WITHDRAWN: Mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites: A critical review

Amin, Mahboob; Das, Ashish; Swaroop, Chetan; Shukla, Mukul; Bhardwaj, Tarun

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2022.03.221

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“…However, the high cost and non-biodegradability of synthetic fibres used in polymer composites have presented some economic and environmental challenges. 5 Thus, in recent times, there is increased research activities aimed at substituting synthetic fillers with natural fillers/fibres. 6,7 The goal is to cheapen polymer-based composites in order to make them more affordable to end users and also to ensure environmental sustainability.…”

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“…The superior mechanical properties of kenaf fibre when compared to other natural fibres have made it suitable for a wide range of extruded, moulded and non-woven products. 5 In spite of the remarkable properties which natural fibres such as kenaf fibre contribute to the development of polymer-based composites, reports [9][10][11][12] have highlighted some drawbacks which limit their extensive applications. For example, natural fibres possess hydrophilic moieties which confer low thermal stability and high moisture absorption.…”

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“…However, the high cost and non-biodegradability of synthetic fibres used in polymer composites have presented some economic and environmental challenges. 5…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The superior mechanical properties of kenaf fibre when compared to other natural fibres have made it suitable for a wide range of extruded, moulded and non-woven products. 5…”

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Effect of varying processing temperatures on the mechanical and microstructural properties of kenaf fibre-ABS composites for moderate temperature applications

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Polymers from Renewable Resources

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Epoxy-coated Kenaf fibre-ABS (EKF-ABS) and uncoated kenaf fibre-ABS (KF-ABS) composites have been developed with the main objective to appraise the effect of varying processing temperatures on the mechanical and microstructural properties of the composites. FTIR spectroscopy was used to analyse the physico-chemical composition of the fibres, while SEM was used to examine the surface performance of the fibre before and after epoxy-coating. Thermal, mechanical and microstructural properties of the composites were characterized. The obtained results showed that the EKF-ABS composite exhibited better tensile, flexural and fatigue strengths and interfacial bonding than the KF-ABS composite. It was also observed that the processing temperatures (200, 220 and 240°C) did not cause significant change in the tensile and flexural strengths of EKF-ABS composite, but influenced markedly the fatigue behaviours of the composites. The impact strength, absorbed energy and fatigue strength of EKF-ABS composite were observed to be better than those of the KF-ABS composite, and are maximum at 200°C.

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confidence: 99%

“…However, the high cost and non-biodegradability of synthetic fibres used in polymer composites have presented some economic and environmental challenges. 5…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The superior mechanical properties of kenaf fibre when compared to other natural fibres have made it suitable for a wide range of extruded, moulded and non-woven products. 5…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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