Synthetic glass and jute fabric reinforced soy-based biocomposites: Development and characterization

Abstract

In this work, both glass fabric and jute fabric reinforced nanoclay modified soy matrix-based composites were developed and characterized. Glass fabric (60 wt.%) reinforced composite showed maximum tensile strength of 70.2 MPa and thermal stability up to 202°C, which are 82.8% and 12.2% higher than those observed with corresponding jute composite. Water absorption and contact angle values of glass-soy specimens were tested, and found composites are water stable. Biodegradation study of composites under soil burial condition revealed that glass-soy composite with 40 wt.% glass fabric lost maximum 32.6% of its original weight after 60 days of degradation. The developed glass fabric-soy hybrid composites with reasonable mechanical, thermal, and hydrolytic stability can be used in different sectors as an alternative to the nondegradable thermoplastic reinforced glass fabric composites.

Mechanical and cytotoxic analysis of cutlery developed from phenol‐formaldehyde modified soy‐jute composite

“…As jute, and soy both are hydrophilic in nature containing ─OH, ─COOH, ─NH 2 functional groups in its molecule, hence high moisture absorption obtained in their corresponding composite. 6 With increase in resole content, the moisture absorption of JSRC composites decreased and JSRC7 absorbed only 3.7% and 4.1% at 75% and 90% RH, respectively. However, moisture absorption of other JSRC composites was observed in between 3.7% to 4.5% and 4.1% to 5.0% at 75% and 90% RH, respectively.…”

“…3,4 Due to their distinctive qualities, which include low density, biodegradability, and other physico-mechanical requirements for producing the biocomposite materials to be used in automotive, packaging, construction, and other commodity applications, these fibers establish the fact that they are an environment friendly alternative to synthetic fibres. 5,6 Researchers have noted the necessity of conducting life-cycle assessments (LCA) and environmental impact assessments (EIA) studies on plant fibers and the production of bio-composites from these fibers to evade the economic and environmental apprehensions. The LCA shows that the use of resin, rather than reinforcing fiber, has the greatest impact on the environment, emphasizing the replacement of synthetic thermoset matrix with green resins made up of natural resources.…”

“…These plants were the main source of abundant lignocellulosic fibers used as reinforcing agents for composite structures for centuries 3,4 . Due to their distinctive qualities, which include low density, biodegradability, and other physico‐mechanical requirements for producing the biocomposite materials to be used in automotive, packaging, construction, and other commodity applications, these fibers establish the fact that they are an environment friendly alternative to synthetic fibres 5,6 . Researchers have noted the necessity of conducting life‐cycle assessments (LCA) and environmental impact assessments (EIA) studies on plant fibers and the production of bio‐composites from these fibers to evade the economic and environmental apprehensions.…”

Development and characterization of cotton fabrics by dipping in solutions of chitosan and ZnO-nanoparticles as promising environmentally friendly reinforcements for polymer composites

“…2 Nanomaterials have been used in textiles because of their outstanding and innovative physical and chemical qualities. 3,4 Nanomaterials are supposed to increase new functionality to medical fabrics, such as preventing the transmission of bacteria. 5 Many important works on natural fabric-reinforced composites using different methods have been reported.…”

“…5 Many important works on natural fabric-reinforced composites using different methods have been reported. 4,6 One approach for producing highly active surfaces with UV-blocking, antibacterial, and self-cleaning qualities is to coat the surface of textiles, apparel, and fabrics for footwear with nanoparticles. 7 Due to their large surface area, which allows for a lot of interaction with microbes, many types of nanoparticles have received much attention for their potential antimicrobial effects.…”