Study on the Mechanical Properties of Palm Kernel Fibre Reinforced Epoxy and Poly-Vinyl Alcohol (PVA) Composite Material

Obiukwu, Osita; Opara, Ignatius; Udeani, Henry

doi:10.18052/www.scipress.com/ijet.7.68

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“…The surface modification due to the chemical treatment contributed to the Young's modulus value by exposing the cellulose rough surface. This was in agreement with the submissions of Oladele et al [32] and Obiukwu et al [34].…”

Section: Young Modulussupporting

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Mechanical, Morphological Properties and Chemical Resistance of Filled Rattan Wastes Powder Epoxy Composites

Obiukwu

Igboekwe

2020

IJEE

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Fibre content effects on mechanical, surface morphology and chemical resistance of epoxy/rattan fibre composite was investigated. By analysis of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), mechanical and chemical examinations. SEM shows the rattan fibre had improved facial adhesion and a fairly uniform distribution of fibre in the matrix. Similar result were observed for flexural and tensile strengths with gradual increase in strengths with filler loading. Mechanical properties improved with increasing fibre loading, peaking at 25 wt % content. The best tensile and impact strength was obtained at 25 wt % filler with a value of 19.271Mpa and 18.876 J/m. There was a 4.48 % increase in hardness obtained at 15 wt %, 6.55 % increase in hardness at 20 wt. %, while 7.46 % increase in hardness was obtained at 25 wt % representing the highest hardness for individual fibre wt % considered. The flexural strength obtained for the samples presented increased as fibre content increased, while the best flexural strength result of 27.542 Mpa was observed at 25 wt. % fibre. The rattan-epoxy composite's weight reduced greatly after testing in 10% HCl, NaOCl, and NaOH solution. Theresult for immersing in H2O2 solution showed negligible effects and hence, a small reduction in weight loss.

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Section: Young Modulussupporting

confidence: 93%

Mechanical, Morphological Properties and Chemical Resistance of Filled Rattan Wastes Powder Epoxy Composites

Obiukwu

Igboekwe

2020

IJEE

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“…The palm kernel fibre was immersed into a solution of NaOH for 24 h and repeatedly rinsed with clean water to eradicate red oil remnants. 5,6 After proper drying under the sun, the fibre was ground into tiny particles. After the grinding process of the filler, they were sieved into 150 mm particle size.…”

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Effect of cane wood and palm kernel fibre filler on the compressive strength and density of automobile brake pad

Obika

Achebe

Chukwuneke

et al. 2020

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

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The study on the effect of cane wood and palm kernel as filler materials on the compressive strength and density of an automobile brake pad has been done. The Central Composite Design tool of the Design Expert 8 software was used to design percentage composition of the test samples for 20 experimental runs. To ascertain how well the factors fit in the design, the lack of fit test was performed. The analysis of variance shows that the developed models are significant and quadratic, showing that both materials affect the responses. On optimization, optimal compressive strength and density of 107.3 MPa and 1.73 g/cm3 were obtained for the composition of 30% resin content, 21.329% palm kernel fibre content and 40% cane wood content. Thus, the combination of cane wood and palm kernel fibre as filler material for brake pad production will give an automobile brake pad with good compressive strength and density.

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“…A graph of tensile stress versus tensile strain was plotted automatically by the computer. The hardness values of samples were determined according to the provisions in American Society of testing and materials (ASTM E18-79) using the Rockwell hardness tester on "B" scale (Frank Welltest Rockwell Hardness Tester, model 38506) with 1.56mmsteel ball indenter, minor load of 10kg, major load of100kg and hardness value of 101.2HRB as the standard block[21,22]. The percentage composition by weight of the composite…”

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Investigation of the Mechanical Properties of Palm Kernel Fiber Reinforced with Waste Water Sachet (Polyethylene) Composite Material

Obiukwu

Alo

Onukwube

et al. 2019

IJET

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An investigation was carried out to produce a composite material of palm kernel fibre and empty water sachet (polyethylene). The percentage composition of the fibre was varied likewise the matrix the reinforcing material was varied from 5 wt. % to 20 wt. %. The materials were heated and poured in a mould. Mechanical properties of the composites were tested and determined. Impact Strength of the materials gave prime information on possible application of the developed material. After the analysis, It was verified that tensile strength decreased with filler loading and the material with 10 wt. % of palm kernel fibre developed a better mechanical property following its high tensile strength and impact strength and thus material will be most useful were strength to weight ratio is needed.

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Study on the Mechanical Properties of Palm Kernel Fibre Reinforced Epoxy and Poly-Vinyl Alcohol (PVA) Composite Material

Cited by 8 publications

References 9 publications

Mechanical, Morphological Properties and Chemical Resistance of Filled Rattan Wastes Powder Epoxy Composites

Mechanical, Morphological Properties and Chemical Resistance of Filled Rattan Wastes Powder Epoxy Composites

Effect of cane wood and palm kernel fibre filler on the compressive strength and density of automobile brake pad

Investigation of the Mechanical Properties of Palm Kernel Fiber Reinforced with Waste Water Sachet (Polyethylene) Composite Material

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