Polypropylene–oil palm empty fruit bunch–glass fibre hybrid composites: a preliminary study on the flexural and tensile properties

Rozman, H. D.; Tay, G. S.; Kumar, Rohit; Abusamah, A.; Ismail, Hanafi; Ishak, Z. A. Mohd

doi:10.1016/s0014-3057(00)00243-3

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“…Such large differences in stiffness were unexpected, since the stiffness is principally governed by the elastic properties of the fibre and matrix rather than the interfacial adhesion [24] at low applied strains. Changes in stiffness with the addition of a coupling agent are not typically observed for unidirectional composites [25], however they have been reported for discontinuous fibre composites [13,26,27], which can be attributed to an improvement in compatibility between fibre and matrix up to a critical mPP loading level. A reduction in stiffness was observed by Sanadi et al [28] when higher mPP levels were used and this was attributed to a change in the molecular morphology of transcrystallisation near the fibre surface.…”

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Long discontinuous carbon fibre/polypropylene composites for high volume structural applications

Harper

Burn

Johnson

et al. 2017

Journal of Composite Materials

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A processing route is presented to manufacture discontinuous carbon fibre reinforced polypropylene (CF.PP) composites, using much longer fibre lengths (25mm) and higher volume fractions (up to 45%) than previously reported in the literature. Carbon fibre tows are coated with different ratios of polypropylene, blended with a maleic anhydride coupling agent, to investigate the influence of the interfacial shear strength at the microscale on the macroscale composite properties. Improvements in the tensile performance at the macroscale (70% increase) are not as high as those reported for the interfacial shear strength at the microscale (300%), following the addition of the coupling agent.Consequently, the tensile strength of the CF.PP material is only 45% of values reported for carbon fibre/epoxy systems, however, the tensile stiffness is comparable. This demonstrates the potential for using CF.PP for structural applications, following further process optimisation to overcome the current high levels of porosity (3.3% at 0.45Vf) to improve the tensile strength.

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Long discontinuous carbon fibre/polypropylene composites for high volume structural applications

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Burn

Johnson

et al. 2017

Journal of Composite Materials

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“…The OPEFB viewed as a potential to be highlighted in polymer composite due to its several advantages such as uncomplicated processing, low in density, real strength, relatively high in hardness, and the most crucial is the nature biodegradation. A flexural and tensile properties of polypropylene (PP) composite which reinforced by OPEFB fiber and fiberglass agents were studied by Rozman et al [7]. The incorporation of OPEFB fibre into the PP matrix has resulted in the reduction of flexural and tensile strength.…”

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“…1 is a potential natural fibre to be explored. Recent studies conducted investigate the OPEFB reinforced polymer composite found to yield even better in characteristics [1], [3]- [7]. OPEFB is categorized as a palm oil industry waste which is generated from the oil extraction mills process.…”

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An overview of the Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB) potential as reinforcing fibre in polymer composite for energy absorption applications

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Abstract. The oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) natural fibres were comprehensively reviewed to assess their potential as reinforcing materials in polymer composites for energy absorption during low-velocity impact. The typical oil palm wastes include trunks, fronds, kernel shells, and empty fruit bunches. This has a tendency to burden the industry players with disposal difficulties and escalates the operating cost. Thus, there are several initiatives have been employed to convert these wastes into value added products. The objective of this study is to review the potential of oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) as natural fibre polymer composite reinforcement to absorb the energy during low-velocity impact as another option for value added products. Initially, this paper reviewed the local oil palm waste issues. Previous research works on OPEFB polymer composite, and their mechanical characterization is appraised. Their potential for energy absorption in low-velocity impact application was also elaborated. The review suggests high potential applications of OPEFB as reinforcing materials in composite structures. Furthermore, it is wisely to utilize the oil palm biomass waste into a beneficial composite, hence, promotes the green environment.

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“…Preliminary study on mechanical properties of oil palm/glass fibres as reinforcing agents in polypropylene (PP) matrix was carried out (Rozman et al 2001a,b). Results indicated that the incorporation of oil palm and glass fibres into PP matrix resulted in the reduction of tensile and flexural strength (Rozman et al 2001a). They also studies the effect of coupling agents on tensile and flexural properties of hybrid composites and concluded that only slight improvements in some cases were shown for those composites treated with polymethylenepolyphenyl isocyanate.…”

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Oil Palm Biomass Fibres and Recent Advancement in Oil Palm Biomass Fibres Based Hybrid Biocomposites

Khalil¹,

Jawaid²,

Hassan³

et al. 2012

Composites and Their Applications

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Polypropylene–oil palm empty fruit bunch–glass fibre hybrid composites: a preliminary study on the flexural and tensile properties

Cited by 139 publications

References 14 publications

Long discontinuous carbon fibre/polypropylene composites for high volume structural applications

Long discontinuous carbon fibre/polypropylene composites for high volume structural applications

An overview of the Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (OPEFB) potential as reinforcing fibre in polymer composite for energy absorption applications

Oil Palm Biomass Fibres and Recent Advancement in Oil Palm Biomass Fibres Based Hybrid Biocomposites

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