Fabrication, Functionalization, and Application of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Composite: An Overview

Norizan, Mohd Nurazzi; Asyraf, M. R. M.; Abdan, Khalina; Abdullah, Norli; Sabaruddin, Fatimah Athiyah; Kamarudin, Siti Hasnah; Ahmad, So’bah; Mahat, Annie Maria; Lee, Chuan Li; Alias, Aisyah Humaira; Norrrahim, Mohd Nor Faiz; Ilyas, R. A.; Harussani, M.M.; Ishak, Mohamad Ridzwan; Sapuan, S. M.

doi:10.3390/polym13071047

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“…The various systems are carefully integrated in order to attain a system with more valuable structural or functional properties which cannot be obtained by either of the components alone [85][86][87]. In general, composite materials exhibit special features in which the strength-to-weight ratio is high.…”

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Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biocomposite: Processing, Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Applications

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Over recent years, enthusiasm towards the manufacturing of biopolymers has attracted considerable attention due to the rising concern about depleting resources and worsening pollution. Among the biopolymers available in the world, polylactic acid (PLA) is one of the highest biopolymers produced globally and thus, making it suitable for product commercialisation. Therefore, the effectiveness of natural fibre reinforced PLA composite as an alternative material to substitute the non-renewable petroleum-based materials has been examined by researchers. The type of fibre used in fibre/matrix adhesion is very important because it influences the biocomposites’ mechanical properties. Besides that, an outline of the present circumstance of natural fibre-reinforced PLA 3D printing, as well as its functions in 4D printing for applications of stimuli-responsive polymers were also discussed. This research paper aims to present the development and conducted studies on PLA-based natural fibre bio-composites over the last decade. This work reviews recent PLA-derived bio-composite research related to PLA synthesis and biodegradation, its properties, processes, challenges and prospects.

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Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biocomposite: Processing, Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Applications

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“…Natural fibers, however, have some disadvantages, such as high moisture absorption, due to their repelling nature; low thermal steadiness; low wettability; and variation in quality [13]. Earlier studies surmised that the key factor restricting the mechanical properties of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites was the chemical incompatibility between plant fiber's molecules and thermoplastic/thermoset molecules [14,15]. Therefore, this review paper compiles the review on the delamination and the common manufacturing defects in natural fiber-reinforced hybrid polymer composites that influences the performance of the composites.…”

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Delamination and Manufacturing Defects in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composite: A Review

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In recent years, most boat fabrication companies use 100% synthetic fiber-reinforced composite materials, due to their high performance of mechanical properties. In the new trend of research on the fabrication of boat structure using natural fiber hybrid with kevlar/fiberglass-reinforced composite, the result of tensile, bending, and impact strength showed that glass fiber-reinforced polyester composite gave high strength with increasing glass fiber contents. At some point, realizing the cost of synthetic fiber is getting higher, researchers today have started to use natural fibers that are seen as a more cost-effective option. Natural fibers, however, have some disadvantages, such as high moisture absorption, due to repelling nature; low wettability; low thermal stability; and quality variation, which lead to the degradation of composite properties. In recent times, hybridization is recommended by most researchers as a solution to natural fiber’s weaknesses and to reduce the use of synthetic fibers that are not environmentally friendly. In addition, hybrid composite has its own special advantages, i.e., balanced strength and stiffness, reduced weight and cost, improved fatigue resistance and fracture toughness, and improved impact resistance. The synthetic–nature fiber hybrid composites are used in a variety of applications as a modern material that has attracted most manufacturing industries’ attention to shift to using the hybrid composite. Some of the previous studies stated that delamination and manufacturing had influenced the performance of the hybrid composites. In order to expand the use of natural fiber as a successful reinforcement in hybrid composite, the factor that affects the manufacturing defects needs to be investigated. In this review paper, a compilation of the reviews on the delamination and a few common manufacturing defect types illustrating the overview of the impact on the mechanical properties encountered by most of the composite manufacturing industries are presented.

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“…In the last few decades, advanced application of composite materials has gained a lot of interest from various sectors, especially transmission towers, defense, aircrafts, marine, and the automotive industry [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]. Industries have sought environmentally friendly materials for their products due to increasing global awareness about the environmental impact [ 5 , 6 ].…”

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Kenaf Fiber/Pet Yarn Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Polymer Composites: Morphological, Tensile, and Flammability Properties

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The application of natural fibers is rapidly growing in many sectors, such as construction, automobile, and furniture. Kenaf fiber (KF) is a natural fiber that is in demand owing to its eco-friendly and renewable nature. Nowadays, there are various new applications for kenaf, such as in absorbents and building materials. It also has commercial applications, such as in the automotive industry. Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) is used as a fire retardant as it is low in cost and has good flame retardancy, while polyester yarn (PET) has high tensile strength. The aim of this study was to determine the horizontal burning rate, tensile strength, and surface morphology of kenaf fiber/PET yarn reinforced epoxy fire retardant composites. The composites were prepared by hybridized epoxy and Mg(OH)2 PET with different amounts of KF content (0%, 20%, 35%, and 50%) using the cold press method. The specimen with 35% KF (epoxy/PET/KF-35) displayed better flammability properties and had the lowest average burning rate of 14.55 mm/min, while epoxy/PET/KF-50 with 50% KF had the highest tensile strength of all the samples. This was due to fewer defects being detected on the surface morphology of epoxy/PET/KF-35 compared to the other samples, which influenced the mechanical properties of the composites.

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Fabrication, Functionalization, and Application of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Composite: An Overview

Cited by 209 publications

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Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biocomposite: Processing, Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Applications

Polylactic Acid (PLA) Biocomposite: Processing, Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Applications

Delamination and Manufacturing Defects in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composite: A Review

Kenaf Fiber/Pet Yarn Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Polymer Composites: Morphological, Tensile, and Flammability Properties

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