Fiber length – the persuadable factor in making natural fiber composite: a review

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mallika Datta ◽  
Debasish Das ◽  
Devarun Nath
Keyword(s):  
Fiber Length ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Critical Length ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Natural Fiber Composite ◽  
Shed Light

Purpose The study aims to review the literatures on the effect of fiber length on the mechanical response of natural fiber composite will help the researchers to know about the perspective of the various natural fibers in making of composite concerning fiber length. The review summarized the work of the other researchers, thereby unambiguously précised suitability of a specific natural fiber for a matrix in use. Thus, one can identify the use of the same fibers–matrix combination to obtain composites with different properties with the control of fiber/matrix interface. Design/methodology/approach The review work proposes a new kind of diagrammatic representation that expresses the influence of fiber length. This work has not been explored before in this specific format. The chronology of work may help to select natural fibers for use in composites for a specific matrix. Findings The length of the fiber perception in terms of “critical” length decides the need for pre-treatment process of natural fiber to improve shear stress at the interface for various matrices. Originality/value The current review paper attempts to shed light on the association between the fiber length of natural fiber and the mechanical response of natural fiber composite. Moreover, it probes the concepts of critical fiber length as a persuadable factor.

Cotton-Epoxy Composites: Development and Mechanical Characterization

2011 ◽  
Vol 471-472 ◽  
pp. 291-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piyush P. Gohil ◽  
A.A. Shaikh
Keyword(s):  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Feasible Range ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Natural Fiber Composite

Composites are becoming essential part of today’s material because they offer advantages such as low weight, corrosion resistance, high fatigue strength; faster assembly etc. composites are generating curiosity and interest all over the worlds. The attempts can be found in literature for composite materials high strength fiber and also natural fiber like jute, flax and sisal natural fibers provides data but there is need of experimental data availability for unidirectional natural fiber composite with seldom natural fiber like cotton, palm leaf etc., it can provide a feasible range of alternative materials to suitable conventional material. It was decided to carry out the systematic experimental study for the effect of volume fraction of reinforcement on longitudinal strength as well as Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) using developed mould-punch set up and testing aids. The testing is carried out as per ASTM D3039/3039M-08. The comparative assessment of obtained experimental results with literature is also carried out, which forms an important constituent of present work. It is also observed through SEM images and theoretical investigations that interface/interphase plays and important role in natural fiber composite.

scholarly journals Effect of Graphene Oxide Coating on Natural Fiber Composite for Multilayered Ballistic Armor

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulisses Oliveira Costa ◽  
Lucio Fabio Cassiano Nascimento ◽  
Julianna Magalhães Garcia ◽  
Sergio Neves Monteiro ◽  
Fernanda Santos da Luz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Oxide Coating ◽  
Synthetic Fibers ◽  
Comparable Performance ◽  
Strong Candidate ◽  
Natural Fiber Composite ◽  
Curauá Fiber

Composites with sustainable natural fibers are currently experiencing remarkably diversified applications, including in engineering industries, owing to their lower cost and density as well as ease in processing. Among the natural fibers, the fiber extracted from the leaves of the Amazonian curaua plant (Ananas erectifolius) is a promising strong candidate to replace synthetic fibers, such as aramid (Kevlar™), in multilayered armor system (MAS) intended for ballistic protection against level III high velocity ammunition. Another remarkable material, the graphene oxide is attracting considerable attention for its properties, especially as coating to improve the interfacial adhesion in polymer composites. Thus, the present work investigates the performance of graphene oxide coated curaua fiber (GOCF) reinforced epoxy composite, as a front ceramic MAS second layer in ballistic test against level III 7.62 mm ammunition. Not only GOCF composite with 30 vol% fibers attended the standard ballistic requirement with 27.4 ± 0.3 mm of indentation comparable performance to Kevlar™ 24 ± 7 mm with same thickness, but also remained intact, which was not the case of non-coated curaua fiber similar composite. Mechanisms of ceramic fragments capture, curaua fibrils separation, curaua fiber pullout, composite delamination, curaua fiber braking, and epoxy matrix rupture were for the first time discussed as a favorable combination in a MAS second layer to effectively dissipate the projectile impact energy.

scholarly journals Analysis of the Hybrid of Mudar/Snake Grass Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy with Nano-Silica Filler Composite for Structural Application

2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
I. Jenish ◽  
A. Felix Sahayaraj ◽  
V. Suresh ◽  
J. Mani raj ◽  
M. Appadurai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Critical Length ◽  
Nano Silica ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Synthetic Materials ◽  
Silica Filler

