Physical and Mechanical Properties of Rambans (Agave) Fiber Reinforced with Polyester Composite Materials

Prasad, Lalta; Singh, Vinod; Patel, Raj Vardhan; Yadav, Anshul; Kumar, Virendra; Winczek, Jerzy

doi:10.1080/15440478.2021.1904481

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“…Efficient stress transfer between the fiber and matrix leads to improved stiffness and, therefore, the improved storage modulus of the composites. [ 14,17,33 ] Similarly, the loss factor value was also found to decrease for wJWS and wFWK composites as compared with pure sisal (wSWS) and kenaf (wKWK) composites. This can be attributed to the better fiber‐matrix compatibility, which results in better stress transfer between the fiber‐matrix interface.…”

Section: Dynamic Mechanical Behavior (Dma)mentioning

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Static and dynamic mechanical behavior of intra‐hybrid jute/sisal and flax/kenaf reinforced polypropylene composites

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The current experimental investigation examines the effect of the warp/weft orientation of jute/sisal and flax/kenaf fibers on the static and dynamic mechanical characteristics of intra-woven hybrid composites. Jute (J), sisal (S), flax (F), and kenaf (K) hybrid woven mats were explicitly designed to keep fibers in the warp and weft directions. Intra-hybrid-composites with JJ, JS, SJ, SS, FF, FK, KF, and KK type hybrid woven mats with polypropylene matrix were processed using the compression molding/film stacking method. The tensile and flexural, and the dynamic mechanical behavior was investigated. Utilizing a scanning electron microscope, the fractured surface of tensile test specimens was examined. The results indicate that combining jute with sisal and flax with kenaf improved the mechanical properties of pure sisal and kenaf based composites. Hybridized composites exhibited the maximum increment in tensile strength (5.95% and 31.16%), tensile modulus (4.20% and 66.64%), flexural strength (12.59% and 5.69%), and flexural modulus (47.10% and 19.72%) for JS and FK composites, when compared with unhybridized SS and KK composites, respectively. The fiber hybridization and warp/weft sequence have a substantial effect on the dynamic mechanical performance of woven fiber laminated composites. It was identified that composites of JS and FK possess a higher storage modulus than pure SS and KK based composites, respectively. In addition, at a temperature of 50 C, the storage modulus was improved by 37.63% and 136.63%, for JS and FK hybrid composites, respectively in comparison to the unhybridized SS and KK composites, respectively.

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Static and dynamic mechanical behavior of intra‐hybrid jute/sisal and flax/kenaf reinforced polypropylene composites

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“…While leaves can be diversified in appearance and function, the leaf that can be used for the production of fiber tends to be short and long, with limited structures that can be mechanically detached with relative comfort. The leaf of different lignocellulosic plants that are generally used as reinforcement for polymer composites material comprises those of sisal, agave, banana, pineapple, abaca, and date palm fiber [ 26 , 27 , 28 ]. Sisal leaf fiber, also known as agave sisalana, is commonly produced in tropical countries, e.g., Brazil and East Africa.…”

Section: Classification Of Natural Leaf Fibersmentioning

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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Natural Leaf Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Polyester Composites

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In recent times, demand for light weight and high strength materials fabricated from natural fibres has increased tremendously. The use of natural fibres has rapidly increased due to their high availability, low density, and renewable capability over synthetic fibre. Natural leaf fibres are easy to extract from the plant (retting process is easy), which offers high stiffness, less energy consumption, less health risk, environment friendly, and better insulation property than the synthetic fibre-based composite. Natural leaf fibre composites have low machining wear with low cost and excellent performance in engineering applications, and hence established as superior reinforcing materials compared to other plant fibres. In this review, the physical and mechanical properties of different natural leaf fibre-based composites are addressed. The influences of fibre loading and fibre length on mechanical properties are discussed for different matrices-based composite materials. The surface modifications of natural fibre also play a crucial role in improving physical and mechanical properties regarding composite materials due to improved fibre/matrix adhesion. Additionally, the present review also deals with the effect of silane-treated leaf fibre-reinforced thermoset composite, which play an important role in enhancing the mechanical and physical properties of the composites.

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“…Mainly, the Agave sisalana (sisal), Agave mapisaga, and Agave salmiana varieties provide hard fibers appreciated for their durability for ethnic clothing and strings [7]. Recent studies have shown that leaf inclusion in composites and bioplastics enhances some thermal and mechanical properties [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] and renders a significant yield of bioethanol [17][18][19]. Bagasse is the fibrous residue obtained after the stem is used either for tequila and mezcal elaboration or agave sap extraction.…”

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“…Agave (rambans) fibers are good reinforcements for other materials, such as polyester resins, to obtain light-weight composites by mold forming [11]. Interestingly, polylactic acid-based composites obtained by extrusion and press molding with a 20-40% addition of A. tequilana bagasse fibers were used for plates elaboration [12].…”

Section: Nanocomposites and Nanocrystalsmentioning

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Agave By-Products: An Overview of Their Nutraceutical Value, Current Applications, and Processing Methods

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Agave, commonly known as “maguey” is an important part of the Mexican tradition and economy, and is mainly used for the production of alcoholic beverages, such as tequila. Industrial exploitation generates by-products, including leaves, bagasse, and fibers, that can be re-valorized. Agave is composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, fructans, and pectin, as well as simple carbohydrates. Regarding functional properties, fructans content makes agave a potential source of prebiotics with the capability to lower blood glucose and enhance lipid homeostasis when it is incorporated as a prebiotic ingredient in cookies and granola bars. Agave also has phytochemicals, such as saponins and flavonoids, conferring anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties, among other benefits. Agave fibers are used for polymer-based composite reinforcement and elaboration, due to their thermo-mechanical properties. Agave bagasse is considered a promising biofuel feedstock, attributed to its high-water efficiency and biomass productivity, as well as its high carbohydrate content. The optimization of physical and chemical pretreatments, enzymatic saccharification and fermentation are key for biofuel production. Emerging technologies, such as ultrasound, can provide an alternative to current pretreatment processes. In conclusion, agaves are a rich source of by-products with a wide range of potential industrial applications, therefore novel processing methods are being explored for a sustainable re-valorization of these residues.

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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Rambans (Agave) Fiber Reinforced with Polyester Composite Materials

Cited by 34 publications

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Static and dynamic mechanical behavior of intra‐hybrid jute/sisal and flax/kenaf reinforced polypropylene composites

Static and dynamic mechanical behavior of intra‐hybrid jute/sisal and flax/kenaf reinforced polypropylene composites

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Natural Leaf Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Polyester Composites

Agave By-Products: An Overview of Their Nutraceutical Value, Current Applications, and Processing Methods

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