Mechanical properties of continuous natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites

Herrera‐Franco, Pedro J.; Valadez-González, Alex

doi:10.1016/j.compositesa.2003.09.012

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“…Herrero-Franco and Valadeztensile behavior of HDPE reinforced with continuous henequen fibers, which were treated by the optimum concentration (0.015% wt) of silane coupling agent concentration [21]. The results indicated that silane increased tensile strength of the composite.…”

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A review on the tensile properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites

Wang

Pattarachaiyakoop

et al. 2011

Composites Part B: Engineering

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This paper is a review on the tensile properties of natural fibre reinforced polymer composites. Natural fibres have recently become attractive to researchers, engineers and scientists as an alternative reinforcement for fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Due to their low cost, fairly good mechanical properties, high specific strength, non-abrasive, eco-friendly and bio-degradability characteristics, they are exploited as a replacement for the conventional fibre, such as glass, aramid and carbon. The tensile properties of natural fibre reinforce polymers (both thermoplastics and thermosets) are mainly influenced by the interfacial adhesion between the matrix and the fibres. Several chemical modifications are employed to improve the interfacial matrix-fibre bonding resulting in the enhacement of tensile properties of the composites. In general, the tensile strengths of the natural fibre reinforced polymer composites increase with fibre content, up to a maximum or optimum value, the value will then drop. However, the Young's modulus of the natural fibre reinforced polymer composites increase with increasing fibre loading.Khoathane et al. [1] found that the tensile strength and Young's modulus of composites reinforced with bleached hemp fibers increased incredibly with increasing fiber loading. Mathematical modelling was also mentioned. It was discovered that the rule of mixture (ROM) predicted and experimental tensile strength of different natural fibres reinforced HDPE composites were very close to each other. Halpin-Tsai equation was found to be the most effective equation in predicting the Young's modulus of composites containing different types of natural fibers.

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Section: Tensile Propertiesmentioning

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A review on the tensile properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites

Wang

Pattarachaiyakoop

et al. 2011

Composites Part B: Engineering

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“…It can also be explained that irregular shape of PKS ( Figure 5) resulted to the inconsistent stress transfer from PP matrix to the PKS filler [25,26] . However, the impregnation of PP-g-MAH into the PKS reinforced PP biocomposites assists the impact strength of the composites.…”

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Effects of polypropylene methyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes and polypropylene-grafted maleic anhydride compatibilizers on the properties of palm kernel shell reinforced polypropylene biocomposites

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SbstractThe effects of the polypropylene-grafted maleic anhydride (PP-g-MAH) and polypropylene methyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (PP-POSS) compatibilizers on the mechanical, thermal and physical properties of palm kernel shell (PKS) reinforced polypropylene (PP) were investigated. The production of PP/PKS biocomposites was performed by melt mixing using Brabender Internal Mixer. Mechanical test results showed that the biocomposites with PP-g-MAH have better tensile strength compared to biocomposites with or without PP-POSS. The results also showed an increase in the tensile strength and elongation at break when compatibilizers were added. Polypropylene-grafted maleic anhydride improved the Young's modulus of the biocomposites, but PP-POSS reduced it. Moreoever, adding compatibilizers in biocomposites reduced the water absorption of the biocomposites. The compatibilizers improved the nucleating ability of filler in the composites. The PP-g-MAH compatibilizer provided better performance in improving nucleating ability to biocomposites compared to PP-POSS.

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“…Nearly 150 billion tons of cellulose is built up by photosynthesis each year and about the same amount is decomposed, mainly through molder or burning. Cellulose is a complex carbohydrate consisting of 3000 or more glucose units [8]. As basic structural component of cell walls cellulose comprise about one third of all vegetable matter.…”

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Experimental Testing of Composite Panels Reinforced with Cotton Fibers

Raftoyiannis¹

2012

OJCM

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A research project has been carried out at the National Technical University of Athens, Greece, to develop composite panels reinforced with cotton fibers. The primary aim of the project is to examine the mechanical properties of such panels for use in secondary structural members such as wall or door systems. The use of natural fibers such as cotton, flax or sisal fibers has the primary advantage of being eco-friendly, low cost and low weight compared to glass fibers on the expense of lower structural properties. This paper presents results from experimental work on composite plates made from polyester resin reinforced with cotton fibers, with special attention given to the effect of the fiber type on the structural properties of the plates. The results from this study showed that the structural performance of cotton fiber composites is satisfactory for structural parts with low requirements, such as wall panels or doors. The present results for cotton fiber composites are also compared to testing results from previous studies on composites with flax/sisal fibers.

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Mechanical properties of continuous natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites

Cited by 386 publications

References 11 publications

A review on the tensile properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites

A review on the tensile properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites

Effects of polypropylene methyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes and polypropylene-grafted maleic anhydride compatibilizers on the properties of palm kernel shell reinforced polypropylene biocomposites

Experimental Testing of Composite Panels Reinforced with Cotton Fibers

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