Natural fiber composite materials are competent materials that may replace conventional synthetic materials where the strength to weight ratio is essential. In this paper, the mechanical characteristics of composites made up of randomly oriented natural fibers (mudar fiber and snake grass fiber) with nano-silica filler are detailed for the first time. From the various literature surveys, the critical length of mudar and snake grass fiber is chosen as 40 mm and 30 mm, respectively. The test samples were prepared with a fiber content of 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% with an equal amount of mudar and snake grass fiber. The percentage of nano-filler is maintained as constant as 3% with all the compositions. The composites showed that the highest mechanical properties were found at 30% fiber volume. The maximum tensile strength is 45 MPa, and the flexural strength is 51 MPa. The maximum impact strength is 4.5 J. Sample ID 3 provided the best results compared to other proportions. The fiber/matrix adhesion was investigated using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). These predominant mechanical properties make it easier for the implementation of the prepared composite material in structural and automotive applications.

scholarly journals Mechanical Behavior of Natural Fiber Composite Material

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikas Ghanwat ◽  
Jivan Mule ◽  
Saurabh Telore ◽  
Vijay Bhosale ◽  
Sudarshan Patale
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Fiber Length ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Coir Fiber

The use of natural fibers as reinforcement in polymeric composites is increasing thanks to the improvements in properties that fibers can provide to the merchandise. Composites materials were prepared by compression molding technique with hand layup process. Treatment of fiber with 2% NaOH was carried out in order to improve the interfacial bonds between fiber and matrix leading to better mechanical properties of the spathe-fiber-reinforced composite laminates. Filler loading as 5% by volume of coir fiber or epoxy resin composites have been formulated. The fiber length was chosen as 5mm, 10mm & 15mm and the ratio of epoxy resin: hardener was maintained as 10:0.8. A total three plates with dimension as 300 mm х 300 mm х 4 mm were produced and specimens as per the varied ASTM standard were tested to determine the ultimate tensile strength, strain energy, flexural strength, strain energy and micro hardness value for different configuration. It was observed that the lastingness of epoxy resin/ coir fiber composites was maximum at 15mm fiber length (16.27 N/mm2). The charpy notch impact strength was also maximum at 15mm fiber length (10.87 kJ/m2). The results show good mechanical properties and hint us as a replacement for conventional materials in industrial applications.

Tensile and Statistical Analysis of Sisal Fibers for Natural Fiber Composite Manufacture

2015 ◽  
Vol 1115 ◽  
pp. 349-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Masudur R. Abir ◽  
S.M. Kashif ◽  
Md. Abdur Razzak
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Young Modulus ◽  
Gage Length ◽  
Sisal Fiber ◽  
Natural Fiber Composite ◽  
Sisal Fibers

To achieve sustainability in the composite industry, natural fibers must be able to replace synthetic fibers .In this work the tensile properties of sisal fibers were determined. The relationships between tensile strength, young modulus, failure to strain and gage length was studied. Also variation in tensile strength was quantified using statistical analysis. The relationship between Weibull statistics and gage length were also investigated. The strength of the sisal fiber obtained in this work was between 255-377 MPA and decreased with an increase in gage length. The Weibull modulus obtained was similar for all gage lengths and was around 2.5.

Synthesis and characterization of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites as core for honeycomb core structure: A review

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 525-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
ES Zaini ◽  
MD Azaman ◽  
MS Jamali ◽  
KA Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Core Structure ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Honeycomb Core ◽  
Natural Fiber Composite

Researchers have worked on variety of natural fibers reinforced with polymer composites using different parameters to come up with various recommendations. The investigation involved aspects of composition materials and mechanical properties of natural fiber composites. The satisfactory results of natural fiber composites have encouraged researchers to delve deeper into the abilities of natural fiber composite in the form of a core structure. The potentiality of utilizing natural fiber composite in core design has wide potential in modern industries. This paper presents a review on natural fibers and polymer matrices commonly used in core fabrication, core design, fabricating processes of cores, and mechanical properties of cores. Ongoing research of rice husk composites to be fabricated in the form of honeycomb core structures is also discussed.

