Selection and verification of kenaf fibres as an alternative friction material using Weighted Decision Matrix method

Mustafa, Ashafi’e; Abdollah, Mohd Fadzli Bin; Shuhimi, Fairuz Fazillah; Ismail, N.; Amiruddin, Hilmi; Umehara, Noritsugu

doi:10.1016/j.matdes.2014.10.091

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“…The fibres play as a role of reinforcement while the matrix such as thermoset, thermoplastic, polyester and polypropylene [5][6][7][8][9] mostly will be the main materials which the final composite can produce a good performance in some of the properties such as mechanical, physical and environmental to replace with steel base components especially in automotive industry [10][11][12][13]. Moreover, it gives an advantage as the low cost and weight, easy to process, good thermal and acoustic insulating properties [14][15][16][17][18][19][20]. Figure 1.…”

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Multi-criteria decision-making tools for material selection of natural fibre composites: A review

Muhammad¹,

Sapuan²,

Mastura³

2018

J. MECH. ENG. SCI.

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Materials selection in manufacturing process is an important stage and should be performed in parallel with selection of manufacturing process. In automotive industry, production of green automotive component could utilize the natural sources such as plant fibres. In recent years, several multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques are suggested to choose the best materials for particular application. Materials selection tools for natural fibre composites are studied from past researchers with the summary of the advantage and disadvantages. In addition, new optimization approach in materials selection by using statistical analysis such as multiple linear regression (MLR), response surface methodology (RSM) and Taguchi method (TM) is proposed in this study. The proposed method could evaluate the criteria or attribute in materials selection precisely by analyse the relationship of the parameters, goodness of fit, correlation, analysis of variance (ANOVA), determination of coefficient and the significant criteria in to the desired goal of the design problem.

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Multi-criteria decision-making tools for material selection of natural fibre composites: A review

Muhammad¹,

Sapuan²,

Mastura³

2018

J. MECH. ENG. SCI.

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“…The mechanical performance of NFCs are affected by the fibre properties, matrix properties, strength of fibre matrix interface, extend of dispersion of fibre, the orientation of fibre, production process and porosity. The choice of natural fibres for making composites are based on its availability in the particular country [7].In Asian countries hemp, kenaf, jute and sisal are available in plenty whereas flax is available in Europe and Harakeke fibre is available in New Zealand [7]. It was reported that jute and hollow conjugated polyester reinforced non woven composite of 50:50 ratio is suitable for structural materials of building [6] furniture making [8] outdoor & indoor insulation applications [9].Longer fibres can take up higher loads but too longer fibres may entangle during mixing and result in lower reinforcement [14][15][16].The length to diameter ratio of the fibre affects the mechanical properties.…”

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“…The composite boards were cut into required size depending upon the type of test. Three levels of Temperature (160 o C, 180 o C and 200 o C ), compression pressure (7,9 and 11 Mpa) and time of application (10,20 and 30 min ) for producing kenaf/ polypropylene blend ratios of 50:50, 65:35 and 80:20 have been used.…”

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Optimisation of Process Parameters in Kenaf/Polypropylene Composites in Connection Moulding

2019

IJITEE

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Renewable natural fibres like kenaf can be used to produce composites as replacement to plastic boards in household and industrial applications. The objective of this study is to optimise the process parameters for compression moulding of kenaf polypropylene composite to get maximum tensile, flexural and impact strength values for three different blend ratios. Three levels of temperature (160oC, 180oC and 200 oC), compression pressure (7, 9 and 11 Mpa) and time of application (10,20 and 30 min ) for producing kenaf/ polypropylene blend ratios of 50:50, 65:35 and 80:20 have been used. The samples were produced through carding for web formation, needle punching for non woven making and finally in compression moulding machine for boards making. All the composite boards were analysed for tensile, flexural and impact strength. The tensile and flexural strengths have positive correlations with time and temperature and contact pressure in all the blend ratios kenaf / polypropylene. The impact strength has positive correlation with time, temperature whereas it has negative correlation with contact pressure in all the blend ratios. The highest tensile strength and flexural strength is achieved with 65:35 kenaf / polypropylene blend at 200 o C temperature, 11Mpa pressure and 10 minutes duration in compression moulding machine. The highest Impact strength is achieved with 80:20 blends at 180 o C, 7 Mpa pressure and 30 minutes duration. The tensile and flexural strength is the highest at the blend ratio of 65:35 whereas the Impact strength increases with the increase kenaf content up to 80%..

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“…Natural fiber can be one of the alternatives to apply as reinforcement for friction brake material since it has characteristics such as high mechanical properties, low cost, and eco-friendliness [11]. To date, natural fiber is predominantly used as a structural strengthening material, such as a car body [12].…”

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Frictional Characteristics of Friction Brake Material Using Cantala Fibers as Reinforcement

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Friction brake materials are made from a mixture of materials with different properties in order to meet the brake performance requirement. Friction brake material contains a reinforcement fiber that serves to maintain the integrity of the material when subjected to loading. Natural fiber has the potential to be used as a reinforcement material for friction material due to some of its superior characteristics. In this research, friction brake materials using cantala fibers were developed to investigate their frictional characteristics. The volume fraction of the cantala fibers in the specimens was varied from 0%, 4%, 8%, to 12% of the total composition of the friction brake material. The manufacturing of the specimen was initiated by mixing the ingredients, followed by cold pressing of the mixture, hot pressing of the preform, and finally post-curing of the specimens. The frictional characteristics of the specimens were evaluated using pin-on-disc tribometer. The result showed that the cantala fibers contributed to the decrease in the coefficient of friction. An increase in contact pressure caused the coefficient of friction to increase, while the increase in sliding speed caused a decrease in the coefficient of friction. The addition of cantala fiber into the composite could increase wear resistance and stabilize the coefficient of friction of the friction brake material.

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Selection and verification of kenaf fibres as an alternative friction material using Weighted Decision Matrix method

Cited by 90 publications

References 48 publications

Multi-criteria decision-making tools for material selection of natural fibre composites: A review

Multi-criteria decision-making tools for material selection of natural fibre composites: A review

Optimisation of Process Parameters in Kenaf/Polypropylene Composites in Connection Moulding

Frictional Characteristics of Friction Brake Material Using Cantala Fibers as Reinforcement

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