scholarly journals Effect of the Aggressive Environment on the Damage of a Glass Polyester Composite Developed by Hand Layup Process

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabila Belloul ◽  
Hassiba Hamadache ◽  
Ali Ahmed Benyahia ◽  
Aîcha Serier
Keyword(s):  
Glass Fibre ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Chemical Degradation ◽  
Structural Defects ◽  
Alkaline Solutions ◽  
Infrared Analysis ◽  
Mechanical Degradation ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Polyester Composite

This work treats the behavior of a glass fibre/unsaturated polyester (UP) composite with structural defects subjected to the attack of two corrosive solutions: H2SO4and NaOH. The gravimetric analysis, the uptake mass of the resin, and the interfaces in the composite are established according to the proportion of the matrix/composite. The obtained results showed that, in the acidic solution, the glass fibre and the fibre/matrix interface absorption share is more significant than the alkaline solution. While the Fourier transform infrared analysis (FT-IR) of the UP resin revealed the presence of chemical degradation phenomenon (hydrolysis), the fibre corrosion was characterized by the atomic absorption analysis (AAS). The fibres/matrix interfaces degradation was confirmed by microscopic observations (SEM). The diffusion kinetics of the both acid and alkaline solutions and chemical and mechanical degradation are affected by the presence of the pores in elaborated material.

Degradation Mechanism of Glass/Polyester Composite Exposure to Acidic and Alkaline Solutions at Room Temperature

2015 ◽  
Vol 1101 ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Belloul Nabila ◽  
Hamadache Hassiba ◽  
Ahmed Benyahia Ali ◽  
Aîcha Sérier
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Degradation Mechanism ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Chemical Degradation ◽  
Alkaline Solutions ◽  
Infrared Analysis ◽  
Mechanical Behaviors ◽  
Mass Losses ◽  
Polyester Composite ◽  
Ft Ir

The aim of this work is the studyof the degradation mechanism of a glass fiber/unsaturated polyester (UP) composite immersed inacidic(H2SO4)and alkaline(NaOH)solutionslike establishing a relation between the chemical and the mechanical behaviors of this material. The gravimetric analyses showed a pseudo fickianbehavior for the samples immersed in H2SO4 and mass losses with a pseudo-stage of saturation as from 64 hours of immersion for the samples immersed in NaOH.The Fourier transform infrared analysis (FT-IR)of the UP resin revealed the presence of chemical degradation phenomenon (hydrolysis).Microscopic observations (SEM) confirmed the fibres/matrix interfacesdegradation. The effect of these degradations has been reflected one the mechanical properties of the materials.

Effects of Ageing in Marine Environment on Glass Fibre/Unsaturated Polyester Composite

2011 ◽  
Vol 146 ◽  
pp. 51-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khedoudja Laoubi ◽  
Nabila Belloul ◽  
Ali Ahmed Benyahia ◽  
Aîcha Sérier ◽  
Nourdine Ouali
Keyword(s):  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Laminated Composite ◽  
Chemical Degradation ◽  
Polyester Composite ◽  
Fibre Degradation ◽  
Hydrolysis Of ◽  
Fibre Matrix ◽  
Strength And Ductility ◽  
Made In

The aim of this work is the study of the long term behaviour of a laminated composite made in glass/polyester and aged in seawater at various temperatures. The results obtained show that the immersion in seawater causes ageing of the composite material. This was reflected first by a change in color of the material depending on the temperature of the immersion and the gel-coat loses its brightness. The infrared spectroscopy has confirmed activation of chemical degradation (hydrolysis of the resin and of the fibre/matrix interface, fibre degradation). This chemical degradation could be the cause of decrease in strength and ductility detected by analysing the behaviour of immersed testing specimens. It could also be the cause of the increase of absorption rate recorded for immersions exceeding 22 days.

Kenaf Bast-Unsaturated Polyester Composite: The Effect of Different Alkaline Treatment Condition on Tensile Properties

2013 ◽  
Vol 594-595 ◽  
pp. 644-647
Author(s):  
Abdul Rahman Rozyanty ◽  
M.Y. Nur Firdaus ◽  
Luqman Musa
Keyword(s):  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Alkaline Treatment ◽  
Kenaf Fiber ◽  
Bast Fiber ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Polyester Composite ◽  
Electron Microscope Analysis ◽  
Kenaf Bast ◽  
Kenaf Bast Fiber ◽  
Composite Properties

The biocomposites were prepared by using kenaf bast fiber mat as reinforcing materials at different percentage. The kenaf bast fiber was treated with alkaline at different sodium hydroxide (NaOH) percentage. Composites which were made from treated alkaline kenaf treated bast fiber showed better mechanical properties (tensile) than those of the unmodified. Scanning electron microscope analysis showed the evidence of the enhancement of the compatibility between kenaf bast fiber and the matrix. The percentage of kenaf fiber in composites also plays a crucial role in determining the composite properties.

