Tamarind Fruit Fiber and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites

Reddy, G. Ramachandra; Kumar, M. Ashok; Karthikeyan, N.; Basha, S. Mahaboob

doi:10.1080/15376494.2013.862330

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“…For example, modification of BF could improve the interface compatibility between polymer and BF, making it possible to improve the mechanical strength of the composite . In addition, different scales of fiber fillers were reported to make different contributions to enhance the mechanical properties of PLA; for instance, mechanical properties of tamarind fruit fiber and glass fiber reinforced polyester composites were studied with different fiber lengths, such as 1, 2, and 3 cm, and the mechanical properties were optimally improved at 2 cm fiber length when compared with 1 and 3 cm fiber lengths . In our previous work, bamboo fiber was modified with silane after alkali treatment, which showed that it could lead to the best bending strength and modulus of the BF/n-HA/PLGA composite .…”

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Effect of Bamboo Fiber Length on Mechanical Properties, Crystallization Behavior, and in Vitro Degradation of Bamboo Fiber/Nanohydroxyapatite/Poly(lactic-co-glycolic) Composite

Liuyun

et al. 2018

Ind. Eng. Chem. Res.

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Nanohydroxyapatite/poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (n-HA/PLGA) composite was reinforced by bamboo fiber (BF), and the effects of BF of different lengths (≤1, 4–5, and 9–10 mm) on the mechanical properties, crystallization behavior, and in vitro degradation of the composite were investigated by an electromechanical universal tester, scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, polarized optical microscopy, and soaking in simulated body fluid (SBF) at 37 °C for 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks, compared with the n-HA/PLGA composite. The results showed that BF (4–5 mm) had excellent comprehensive reinforce performance based on the best interface bonding and the best promotion crystallization effect. However, the in vitro degradation experiment revealed that the BF (≤1 mm) had the slightest tensile strength reduction percent, because the shortest size has difficulty escaping from the n-HA/PLGA matrix. The present work would provide important guidance significant for selecting the appropriate bamboo fiber length to prepare an ideal PLGA-based composite used for bone materials.

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Effect of Bamboo Fiber Length on Mechanical Properties, Crystallization Behavior, and in Vitro Degradation of Bamboo Fiber/Nanohydroxyapatite/Poly(lactic-co-glycolic) Composite

Liuyun

et al. 2018

Ind. Eng. Chem. Res.

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Lignocellulosic fiber reinforced composites: Progress, performance, properties, applications, and future perspectives

Rangappa¹,

Siengchin²,

et al. 2021

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Environmental awareness across the world has motivated researchers to focus their attention on the use of cellulosic fiber as reinforcement in polymer matrices.Lignocellulosic fibers are an abundantly available resource in all countries, which is cheap and easily renewable. Also, due to their properties, cellulosic plant fibers exhibit a great potential for use in polymer reinforcement. As a result, considerable research and development efforts have been directed towards the use of cellulosic fibers as a reinforcing material in composites. The use of cellulosic fiber reinforced composites has continuously increased during recent years, which benefits the cultivation of fiber plants and the economy of the country. This research area continues to be of interest to both industry and academia, the use of cellulosic fibers in composite applications being investigated throughout the world. Cellulosic fiber reinforced composites are reasonably strong, lightweight, harmless to human health and the environment, and biodegradable, hence they have the potential to be used in various applications. Recent progress in cellulosic fiber composites research has illustrated their great potential as structural components in automobiles, aerospace structures, construction, and building, and so forth. This study is an effort to create awareness about the research works that have been published in the field of natural fiber composites. This review briefly illustrates the main paths and results of major research published in the field of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites. The topics covered include the aspects of fiber treatment to improve the mechanical properties of the composites, manufacturing methods, performance of hybrid composites, effect of laminate configuration, and many different applications of natural fiber composites.By presenting a systematic view of the work performed in this area so far, this review will hopefully serve as a starting point for the development of new ideas in the research on natural fiber polymer composites.

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A Review on Surface Modification of Plant Fibers for Enhancing Properties of Biocomposites

Karthik,

Bhuvaneshwaran,

Senthil Kumar

et al. 2024

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Over the past decade, significant progress has been made in creating environmentally friendly products using natural resources. Plant fibers, also known as lignocellulosic fibers, are hydrophilic due to the interaction and attraction between water molecules and the hydroxyl groups present in their components. The inherent hydrophilicity of plant fibers often prevents them from interacting effectively with hydrophobic polymer matrices. In order to improve the adhesion between plant fibers and the matrix, it is necessary to modify the surface of the fibers. Commonly used chemical processes include mercerization, silane treatment, acetylation, permanganate treatment, acrylation, benzoylation, peroxide treatment, stearic acid treatment, isocyanate treatment and sodium chlorite intervention. The desirability of chemically modifying the surface of plant fibers has declined due to several limitations. Plant fibers can be modified in an environmentally friendly way by various methods, such as plasma therapy and treatments using fungi, enzymes and bacteria. This part provides an analysis of the impact of different environmentally friendly surface modification techniques on the properties of plant fibers and reinforced polymers.

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Tamarind Fruit Fiber and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites

Cited by 18 publications

References 17 publications

Effect of Bamboo Fiber Length on Mechanical Properties, Crystallization Behavior, and in Vitro Degradation of Bamboo Fiber/Nanohydroxyapatite/Poly(lactic-co-glycolic) Composite

Effect of Bamboo Fiber Length on Mechanical Properties, Crystallization Behavior, and in Vitro Degradation of Bamboo Fiber/Nanohydroxyapatite/Poly(lactic-co-glycolic) Composite

Lignocellulosic fiber reinforced composites: Progress, performance, properties, applications, and future perspectives

A Review on Surface Modification of Plant Fibers for Enhancing Properties of Biocomposites

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