A review on tribological performance of natural fibre polymeric composites

Nirmal, Umar; Hashim, Jamil; Ahmad, Muhammad Zamharir

doi:10.1016/j.triboint.2014.11.003

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“…The fraction LSF exhibited the finest fiber diameter of approximately 10.02±1.78 μm, while the largest diameter was 20.56 ±5.63μm for the FBF fiber. The aspect ratio of fiber had a marked effect on the mechanical properties, as well as on interfacial bonding for short fiber-reinforced composites (Nirmal et al 2015). Among the four types of windmill palm single fibers, the LBF showed the highest aspect ratio, which resulted in enhanced mechanical properties compared to OPF (Hassan et al 2010) and bamboo (Tokoro et al 2008) fibers.…”

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Microscopic Structural Features and Properties of Single Fibers from Different Morphological Parts of the Windmill Palm

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Chen³

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The chemical, morphological, physical, and thermal properties of raw materials and single fibers extracted from different morphological parts of windmill palm were examined and comprehensively characterized after an alkali treatment. Leaf sheathes (LS) with the highest cellulose content (52.26%) achieved the most efficient extraction of fibers. Single fibers extracted from the vascular bundles of the windmill palm raw material had a slender shape with a tapering and sealing terminus, with each single fiber possessing a lumen in its cross-section. These windmill palm fibers displayed similar chemical compositions, but they exhibited significant differences in morphological parameters. Leaf blade fibers (LBFs) had the longest length (1240 μm ± 470 μm) and highest aspect ratio (121.39), which presented excellent potential as a reinforced fiber. After the alkali treatment, almost all of the hemicelluloses and lignin were removed, which resulted in increased crystallinity of extracted fibers. Thermogravimetric analysis confirmed LS stability up to 319 °C, which was higher than that of other materials from windmill palm.

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Microscopic Structural Features and Properties of Single Fibers from Different Morphological Parts of the Windmill Palm

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“…Gomes et al [19] stated that fatigue effects and frictional heating were also responsible for causing surface damage and matrix fracture. Nirmal et al [7] stated in their review that delamination wear was predominantly due to polymer swelling. Delamination usually occurs with mild signs of pitting, peel off, and cracks in worn surfaces.…”

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“…Nowadays, studies on natural fibres as a reinforcing component in polymer matrix have also been popular among researchers [7,8]. The use of natural wastes as a partial reinforcement / filler has also shown great promise for wear resistance applications.…”

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The Effect of Temperature on the Tribological Properties of Palm Kernel Activated Carbon-Epoxy Composite

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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of temperature on the tribological properties of Palm Kernel Activated Carbon-Epoxy (PKAC-E) composite. All specimens were formed into 10 mm diameter pins of 30 mm length, using a hot compaction technique. Tribological testing was carried out using a pin-on-disc tribometer in dry sliding conditions by applying temperatures in the range of 27°C to 150°C, at constant sliding speed, applied load, and sliding distance. The results showed that both coefficient of friction (COF) and wear rate of the composite increased with operating temperatures. Abrasive wear and crack formation that would induce delamination wear were identified as the predominant wear mechanisms.

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“…Therefore, there is a necessity for further study on the wear properties of WPCs in different aqueous environments (such as sea water and acid rain) to improve their durability (Nirmal et al 2015). Yousif and Nirmal (2011) investigated the wear behavior of treated oil palm fiber-reinforced polyester (T-OPRP) composites exposed to different types of aging solutions (i.e., distilled water, salt water, diesel, petrol, and engine oil).…”

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Wear Properties of Wood-plastic Composites Pretreated with a Stearic Acid-palmitic Acid Mixture before Exposure to Degradative Water Conditions

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Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) are experiencing rapid growth in terms of applications where they may be subject to degradation and wear. This paper investigated the effect of sorghum straw (SS) fiber, pretreated with a mixture of stearic and palmitic acids, on the wear behaviors of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composites in alternated simulated sea water and acid rain aqueous conditions. The results showed that the water resistance of the SS/PVC composites improved noticeably after pretreatment with 0.80 wt% stearic and 0.50 wt% palmitic acid (0.8SA-0.5PA). The SS/PVC composites pretreated with 0.8SA-0.5PA exhibited high water (moisture) resistance, hardness, mechanical, thermal, and wear resistance properties. Exposure to degradative water worsened interfacial bonding, and degraded the matrix strength and heat resistance, which reduced the wear resistance of the SS/PVC composites. The wear mechanism of the SS/PVC composites after 12 d of soaking was abrasive wear.

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A review on tribological performance of natural fibre polymeric composites

Cited by 249 publications

References 135 publications

Microscopic Structural Features and Properties of Single Fibers from Different Morphological Parts of the Windmill Palm

Microscopic Structural Features and Properties of Single Fibers from Different Morphological Parts of the Windmill Palm

The Effect of Temperature on the Tribological Properties of Palm Kernel Activated Carbon-Epoxy Composite

Wear Properties of Wood-plastic Composites Pretreated with a Stearic Acid-palmitic Acid Mixture before Exposure to Degradative Water Conditions

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