Affordable Composites and Plastics from Renewable Resources: Part II: Manufacture of Composites

Wool, Richard P.; Khot, SN; LaScala, JJ; Bunker, SP; Thielemans, Wim; Can, Erde; Morye, S.S.; Williams, G. T.

doi:10.1021/bk-2002-0823.ch014

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“…However, there is currently no standard test method for natural fibre density in the industry. The purpose of this study is, therefore, to recommend an appropriate test method for the measurement of natural fibre density (Li, Mai, & Ye, 2000;Soykeabkaew, Supaphol, & Rujiravanit, 2004;Wool et al, 2002).…”

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A comparative study on natural fibre density measurement

Truong

Zhong

Boyko

et al. 2009

Journal of the Textile Institute

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This is a study for the comparison of existing test methods for measuring the density of natural fibres to be used as reinforcement in biocomposite materials. Normally, any such method is evaluated by referring to its accuracy, cost, speed of test result (i.e. how quick a method is to give the result), and whether it is convenient and safe to use. Through literature review, we identified five such methods: (1) diameter and linear density, (2) Archimedes, (3) helium pycnometry, (4) gradient column and (5) liquid pycnometry. The same sample (oilseed flax fibres) was tried using these methods to measure its density. As a result of the study, two methods are recommended: Archimedes (with the use of canola oil as immersion fluid) and the helium pycnometry. The former was found to be simple, quick to give the result and incur lower cost, and therefore promising for general use in measuring the density of natural fibre, but the latter, although capable of providing more repeatable results, be at a much higher cost.

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A comparative study on natural fibre density measurement

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Zhong

Boyko

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Journal of the Textile Institute

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“…It has been reported that biocomposites based on soy flour utilized for various structural applications such as automotive parts, housing, and truck showed comparable properties to that of structural woods. Thus, these bio-based composites are appropriate for structural applications (Wool et al 2002). For such purposes, the resin is cured at high temperature.…”

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Bio-based Wood Polymer Nanocomposites: A Sustainable High-Performance Material for Future

Hazarika

Baishya

2015

Advanced Structured Materials

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Numerous studies are underway on the preparation and applications of petroleum-based polymer nanocomposites. The depletion of world oil pool, nonbiodegradability, and raising cost of petroleum-based materials are some of the disadvantages allied with these polymers-based products. The utilization of renewable materials has attracted researchers because of its easy availability and low cost. They can potentially remove the harmful effects of petroleum-based materials and thus show a greener path in the fields of application of composites. The biocomposites developed by using renewable polymers such as furfuryl alcohol, poly(lactic acid), gluten, starch, soy flour, etc., and naturally available fibers have been gaining considerable attention because of their environmentfriendly nature. Wood is a biologically derived biodegradable raw material which requires minimum processing energy. Wood polymer composites (WPC) have tremendous advantageous properties and it rapidly improves the mechanical, physical, chemical as well as other properties of the composite suitable for different outdoor and indoor applications. The properties of the WPC can be improved to the desired level through the application of nanotechnology, cross-linking agents, flame retardants, grafting, etc. Nano-based wood polymer composite provides versatile advantages in their properties compared to the conventional WPC. Flame retardants obtained from renewable resource such as the gum of the plant Moringa oleifera can efficiently improve the flame retardancy along with other properties of the composites. This chapter discusses the various properties of renewable polymerbased wood polymer nanocomposites as a potential, sustainable, green composite to attain durability without using harmful chemicals.

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“…Renewable resource utilization is a central tenet of green chemistry and a very active area of engagement. Use of biomass as feedstock is being developed in everything from polymers, 15 materials 16 and fuels. 17 The use of nanoscience is beginning to be pursued to achieve material efficiency through green chemistry that will have potential applications from computing to energy storage and others not yet imagined to meet the goal of sustainability.…”

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Green Chem.

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Affordable Composites and Plastics from Renewable Resources: Part II: Manufacture of Composites

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A comparative study on natural fibre density measurement

A comparative study on natural fibre density measurement

Bio-based Wood Polymer Nanocomposites: A Sustainable High-Performance Material for Future

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