Effect of gamma radiation on physico-mechanical properties of vulcanized natural rubber/carbon fiber composites

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 (8) ◽  
pp. 677-690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Medhat M Hassan ◽  
Khaled F El-Nemr ◽  
Anhar A Abd El-Megeed
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Irradiation Dose ◽  
Carbon Fiber Composites ◽  
Fiber Loading ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
Short Carbon ◽  
Thermal Stability Of ◽  
Different Doses

Natural rubber was reinforced with a short carbon fibers (SCFs) at different concentrations (0–20 part per hundred part of rubber (phr)). The composites were vulcanized by sulfur, then subjected to gamma radiation at different doses up to 40 kGy. Physico-mechanical properties of composites were studied. Also, thermogravimetric analysis was used to investigate the influence of the incorporation of SCF on the thermal properties of prepared composites. It was observed that the mechanical properties like tensile strength increases with increasing irradiation dose up to 30 kGy and fiber loading up to 15 phr, meanwhile the hardness and modulus increase with increasing fiber loading, but not affected by irradiation dose. Thermal stability of composites was increased by fiber loading content at constant irradiation dose. The morphological studies were made by means of scanning electron microscopy to investigate the structure change caused by the incorporation of SCF.

scholarly journals Thermo-mechanical behavior of epoxy composite reinforced by carbon and Kevlar fiber

2018 ◽  
Vol 225 ◽  
pp. 01022
Author(s):  
Falak O. Abasi ◽  
Raghad U. Aabass
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Loading ◽  
Kevlar Fiber ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Short Carbon

Newer manufacturing techniques were invented and introduced during the last few decades; some of them were increasingly popular due to their enhanced advantages and ease of manufacturing over the conventional processes. Polymer composite material such as glass, carbon and Kevlar fiber reinforced composite are popular in high performance and light weight applications such as aerospace and automobile fields. This research has been done by reinforcing the matrix (epoxy) resin with two kinds of the reinforcement fibers. One weight fractions were used (20%) wt., Epoxy reinforced with chopped carbon fiber and second reinforcement was epoxy reinforced with hybrid reinforcements Kevlar fiber and improved one was the three laminates Kevlar fiber and chopped carbon fibers reinforced epoxy resin. After preparation of composite materials some of the mechanical properties have been studied. Four different fiber loading, i.e., 0 wt. %, 20wt. % CCF, 20wt. % SKF, AND 20wt. %CCF + 20wt. % SKF were taken for evaluating the above said properties. The thermal and mechanical properties, i.e., hardness load, impact strength, flexural strength (bending load), and thermal conductivity are determined to represent the behaviour of composite structures with that of fibers loading. The results show that with the increase in fiber loading the mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites increases as compared to short carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites except in case of hardness, short carbon fiber reinforced composites shows better results. Similarly, flexural strength test, Impact test, and Brinell hardness test the results show the flexural strength, impact strength of the hybrid composites values were increased with existence of Kevlar fibers, while the hardness was decrease. But the reinforcement with carbon fibers increases the hardness and decreases other tests.

Thermal stability and mechanical properties of modified starch/NR composite

e-Polymers ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhi-Fen Wang ◽  
Si-Dong Li ◽  
Xin Fu ◽  
Hua Lin ◽  
Xiao-Dong She ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Natural Rubber Latex ◽  
Modified Starch ◽  
Rubber Latex ◽  
Rubber Composite ◽  
Reaction Activation Energy ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

AbstractThe starch/natural rubber composite was prepared by blending the modified starch by esterification with natural rubber latex. The modified starch particles are homogenously distributed throughout the natural rubber (NR) matrix. In comparison with the host NR, the thermal stability of composite is significantly improved. The thermal degradation temperatures (T) and reaction activation energy (E) of composite are higher than those of the pure NR. The hardness, stress at 500%, tensile strength, permanent deformation and tear strength of composite increase linearly with the increment of dosage of modified starch.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties of Natural Rubber Nanocomposites Filled with Thermally Treated Attapulgite

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jihu Wang ◽  
Dajun Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Curing Process ◽  
Immiscible Blends ◽  
Microscope Images ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Modified Attapulgite ◽  
Rubber Nanocomposites ◽  
Thermal Stability Of ◽  
Scanning Electron