Thermo-Mechanical Response of Hybrid Polymer Composites During Tensile Loading

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raghu V. Prakash ◽  
Monalisha Maharana
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Temperature Response ◽  
Fiber Mats ◽  
Natural Fiber Composite ◽  
Woven Glass Fiber ◽  
Work Done

The fiber reinforced polymers are candidate materials for critical applications in view of the high strength, stiffness characteristics; however, they are highly anisotropic and have complex failure mechanisms. Thermo-mechanical response characterization is one of the means of identifying damage progression in these materials. In this study, tensile tests were conducted on the hybrid composite laminates and Infrared thermographs were used to capture the thermal response of the specimen for the entire range of loading till failure. The tests were conducted on natural fiber composite specimens and hybrid (natural + synthetic fiber) composite specimens. The natural fibers used were in the form of uni-directionally stitched mats of Sunhemp, Kenaf and Flax fiber. The synthetic fibers used were bi-directionally woven Carbon fiber mat and Glass fiber mat. All the laminates were prepared using the hand lay-up technique. Four different configurations of the laminates were prepared. The natural fiber composite laminate comprised of Sunhemp fiber mat in a polyester resin system. The Sunhemp fiber mat was also used with woven Glass fiber mat on one side to prepare an unsymmetrical hybrid laminate. The Kenaf fiber mat was placed between layers of woven Glass fiber mats whereas the flax fiber mat was placed between the woven carbon fiber mats; Epoxy LY 556 and hardener Araldite® was used as the matrix. The finished laminate thickness was 2.1 mm and dog-bone tensile specimens were extracted using a CNC router. Some of the specimens were impacted at low velocities from two different heights to study the change in thermo-mechanical response, post-impact, during tensile test. Temperature response as a function of applied stress, failure strain and work done suggests that there is a correlation between the fracture events that take place during tensile test with the temperature response. In cases where there was a ply-drop failure, the rate of temperature change could identify the failure events, even though the resultant peak temperature was less. When the specimen failed by a single mode of failure (delamination/fiber failure), the temperature rise was found to be proportional to the input work done during tensile testing.

scholarly journals The Mechanical Properties Requirement for Polymer Composite Automotive Parts - A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-133
Author(s):  
Muhamad Fitri ◽  
S. Mahzan ◽  
Fajar Anggara
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Automotive Components ◽  
Automotive Parts ◽  
Interior Walls ◽  
Natural Fiber Composite ◽  
Fiber Composite Materials

Indonesia has a large variety of natural fibers in abundance. Some of natural fibers become organic waste if not used for something needed by humans. One of the potential uses of natural fiber composite materials is to be used in automotive components. But before natural fiber composites are used in automotive components, it is necessary to examine first what are the requirements for mechanical properties or other properties required by the automotive components. Especially the automotive components which have been made from Polymers, like  dash board, Car interior walls, front and rear bumper and Car body, etc. Each of these automotive components has different function and condition, and that caused different mechanical properties needed. The purpose of this study is collecting the data from the literature, related to the properties needed for these automotive components. This study was conducted by studying the literature of research journals in the last 10 years. From the research journals, data on the requirements of mechanical properties for automotive components will be collected. Furthermore, the data of mechanical properties required for automotive components can be used as a reference to determine the reliability of automotive components made from composite

An Overview of the Characterization of Natural Cellulosic Fibers

2021 ◽  
Vol 881 ◽  
pp. 107-116
Author(s):  
Anteneh Geremew ◽  
Pieter De Winne ◽  
Tamene Adugna ◽  
Hans de Backer
Keyword(s):  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Physical Property ◽  
Composition Analysis ◽  
Cellulosic Fibers ◽  
Cellulosic Fiber ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
Natural Fiber Composite

Currently, researchers are more focusing on eco-friendly materials, sustainability, and low consumption of energy during the stage of handling, low initial cost, have appropriate mechanical properties and biodegradable and less susceptible to health hazards are the main challenge facing in the present day across the world especially to developing new materials that would improve the industrial supplies for making lightweight materials. Therefore; natural cellulosic fiber one, of effective strategies to substitute artificial fibers for its own benefits when compared and mainly concentrating to reinforce polymer matrices by natural cellulosic fiber due to their decomposable characteristic in nature. This an overview mainly discussed on commonly available natural fiber property such as physical property, chemical composition analysis, surface morphology analysis such as thermal stability analysis (TGA), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to be adopted in order to characterized natural fiber and impact of treating natural fibers by appropriate chemical on certain properties was discussed by supporting literature. In addition to this the significance of characterization of natural fiber briefly discussed and this an overview will helps other researcher’s source for natural fiber composite studies in future studies.

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