira 2012).
Additionally, plasma treatment can introduce various functional groups on the natural fiber surface and these
functional groups can form strong covalent bonds with the matrix leading to strong fibre/matrix interface.
Also, surface etching due to plasma treatment may improve the surface roughness and results in better interface
with the matrices through mechanical interlocking.
Fig. 1. Effects of plasma and cationising processes (Shahidi S 2013)
3. Chemical Techniques
Natural fibers have also been treated with various chemicals such as alkali, silane, water repelling agents,
peroxides, permanganates, etc. It has been observed that some of these chemical treatments (for example, alkali
treatment as can be seen in Figure 2) can significantly improve the mechanical properties of natural fibers by
modifying their crystalline structure, as well as by removing weak components like hemicelluloses and lignin from
the fiber structure (Xue L 2007).
Also, moisture absorption and subsequent swelling of natural fibers can be reduced through selective chemical
treatments (e.g. water repelling agents). Moreover, chemical treatments (for example, with silane coupling agents)
can also improve the fibre/matrix interfacial interactions through formation of strong chemical bonding and
therefore, results in considerable improvement in the mechanical performance of composites (Yanjun Xie 2010).
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Fig. 2. Surface morphology of coconut fiber with alkali treatment (Muhammad A. 2015)
4. Biological Treatments
In addition to physical and chemical routes, natural fiber surface have also been modified using biological
processes. In a recent study, cellulose nanofibrils were deposited on the surface of sisal and hemp fibers using them
as substrates during the fermentation process of bacterial cellulose, see Figure 3 (Pommet M 2008). It was observed
that the deposition of about 5-6% bacterial cellulose on the natural fibre surface resulted in significant improvement
in interfacial adhesion with polymeric matrices such as polylactic acid and cellulose acetate butyrate.Therefore, this
novel process of surface modification leads to the development of a new generation of natural fiber composites with
improved fibre/matrix interface.
Fig. 3. a) natural hemp fiber; b) hemp fiber after bacterial cellulose modificationt (Pommet M 2018)
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5. Conclusions
The surface treatment of natural fibers has been the subject of interest for numerous researches in order to fully
utilize the advantages of natural fibres in composite materials and to successfully utilize them in various industrial
applications.
However, research in this area is quite diverse and the existing literature talks about numerous techniques
including various physical, chemical and biological routes.
Therefore, thorough review of the existing literature is extremely important to know the advantages and
disadvantages of each treatment and to select the right one as per the requirements.
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