Looking for Links between Natural Fibres’ Structures and  Their Physical Properties

Everitt, Nicola M.; Aboulkhair, Nesma T.; Clifford, M.J.

doi:10.1155/2013/141204

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“…According to Chattopadhyay et al [ 62 ], the properties of plant fibre depend mainly on the nature, habitat, age, and method of plant extraction. The strength of the natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites relies primarily on the fibres’ cellulose component and fibre/matrix interfacial bonding conditions [ 63 ]. Natural fibres are grown from the soil, in different geographical regions, climates, and time-to-harvest that produce natural fibres with a variety in physical and chemical structures, and thereby different performances for every single fibre [ 64 ].…”

Section: Natural Fibresmentioning

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A Comprehensive Review on Advanced Sustainable Woven Natural Fibre Polymer Composites

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Over the last decade, the progressive application of natural fibres in polymer composites has had a major effect in alleviating environmental impacts. Recently, there is a growing interest in the development of green materials in a woven form by utilising natural fibres from lignocellulosic materials for many applications such as structural, non-structural composites, household utilities, automobile parts, aerospace components, flooring, and ballistic materials. Woven materials are one of the most promising materials for substituting or hybridising with synthetic polymeric materials in the production of natural fibre polymer composites (NFPCs). These woven materials are flexible, able to be tailored to the specific needs and have better mechanical properties due to their weaving structures. Seeing that the potential advantages of woven materials in the fabrication of NFPC, this paper presents a detailed review of studies related to woven materials. A variety of factors that influence the properties of the resultant woven NFRC such as yarn characteristics, fabric properties as well as manufacturing parameters were discussed. Past and current research efforts on the development of woven NFPCs from various polymer matrices including polypropylene, polylactic acid, epoxy and polyester and the properties of the resultant composites were also compiled. Last but not least, the applications, challenges, and prospects in the field also were highlighted.

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Section: Natural Fibresmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Comprehensive Review on Advanced Sustainable Woven Natural Fibre Polymer Composites

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“…For similar reasons, clamping length exhibits an inversely proportional relationship with fiber strength as larger clamping lengths introduce more defects that weaken the fiber. 66…”

Section: Choosing Constituent Materialsmentioning

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Life cycle analysis for green composites: A review of literature including considerations for local and global agricultural use

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Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics

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Increasing concerns regarding human-driven effects on the biosphere have led to the development and adoption of environmentally friendly “green” composites. Unlike conventional synthetic composites, green composites are made of natural materials in either the matrix or the fiber reinforcement (or both). They are claimed to have lower negative environmental effects due to their sustainability and easier recyclability. To assess the environmental impacts associated with any product, a life cycle assessment (LCA) is needed. This literature review summarizes the individual steps undertaken in an LCA study and discusses their relevance within the field of green composites. Similarly, an outline of life cycle costing (LCC), a type of study which determines the economic implications of a product, is incorporated. Since some phases of a product’s life cycle can have significant environmental effects, parameters affecting the time-dependant degradation of green composites and their significance in LCA studies were also explored. Finally, criteria for choosing natural fibers and biopolymers for green composites in engineering applications were considered, and case studies of hemp and flax as candidates for fiber cultivation in Alberta, Canada are provided throughout.

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“…The cross-sectional area measurements highly affect the final tensile properties of single fibers [34]. Therefore, in this study, two different methods were used to determine the cross-sectional area:Before testing the fiber, images at different locations along the fiber gauge length were taken using an optical microscope (Nikon Eclipse LV150, Tokyo, Japan).…”

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Exploiting Plasma Exposed, Natural Surface Nanostructures in Ramie Fibers for Polymer Composite Applications

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Nanoscale surface morphology of plant fibers has important implications for the interfacial bonding in fiber-polymer composites. In this study, we investigated and quantified the effect of plasma-surface modification on ramie plant fibers as a potential tool for simple and efficient surface modification. The extensive investigation of the effects of plasma treatment of the fiber surface nano-morphology and its effect on the fiber-polymer interface was performed by Low-Voltages Scanning Electron Microscopy (LV-SEM), infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) analysis, fiber-resin angle measurements and mechanical (tensile) testing. The LV-SEM imaging of uncoated plasma treated fibers reveals nanostructures such as microfibrils and elementary fibrils and their importance for fiber mechanical properties, fiber wettability, and fiber-polymer matrix interlocking which all peak at short plasma treatment times. Thus, such treatment can be an effective in modifying the fiber surface characteristics and fiber-polymer matrix interlocking favorably for composite applications.

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Looking for Links between Natural Fibres’ Structures and Their Physical Properties

Cited by 13 publications

References 33 publications

A Comprehensive Review on Advanced Sustainable Woven Natural Fibre Polymer Composites

A Comprehensive Review on Advanced Sustainable Woven Natural Fibre Polymer Composites

Life cycle analysis for green composites: A review of literature including considerations for local and global agricultural use

Exploiting Plasma Exposed, Natural Surface Nanostructures in Ramie Fibers for Polymer Composite Applications

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