Effect of mechanical consolidation on adhesion mechanism of hybrid non-woven Alfa fibers reinforced unsaturated polyester composite

2016 ◽  
pp. 3940-3946
Author(s):  
A. Triki ◽  
Med Ben Hassen
Keyword(s):  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Vibrational Analysis ◽  
Relative Volume ◽  
Adhesion Mechanism ◽  
Needle Punching ◽  
Wool Fibers ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Alfa Fibers ◽  
Polyester Composite ◽  
Mechanical Consolidation

Vibrational analysis based on FTIR measurements were performed on hybrid non-woven Alfa fibers reinforced unsaturated polyester composite (HNWAFRUP) and its constituents. The reinforcement was made up of Alfa and wool fibers in the relative volume fractions ratio 4:1. These non-woven fibers sheet were consolidated mechanically by means of the needle punching. This study revealed that the increase of passages numbers in this device allowed the separation of the Alfa fibers and the reduction of the lignin’s component in these fibers which decreased its hydrophilic character. Chemical reactions between wool and Alfa fibers were based mainly on the appearance of new vibrations originating from wool fibers in the reinforcement. Adhesion mechanism between the matrix and the reinforcement was established by chemical bonds formed by secondary bonding. Tensile testing performed on this composite revealed the enhancement of its mechanical properties attributed to a less fiber to fiber contact of wool fibers. Nevertheless, the decrease of its specific Young’s modulus revealed the mechanical consolidation effect on Alfa fibers/matrix adhesion. 

A Study of Some Mechanical and Physical Properties for Palm Fiber/Polyester Composite

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (3B) ◽  
pp. 104-114
Author(s):  
Samah M. Hussein
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Dielectric Constant ◽  
Date Palm ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Dielectric Strength ◽  
Palm Fiber ◽  
Mechanical And Physical Properties ◽  
Polyester Composite

This research has been done by reinforcing the matrix (unsaturated polyester) resin with natural material (date palm fiber (DPF)). The fibers were exposure to alkali treatment before reinforcement. The samples have been prepared by using hand lay-up technique with fiber volume fraction of (10%, 20% and 30%). After preparation of the mechanical and physical properties have been studied such as, compression, flexural, impact strength, thermal conductivity, Dielectric constant and dielectric strength. The polyester composite reinforced with date palm fiber at volume fraction (10% and 20%) has good mechanical properties rather than pure unsaturated polyester material, while the composite reinforced with 30% Vf present poor mechanical properties. Thermal conductivity results indicated insulator composite behavior. The effect of present fiber polar group induces of decreasing in dielectric strength, and increasing dielectric constant. The reinforcement composite 20% Vf showed the best results in mechanical, thermal and electrical properties.

scholarly journals Sugar Palm Fibre-Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composite Interface Characterisation by Pull-Out Test

2011 ◽  
Vol 471-472 ◽  
pp. 1034-1039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zulkiflle Leman ◽  
S.M. Sapuan ◽  
S. Suppiah
Keyword(s):  
Sea Water ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Fibre Surface ◽  
Pond Water ◽  
Single Fibre ◽  
Sewage Water ◽  
Natural Fibres ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Polyester Composite ◽  
Sugar Palm Fibre

Polymer composites using natural fibres as the reinforcing agents have found their use in many applications. However, they do suffer from a few limitations, due to the hydrophilicity of the natural fibres which results in low compatibility with the hydrophobic polymer matrices. This paper aims to determine the best sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) fibre surface treatment to improve the fibre-matrix interfacial adhesion. Fibre surface modifications were carried out by water retting process where the fibres were immersed in sea water, pond water and sewage water for the period of 30 days. The test samples were fabricated by placing a single fibre in an unsaturated polyester resin. Single-fibre pull-out tests showed that freshwater-treated fibres possessed the highest interfacial shear strength, followed by untreated fibres, sewage water-treated fibres, and sea water-treated fibres. Further surface analyses of the samples were performed using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and an Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) system.

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