Natural rubber (NR) nanocomposites were prepared in a double-roller plasticator mixer with purified attapulgite (PAT) or modified attapulgite, which was treated at 450°C (PAT-450) and 850°C (PAT-850) for two hours. The structures of the pristine, purified, and modified attapulgite were characterized by FTIR, TEM, XRD, and BET. The results indicated that the structure of attapulgite changed with the increased temperature. The effects of the PAT treatment and content on the mechanical properties of the NR nanocomposites were also investigated. The results showed that AT increased curing process of natural rubber. A significant improvement in the tensile strength, wearability, and solvent resistance of the nanocomposites was observed with the addition of different types of attapulgite as compared to those of pure NR. Scanning electron microscope images showed that the filler was located at the interface, which induced compatibilization in the immiscible blends. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed a significant improvement in the thermal stability of the NR/PAT nanocomposites.

scholarly journals Processing and Characterisation of Banana Leaf Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Cassava Starch Composites

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 1420
Author(s):  
Ridhwan Jumaidin ◽  
Nuraliah Ahmad Diah ◽  
R. A. Ilyas ◽  
Roziela Hanim Alamjuri ◽  
Fahmi Asyadi Md Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Decomposition Temperature ◽  
Cassava Starch ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Good Adhesion ◽  
Intermolecular Hydrogen Bonds ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Banana Leaf ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Increasing environmental concerns have led to greater attention to the development of biodegradable materials. The aim of this paper is to investigate the effect of banana leaf fibre (BLF) on the thermal and mechanical properties of thermoplastic cassava starch (TPCS). The biocomposites were prepared by incorporating 10 to 50 wt.% BLF into the TPCS matrix. The samples were characterised for their thermal and mechanical properties. The results showed that there were significant increments in the tensile and flexural properties of the materials, with the highest strength and modulus values obtained at 40 wt.% BLF content. Thermogravimetric analysis showed that the addition of BLF had increased the thermal stability of the material, indicated by higher-onset decomposition temperature and ash content. Morphological studies through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) exhibited a homogenous distribution of fibres and matrix with good adhesion, which is crucial in improving the mechanical properties of biocomposites. This was also attributed to the strong interaction of intermolecular hydrogen bonds between TPCS and fibre, proven by the FT-IR test that observed the presence of O–H bonding in the biocomposite.

Influence of the Type of Alkylamine Organic Modifiers on Thermal Mechanical Behavior and other Related Properties of Natural Rubber/Clay Nanocomposites

2013 ◽  
Vol 844 ◽  
pp. 217-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uraiwan Sookyung ◽  
Woothichai Thaijaroen ◽  
Norbert Vennemann ◽  
Charoen Nakason
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Stress Relaxation ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
The Other ◽  
Clay Nanocomposites ◽  
Organic Modifier ◽  
Organic Modifiers ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Sodium-montmorillonite (Na-MMT) nanoclay was modified with different types of alkylamine organic modifier including primary and quaternary alkylamines. Influence types of alkylamine on properties of natural rubber/clay nanocomposites was investigated. It was found that organoclays caused improvement of mechanical properties of natural rubber, and accelerated vulcanization reaction with higher degree of crosslinking. In addition, organoclay modified with quaternary alkylamine showed significance cure reversion phenomenon which caused reduction of thermal stability. On the other hand, primary alkylamine modified nanoclay caused improvement of thermal stability of natural rubber. Moreover, stress relaxation was observed at the melting temperature of the modifying agent.

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Kaolin/Natural Rubber Nanocomposites Prepared by the Conventional Two-Roll Mill Method

2012 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 142-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian Zhang ◽  
Yu De Zhang ◽  
Yan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Filler Loading ◽  
Rubber Matrix ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Roll Mill ◽  
Thermal Analyser ◽  
Rubber Nanocomposites

Nanoomposites consisting of natural rubber (NR) reinforced with the modified kaolin were fabricated. The effect of modified kaolin loading on the mechanical properties of the vulcanizates was examined by varying its incorporation (20–50 phr). The NR-based nanocomposites were characterized using the transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Instron tensile machine and thermal analyser. These filled NR composites exhibit outstanding mechanical properties and much higher thermal stability compared to the pure NR. The hardness and tensile properties increased with increasing filler loading and an optimum of tensile strength was achieved at 50 phr of modified kaolin. The morphological studies by TEM revealed that kaolinite layers were finely dispersed into the natural rubber matrix and orientationally arranged in parallel

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