scholarly journals Mechanical properties of natural fibre reinforced polymer composites

2008 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 791-799 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. S. Singha ◽  
Vijay Kumar Thakur
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer

scholarly journals A Review on Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites under Various Strain Rates

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 130
Author(s):  
Tan Ke Khieng ◽  
Sujan Debnath ◽  
Ernest Ting Chaw Liang ◽  
Mahmood Anwar ◽  
Alokesh Pramanik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Strain Rate ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Stress Transfer ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Transfer Efficiency ◽  
Strain Rates ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fibre Matrix

With the lightning speed of technological evolution, the demand for high performance yet sustainable natural fibres reinforced polymer composites (NFPCs) are rising. Especially a mechanically competent NFPCs under various loading conditions are growing day by day. However, the polymers mechanical properties are strain-rate dependent due to their viscoelastic nature. Especially for natural fibre reinforced polymer composites (NFPCs) which the involvement of filler has caused rather complex failure mechanisms under different strain rates. Moreover, some uneven micro-sized natural fibres such as bagasse, coir and wood were found often resulting in micro-cracks and voids formation in composites. This paper provides an overview of recent research on the mechanical properties of NFPCs under various loading conditions-different form (tensile, compression, bending) and different strain rates. The literature on characterisation techniques toward different strain rates, composite failure behaviours and current challenges are summarised which have led to the notion of future study trend. The strength of NFPCs is generally found grow proportionally with the strain rate up to a certain degree depending on the fibre-matrix stress-transfer efficiency. The failure modes such as embrittlement and fibre-matrix debonding were often encountered at higher strain rates. The natural filler properties, amount, sizes and polymer matrix types are found to be few key factors affecting the performances of composites under various strain rates whereby optimally adjust these factors could maximise the fibre-matrix stress-transfer efficiency and led to performance increases under various loading strain rates.

A Review on Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre Reinforced PLA Composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnivesh Kumar Sinha ◽  
Kasi Raja Rao ◽  
Vinay Kumar Soni ◽  
Rituraj Chandrakar ◽  
Hemant Kumar Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Biodegradable Polymer ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Polymer Matrices ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Butylene Succinate ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer

Presently, scientists and researchers are in an endless quest to develop green, recyclable, and eco-friendly materials. Natural fibre reinforced polymer composites became popular among materialists due to their lightweight, high strength-to-weight ratio, and biodegradability. However, all-natural fibre reinforced polymer composites are not biodegradable. Polymer matrices like poly-lactic acid (PLA) and poly-butylene succinate (PBS) are biodegradable, whereas epoxy, polypropylene, and polystyrene are non-biodegradable polymer matrices. Besides biodegradability, PLA has been known for its excellent physical and mechanical properties. This review emphasises the mechanical properties (tensile, flexural, and impact strengths) of natural fibrereinforced PLA composites. Factors affecting the mechanical properties of PLA composites are also discussed. It also unveils research gaps from the previous literature, which shows that limited studies are reported based on modeling and prediction of mechanical properties of hybrid PLA composites reinforcing natural fibres like abaca, aloe vera, and bamboo fibres.

Flexural Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites — A Statistical Investigation

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 2321-2337
Author(s):  
Benkhelladi Asma ◽  
Laouici Hamdi ◽  
Bouchoucha Ali ◽  
Mouadji Youcef
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Statistical Investigation ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer

scholarly journals Artificial Weathering Resistance Test Methods for Building Performance Assessment of Profiles Made of Natural Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 296
Author(s):  
Ewa Sudoł ◽  
Ewelina Kozikowska ◽  
Ewa Szewczak
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Performance Assessment ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Building Performance ◽  
Artificial Weathering ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Weathering Resistance

A growing popularity of profiles made of natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites in civil engineering encourages determining test methods relevant for building performance assessment. Weathering resistance is among the key aspects that condition the durability of building structures. The paper includes a comparative analysis of two artificial weathering resistance test methods. Polyvinyl chloride and wood flour composite profiles were tested. They were subjected to UV and spraying (X-exposure) and UV, spraying and wetting by condensation (F-exposure), both at different exposure times. The influence of the applied weathering procedures on the composite’s microstructure and its mechanical characteristics were analysed. No changes in the microstructure of brittle fractures were observed. However, surface morphology changes were revealed, noticeably greater following X-exposure than F-exposure. F-exposure exerted significant influence on the mechanical properties of brushed profile, including, but not limited to, flexural modulus. Whereas X-exposure exerted more influence on the mechanical properties of non-brushed profile.

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