A Review on the Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Composites

Malik, Khurshid; Ahmad, Faiz; Günister, Ebru

doi:10.1007/s10443-021-09871-5

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“…Since flax fiber has high ply thickness and areal density, its composite showed lower FVF than pure kenaf/epoxy composite. Composite fabricated VIM showed lower FVF than composites fabricated by compression molding and pultrusion methods 1,4 . Total fiber loading and void content in hybrid composites (FK1–FK5) were in the range of 29.3%–31.4% FVF and 2.8%–4.9%, respectively.…”

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“…Composite fabricated VIM showed lower FVF than composites fabricated by compression molding and pultrusion methods. 1,4 Total fiber loading and void content in hybrid composites (FK1-FK5) were in the range of 29.3%-31.4% FVF and 2.8%-4.9%, respectively. By adding two more kenaf plies into the FK1, kenaf FVF in hybrid composites FK2-FK5 was increased 54%, and flax FVF was decreased by 24%, approximately.…”

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“…However, they have several disadvantages, including moisture and humidity sensitivity, causing a reduction in mechanical performance, and the resulting difficulty in being allowed for exterior components in automotive applications. Among the natural fibers, the bast fibers, such as kenaf, flax, and so forth, have the highest mechanical properties and specific modulus comparable with synthetic fibers such as glass fiber 1,4–6 . Especially, kenaf fiber has rapid growth so that it can reach woody bases with heights of 1.5–4.5 m in less than 5 months, and it can survive under various conditions 7 .…”

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“…Among the natural fibers, the bast fibers, such as kenaf, flax, and so forth, have the highest mechanical properties and specific modulus comparable with synthetic fibers such as glass fiber. 1,[4][5][6] Especially, kenaf fiber has rapid growth so that it can reach woody bases with heights of 1.5-4.5 m in less than 5 months, and it can survive under various conditions. 7 In addition, only 20% of the energy (100-900 MJ 54 MJ) 8 required to produce 1 kg of carbon fibers can be used to produce the same amount of kenaf fibers (15 MJ), 9 which is significantly high compared to some other energy-intensive industries, such as steel production (20-30 MJ/kg).…”

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“…10 Also, they exhibit good vibration-damping properties 11,12 that make them suitable for automobile interiors, door panels, dashboards, and so forth, 13,14 as well as sporting equipment. 15 They have favorable properties, but their low mechanical properties 1,4,16 and hygroscopic behavior make them less successful in higher-end applications. The performance of natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFCs) has been the subject of numerous studies [17][18][19] in an attempt to improve (1) interface bonding between fiber and matrix, 20 (2) fabrication process, 21 and (3) hybridization of various fibers derived from plants.…”

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Physical and mechanical properties of kenaf/flax hybrid composites

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Ahmad

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J of Applied Polymer Sci

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This research investigates the physical and mechanical properties of hybrid composites made of epoxy reinforced by kenaf and flax natural fibers to investigate the hybridization influences of the composites. Pure and hybrid composites were fabricated using bi‐directional kenaf and flax fabrics at different stacking sequences utilizing the vacuum‐assisted resin infusion method. The pure and hybrid composites' physical properties, such as density, fiber volume fraction (FVF), water absorption capacity, and dimensional stability, were measured. The tests of tensile, flexural, interlaminar shear and fracture toughness (Mode II) were examined to determine the mechanical properties. The results revealed that density remained unchanged for the hybrid compared to pure kenaf/epoxy composites. The tensile, flexural, and interlaminar shear performance of flax/epoxy composite is improved by an increment of kenaf FVF in hybrid composites. The stacking sequence significantly affected the mechanical properties of hybrid composites. The highest tensile strength (59.8 MPa) was obtained for FK2 (alternative sequence of flax and kenaf fibers). However, FK3 (flax fiber located on the outer surfaces) had the highest interlaminar shear strength (12.5 MPa) and fracture toughness (3302.3 J/m2) among all tested hybrid composites. The highest water resistance was achieved for FK5 with the lowest thickness swelling.

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Physical and mechanical properties of kenaf/flax hybrid composites

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A review of the fabrication methods and mechanical behavior of continuous thermoplastic polymer fiber–thermoplastic polymer matrix composites

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Thermoplastic polymer fiber-thermoplastic polymer matrix composites (PPCs or PRFPs), often recognized as self-reinforced or single polymer composites, are potential candidates for future advanced polymer composites because of various advantages (e.g., recyclability, formability, low-cost, ultra-lightweight, environmental friendliness, etc.). The manufacturability and mechanical behavior of these composites compared to conventional carbon-/glass-/aramid-fiberreinforced polymers is of great interest to the composites community, but there are a limited number of studies in this area. To this end, this paper reviewed fabrication methods with different processing parameters and mechanical behavior of uni-/multi-directional thermoplastic PPCs featuring continuous thermoplastic Lisa D. Fring and Madhusudhan R. Pallak contributed equally to this study.

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Mapping the progress in natural fiber reinforced composites: Preparation, mechanical properties, and applications

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Exploration of natural fiber‐reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) in cutting‐edge applications is due to phenomenal properties, such as lightweight, low‐cost, and environmental aspects. NFs can effectively compete to the synthetic fibers in terms of mechanical, thermal and acoustic properties. As a result, the invention and innovation of natural fiber (NF) composites for commercial purposes has increased dramatically in recent years to meet the growing demand of the industrial sectors. Materials are the cornerstone of any manufacturing industry. NFRPCs are a good alternative to conventional materials because of their relatively high mechanical properties and lower production energy. NFs decrease the cost of the material by 5% while reducing the weight of the composite by 10% and the manufacturing energy by 80%. A lot of work has been done to enhance NFRPCs' mechanical properties to overcome their drawbacks, such as poor fiber‐to‐matrix adhesion, thermal stability, and moisture absorption. However, for better mechanical properties, it is crucial to understand the fibers' embedded manufacturing technique and the appropriate fiber weight percentage with appropriate matrix. This review article discusses composites made of NFs providing a comprehensive and up‐to‐date overview of the field of NFRPCs, focusing on recent advancements in preparation techniques, improvements in mechanical properties such as tensile, flexural and impact strength of NFRPCs with various fiber types, fiber weight ratio, fiber‐to‐matrix ratio for appropriate engineering applications, and elucidating future research directions by analyzing trends and challenges in the field. The aim of this review article is to provide a deep evaluation of the progress made in the field of NFRPCs, with the ultimate goal of advancing knowledge and understanding of this field.

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A Review on the Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Composites

Cited by 23 publications

References 162 publications

Physical and mechanical properties of kenaf/flax hybrid composites

Physical and mechanical properties of kenaf/flax hybrid composites

A review of the fabrication methods and mechanical behavior of continuous thermoplastic polymer fiber–thermoplastic polymer matrix composites

Mapping the progress in natural fiber reinforced composites: Preparation, mechanical properties, and applications

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