Mechanical, Water Absorption and Dimensional Stability Studies of Kenaf Bast Fibre-Filled Poly(butylene succinate) Composites

Thirmizir, Mohd Zharif Ahmad; Ishak, Z. A. Mohd; Taib, R. Mat; Sudin, Rahim; Leong, Yew Wei

doi:10.1080/03602559.2010.531871

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“…This inevitably affected the dimensional stability of the boards. Other studies also reported a similar relationship between high fibre content and dimensional stability in cementbonded composites [1,2,36,37]. The samples with 6% fibre content had the lowest TS, while samples with 4% fibre content had the lowest LE of 9.39 and 5.11%, respectively.…”

Section: Effects Of Fibre Content On Physical Propertiessupporting

confidence: 62%

Recycled waste paper–cement composite panels reinforced with kenaf fibres: durability and mechanical properties

Amiandamhen

Osadolor

2020

J Mater Cycles Waste Manag

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There is a growing interest on recycling of waste fibres as an alternative to landfill disposal. The aim of the study was to investigate the durability and mechanical properties of waste paper-cement composite panels reinforced with varying kenaf fibre content (FC, 2-10%). The panels produced were evaluated for properties including modulus of rupture (MOR) and apparent modulus of elasticity (MOE). The resistance of the panels was tested in the field for both termite damage and fungi decay for a period of 24 weeks. Accelerated decay test was also performed on selected samples. The results showed that the mean MOR ranged from 3.17 MPa for samples with 10% FC to 4.84 MPa for samples with 8% FC. The mean MOE ranged from 248 MPa for samples with 10% FC to 1298.1 MPa for samples with 8% FC. Statistical analysis showed that the effect of the fibre content was significant on the properties evaluated (p < 0.05). The study concluded that the optimum fibre content for improving the strength and physical properties of paper-cement composites in a ratio of 1:1 (w/w) using kenaf as reinforcing fibre is 8%. The panels were highly resistant to both termite and fungi attack for the study duration.

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Section: Effects Of Fibre Content On Physical Propertiessupporting

confidence: 62%

Recycled waste paper–cement composite panels reinforced with kenaf fibres: durability and mechanical properties

Amiandamhen

Osadolor

2020

J Mater Cycles Waste Manag

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“…It is apparent that neat PBS exhibits a ductile type of curve with significant yield and necking behavior while PBS/CF composites depict linear deformation over a low strain range, subsequently broke prior to yield, which exhibits a brittle fracture. The presence of CF restricted the segmental motion of the polymer chains, which would consequently limit the deformability of the matrix phase . In addition, with increasing CF loading, the amount of polymer available for extension decreased in proportion.…”

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“…In recent decades, growing environmental concern has made traditional plastics a target of criticism due to their poor decomposition. The disposal of these plastics such as PP, PE, and PS has caused an increasing encumbrance on the environment . As a result, biodegradable polymers, which have the potential to alleviate some of the long‐term pollution problems caused by conventionally made plastics, have become a research focus worldwide .…”

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Mechanical, morphology, and thermal properties of carbon fiber reinforced poly(butylene succinate) composites

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Biodegradable poly(butylene succinate) (PBS)/carbon fiber (CF) composites were prepared by melt blending method using twin-screw extruder followed by injection molding. Mechanical properties, crystallization behavior, morphology, crystal structure, and thermal stability of PBS/CF composites were investigated with different CF contents (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 wt%). It was found that the tensile and impact properties of the composites were improved markedly with the addition of CF; while too much CF would lead to agglomeration and thus weaken the improvement. Scanning electron microscopic photographs on the fracture surfaces showed superior interfacial adhesion between fibers and PBS matrix. Crystallization peak temperature of PBS in its composites was increased due to the heterogeneous effect of CF. The spherulite size of PBS/CF composites decreased and the nucleation density increased drastically. The crystal structure was not affected by the incorporation of CF, as confirmed from the wide-angle X-ray diffraction analysis. thermogravimetric analysis showed that the thermal stability of PBS/CF composites was also enhanced. POLYM. COM-POS., 36:1335-1345, 2015

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“…In the last years polymer=clay composites have received much attention, because of their extraordinary possibility to improve the barrier [5][6][7][8] , and mechanical properties [9][10][11][12] of films. These composites are a class of hybrid materials composed of organic polymer matrices and micro=nanoscale organophilic clay fillers [13] and due to their high aspect ratios and high surface area, if clay particles are properly dispersed in the polymer matrix at a loading level of 1-5% (w=v) unique combinations of physical and chemical properties will be obtained, that turn these composites attractive for making films and coatings for a variety of industrial applications [14] . Kumar et al [15] study the improvement of tensile and flexural properties in epoxy=clay nanocomposites reinforced with weave glass fiber reel.…”

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Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Clay-Reinforced Polymeric Nanocomposites

Moura

Aouada

Zucolotto

et al. 2011

Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering

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Mechanical, Water Absorption and Dimensional Stability Studies of Kenaf Bast Fibre-Filled Poly(butylene succinate) Composites

Cited by 36 publications

References 24 publications

Recycled waste paper–cement composite panels reinforced with kenaf fibres: durability and mechanical properties

Recycled waste paper–cement composite panels reinforced with kenaf fibres: durability and mechanical properties

Mechanical, morphology, and thermal properties of carbon fiber reinforced poly(butylene succinate) composites

Barrier and Mechanical Properties of Clay-Reinforced Polymeric Nanocomposites

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