A Study on Mechanical and Morphological Analysis of Banana/Sisal Fiber Reinforced IPN Composites

Vimalanathan, P.; Suresh, G.; Rajesh, M.; Manikandan, R.; Kanna, Rajesh; Santhanam, V.

doi:10.1007/s12221-021-0917-x

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“…The higher fibre volume fraction has increased the tensile strength of the STF/VE bio-composite. The effect of fibre volume fraction on the STF/FE biocomposite tensile strength is in line with previous studies [42].…”

Section: Sn Ratio Analysissupporting

confidence: 92%

Multi-objective Optimization of Sansevieria Trifasciata Fiber Reinforced Vinyl Ester (STF/VE) Bio-composites for the Sustainable Automotive Industry

Shieddieque

Mardiyati

et al. 2022

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Bio-composite materials have taken an extensive interest in research over the years due to their excellent properties, such as excellent mechanical and physical properties, stiffness, and low density/lightweight. The exceptional properties of bio-composite materials have had a widespread application in several industries, such as; the packaging industry, construction, automotive, and other related engineering fields. This research investigates mechanical, physical, and microstructure properties of Sansevieria Trifasciata (STE) natural fiber, -reinforced Vinyl Ester (STF/VE) bio-composite. The mechanical and physical properties of STF/VE bio-composites, including the tensile strength and density, are investigated through fibre preparation, orientation, and fibre volume fraction parameters. The STF/VE bio-composite tensile strength coupon is manufactured using the bio-composite transfer moulding (BTM) process and with pressure moulding. The Taguchi experimental design and analysis of variance (ANOVA) are selected to investigate the effect of variables on the mechanical properties model. The alkali preparation of STF, unidirectional fibre orientation, and fibre volume fraction improve tensile strength. Non-alkali treatment and random fibre orientatio, on the other hand, result in a reduction of density. The results of the ANOVA analysis show that the fibre volume fraction (wt.%) is the variable that most significantly affects the tensile strength and density responses, with contributions of 50.57% of tensile strength and 51.34% of density, respectively. Based on the optimization results, the STF/VE with alkali treatment, unidirectional, and 15 w.t.% is chosen as the best bio-composite formulation, with the best tensile strength-density balance. It indicates that the optimum parameter was successfully achieved among the samples examined in this work.

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Section: Sn Ratio Analysissupporting

confidence: 92%

Multi-objective Optimization of Sansevieria Trifasciata Fiber Reinforced Vinyl Ester (STF/VE) Bio-composites for the Sustainable Automotive Industry

Shieddieque

Mardiyati

et al. 2022

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“…However, by hybridising synthetic reinforcements with natural fibres, the resulting product demonstrates an increase in hardness, enabling it to compete with metallic alloys. Other researchers have documented the hardness improvement resulting from the incorporation of harder reinforcements [27,28]. Conversely, a decrease in hardness has been observed when employing soft reinforcements, as reported by Anbupalani et al [29].…”

Section: Hardness Testmentioning

confidence: 89%

Synergistic Influence of Banana Pseudo Stem Fibre and Synthetic Fibre on Mechanical, Thermal Stability and Tribological Properties of Epoxy-Based Composites

Ajide

2023

CJAST

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The use of Synthetic Fibres (SF) as reinforcement for development of Epoxy-based Composites (EC) is well reported. Aside the fact that SF reinforced EC suffer failure under low stress, SF are harmful and sparse, thus limiting local synthesis of the composite for fabrication of structural components. The foregoing necessitates the search for sustainable agro-based alternatives such as Banana Pseudo Stem Fibre (BPSF). Therefore, attempt was made to study the use of BPSF as partial or wholly alternative to SF in EC. The synergistic influence of BPSF and SF on mechanical, thermal stability and tribological characteristics of EC was examined. The SF used in this study were Kevlar (KK), glass (GG) and carbon (CC). Hand lay-up lamination method was used to develop unhybridised and hybridised epoxy composites. The unhybridised epoxy composite reinforced with BPSF was denoted as BBBB (control). The hybrid of BPSF with KK, GG and CC were designated as BBKK, BBGG, and BBCC, respectively. Mechanical, thermal stability and wear tests were carried out according to ASTM standards. Microstructure evolution was examined with SEM NIXRN (Model 541). The BBCC exhibited higher tensile strength and compressive strength (159.11, 65.21 MPa) when compared to BBGG (141.11, 58.21 MPa), BBKK (144.27, 55.51 MPa), and BBBB (109.38, 52.77 MPa), respectively. The improved hardness in the hybridised samples, BBCC (109.25 BHN), BBKK (89.77 BHN), and BBGG (82.23 BHN), were attributed to the filling of BPSF pores with synthetic reinforcements, when compared to the unhybridised BBBB (78.12 BHN). The BBCC demonstrated highest thermal stability, with a mass residue of 18.00 %. The sample also demonstrated the lowest wear under the tested loads. The microstructures revealed a finely dispersed fibres and better adherence in the matrix as compared to others. The hybridised samples demonstrated better properties compared to the unhybridised. The BBCC, a combination of 2-layer configuration of BPSF and CC exhibited the best mechanical, thermal stability and tribological characteristics. In future research endeavours, an investigation on the synergistic impact of other agro-based natural fibres and synthetic fibres at different configuration of layers on the properties of epoxy-based composites is proposed.

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“…The particle size was kept as 7-10 microns. The density of the filler material was estimated as 1.08 g/cm 3 . Epoxy resin was used as the matrix in this work.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Because of its high strength-to-weight ratio, low cost, simplicity of availability, and ability to adjust the mechanical properties of polymer composites according to application needs, polymer composites have been widely used. Researchers [1][2][3][4][5][6] have been interested in using natural fibres and biopolymers as one of the constituent elements in composites for several decades, owing to environmental concerns and government laws. Synthetic polymers are combined with natural fibres and fillers to improve performance while reducing negative environmental impact.…”

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confidence: 99%

Experimental Investigation of Pterocarpus Marsupium Resin/LY 556 Epoxy Blended Hybrid Polymer Material

Prasath¹,

Somasundaram²,

Subramanian³

et al. 2022

Mater. Plast.

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In this work an attempt had been made to hybridise the Epoxy resin by incorporating the Pterocarpus Marsupium natural resin powder derived from the Pterocarpus Marsupium tree. The mechanical, dynamic mechanical, biodegradability and thermal stability of the blended polymer was evaluated at different Pterocarpus Marsupium resin particulate loading (10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 v/v %). The composite specimens were fabricated by using hand layup method. The mechanical properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength had shown significant improvement than the tensile modulus and flexural modulus due to blending, the experimental results indicated that the better properties of the blended polymer were obtained at 30% v/v Pterocarpus Marsupium resin incorporated Epoxy polymer. Soil burial test revealed that the incorporation of bio resin resulted in weight loss of the blended polymer over prolonged period of time.

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A Study on Mechanical and Morphological Analysis of Banana/Sisal Fiber Reinforced IPN Composites

Cited by 23 publications

References 42 publications

Multi-objective Optimization of Sansevieria Trifasciata Fiber Reinforced Vinyl Ester (STF/VE) Bio-composites for the Sustainable Automotive Industry

Multi-objective Optimization of Sansevieria Trifasciata Fiber Reinforced Vinyl Ester (STF/VE) Bio-composites for the Sustainable Automotive Industry

Synergistic Influence of Banana Pseudo Stem Fibre and Synthetic Fibre on Mechanical, Thermal Stability and Tribological Properties of Epoxy-Based Composites

Experimental Investigation of Pterocarpus Marsupium Resin/LY 556 Epoxy Blended Hybrid Polymer Material

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