Tribological Behaviour of Furcraea Foetida Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites under Varying Applied Loads
Haja Syed Hussain,
Mohd Ridzuan Mohd Jamir,
Mohd Shukry Abdul Majid
et al.
Abstract:This study investigates the tribological behaviour of Furcraea Foetida fibre-reinforced epoxy composites under varying applied loads. The aim is to understand the influence of applied load on the frictional behaviour and wear characteristics of the composites. The study employs a pin-on-disk test to examine the frictional force, coefficient of friction (COF), and specific wear rate (SWR) of identical samples subjected to four different loads (80 N, 100 N, 120 N, 140 N). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is us… Show more
This study explores the impact of nanofillers on the wear and frictional characteristics of Cellulosic fibre-reinforced composites. With increasing demand for lightweight and durable materials in various industries, understanding the effects of nanofillers on composite performance is crucial. In this research, pin-on-disc trials were conducted under applied loads ranging from 80 N to 140 N, maintaining a constant 50% fibre volume fraction, a sliding distance of 3000 m, and a velocity of 1 m/s. The incorporation of 5 phr graphite powder was systematically investigated, compared to a graphite-absent control group, to elucidate the nanofiller's influence. Experimental results revealed a notable decrease in the Coefficient of Friction (COF) by 2.63 % to 9.09 % across different applied loads. Moreover, the Specific Wear Rate (SWR) exhibited a significant reduction at all loads, with the most substantial decrease of 61.45 % observed at 80 N. SEM analysis provided further insights, indicating a shift in wear mechanisms towards less damaging interactions. These findings highlight the potential of these composites for high-stress tribological applications in industries.
This study explores the impact of nanofillers on the wear and frictional characteristics of Cellulosic fibre-reinforced composites. With increasing demand for lightweight and durable materials in various industries, understanding the effects of nanofillers on composite performance is crucial. In this research, pin-on-disc trials were conducted under applied loads ranging from 80 N to 140 N, maintaining a constant 50% fibre volume fraction, a sliding distance of 3000 m, and a velocity of 1 m/s. The incorporation of 5 phr graphite powder was systematically investigated, compared to a graphite-absent control group, to elucidate the nanofiller's influence. Experimental results revealed a notable decrease in the Coefficient of Friction (COF) by 2.63 % to 9.09 % across different applied loads. Moreover, the Specific Wear Rate (SWR) exhibited a significant reduction at all loads, with the most substantial decrease of 61.45 % observed at 80 N. SEM analysis provided further insights, indicating a shift in wear mechanisms towards less damaging interactions. These findings highlight the potential of these composites for high-stress tribological applications in industries.
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