Plant fiber-reinforced polymer composites: a review on modification, fabrication, properties, and applications

Akter, Mahmuda; Uddin, Md. Haris; Anik, Habibur Rahman

doi:10.1007/s00289-023-04733-5

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“…Adapted from. [186,232] T A B L E 8 Mechanical properties of different composites (tensile strength, tensile modulus, flexural strength, and impact strength).…”

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Mapping the progress in natural fiber reinforced composites: Preparation, mechanical properties, and applications

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Exploration of natural fiber‐reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) in cutting‐edge applications is due to phenomenal properties, such as lightweight, low‐cost, and environmental aspects. NFs can effectively compete to the synthetic fibers in terms of mechanical, thermal and acoustic properties. As a result, the invention and innovation of natural fiber (NF) composites for commercial purposes has increased dramatically in recent years to meet the growing demand of the industrial sectors. Materials are the cornerstone of any manufacturing industry. NFRPCs are a good alternative to conventional materials because of their relatively high mechanical properties and lower production energy. NFs decrease the cost of the material by 5% while reducing the weight of the composite by 10% and the manufacturing energy by 80%. A lot of work has been done to enhance NFRPCs' mechanical properties to overcome their drawbacks, such as poor fiber‐to‐matrix adhesion, thermal stability, and moisture absorption. However, for better mechanical properties, it is crucial to understand the fibers' embedded manufacturing technique and the appropriate fiber weight percentage with appropriate matrix. This review article discusses composites made of NFs providing a comprehensive and up‐to‐date overview of the field of NFRPCs, focusing on recent advancements in preparation techniques, improvements in mechanical properties such as tensile, flexural and impact strength of NFRPCs with various fiber types, fiber weight ratio, fiber‐to‐matrix ratio for appropriate engineering applications, and elucidating future research directions by analyzing trends and challenges in the field. The aim of this review article is to provide a deep evaluation of the progress made in the field of NFRPCs, with the ultimate goal of advancing knowledge and understanding of this field.

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“…Adapted from. [186,232] T A B L E 8 Mechanical properties of different composites (tensile strength, tensile modulus, flexural strength, and impact strength).…”

Section: Vacuum Infusionmentioning

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“…Moreover, fibers should be pre-processed before incorporating into matrix. 157 Containing high concentrations of hydroxyl groups, the wetting properties with hydrophobic matrices have been awful for fibers. The consistent distribution of fibers in the matrix has been crucial at the point of compatibility of the composite.…”

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“…To replace the medium-density fiberboard in railcars, natural fiber composites have been evaluated [157]. At Boeing and Airbus, the interior paneling of airplanes has also adopted natural fiber composites.…”

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“…Mold processing, polymerization, and filament fabrication in additive manufacturing are some of the essential processes to fabricate polymer nanocomposites effectively. Moreover, fibers should be pre‐processed before incorporating into matrix 157 . Containing high concentrations of hydroxyl groups, the wetting properties with hydrophobic matrices have been awful for natural fibers.…”

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Unveiling new frontiers: Bast fiber‐reinforced polymer composites and their mechanical properties

Syduzzaman,

Hassan,

Anik

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Polymer Composites

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Bast fibers such as flax, hemp, and jute‐reinforced polymer composites due to their exceptional properties are gaining significant demand as a sustainable and cost‐effective alternative to conventional synthetic fiber‐reinforced composites. This comprehensive study aims to shed light on the potential of bast fiber reinforced composites (BFRCs) as innovative materials for various industrial applications. The manuscript presents a comprehensive discussion on bast fibers, polymer matrices, and the fabrication techniques employed to produce BFPCs, highlighting the effects of different modification techniques on the resulting mechanical properties. Industrial and structural applications of BFPCs are explored, with a specific focus on their use in the automotive and aerospace industries, construction materials, and sporting goods. Finally, the manuscript concludes with a discussion of the challenges and future prospects of BFPCs. This manuscript can serve as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and professionals interested in the emerging field of bast fiber‐reinforced polymer composites. It opens new frontiers in material design and highlights the enormous potential of BFPCs to revolutionize industrial applications through their exceptional mechanical properties.Highlights Materials and processing of fiber‐reinforced polymer nanocomposites. Exploration of various fiber and matrix modification techniques. Recent advances in the mechanical properties of bast fiber‐reinforced composites. Ashby charts to illustrate the comparative analysis.

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“…Recent reviews report the properties, applications 7 and eco-friendly 7 nature of the natural fiber reinforced polymer composites. In addition to their sustainable character, 8 the modification 9 and fabrication, properties and applications 10 of natural plant fiber reinforced polymer composites have been reviewed, this year.…”

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Bagasse fiber reinforced chemically functionalized polystyrene composites

Verma

Palsule

2023

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

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This study develops bagasse fiber (BGSEF) reinforced chemically functionalized polystyrene (CF-PS) composites (BGSEF/CF-PS) using CF-PS as a matrix, that has higher amount of functionality and requires processing upto 210°C. BGSEF/CF-PS have been processed by extrusion and injection moulding, retaining the stability of the thermally sensitive BGSEF. Relative to the CF-PS, all the BGSEF/CF-PS composite compositions show higher tensile and flexural properties, that increase with increasingly higher amounts of BGSEF in them. Relative to the CF-PS, the 10/90, 20/80 and 30/70 BGSEF/CF-PS composites show approx. 9.5%, 45% and 63% higher tensile strength, approx. 19%, 31% and 45% higher tensile modulus and approx. 20.5%, 22%, and 23% lower tensile elongation at break respectively, and show approx. 5%, 10%, and 16% higher flexural strength respectively, and approx. 6.5%, 16%, and 24% higher flexural modulus respectively. Upon water absorption saturation, the tensile and flexural properties of the wet composites decrease, relative to the dry composites. Adhesion between BGSEF and CF-PS in the composites, results from ester bonds and hydrogen bonds. The composites are thermally stable upto 290°C. These BGSEF/CF-PS composites by Palsule process show better performance than the BGSEF/PS composites by fiber treatment process.

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Plant fiber-reinforced polymer composites: a review on modification, fabrication, properties, and applications

Cited by 43 publications

References 359 publications

Mapping the progress in natural fiber reinforced composites: Preparation, mechanical properties, and applications

Mapping the progress in natural fiber reinforced composites: Preparation, mechanical properties, and applications

Unveiling new frontiers: Bast fiber‐reinforced polymer composites and their mechanical properties

Bagasse fiber reinforced chemically functionalized polystyrene composites

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