Mechanical performance of hybrid woven jute–roselle-reinforced polyester composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 407-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hazim Mohamad Hamdan ◽  
Januar Parlaungan Siregar ◽  
Sabu Thomas ◽  
Maya John Jacob ◽  
Jamiluddin Jaafar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Composite Plate ◽  
Synthetic Fibre ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Impact Testing ◽  
Void Content ◽  
Fibre Reinforcement ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
The Impact

Natural fibre acts as a significant replacement for the known synthetic fibre that tends to cause critical environmental issues. Hence, the hybridization of natural fibre reinforcement has been considered as one of the strategies in reducing synthetic fibre applications. The current research was conducted to determine the effect of layering sequence on the mechanical performance of hybrid woven jute–roselle. In addition, eight different types of composite plate that consisted of single and hybrid were fabricated through the implementation of hand lay-up method. In this case, each composite plate had to undergo the tensile, flexural and impact testing in order to acquire the effect of varying layering sequences. The results of the present study showed that the hybridization of jute–roselle provided was significant, especially on the flexural and impact performance. Furthermore, the tensile strength and modulus were higher on the JRRJ sample and maximum flexural strength also managed to be recorded by the same sample. However, the maximum flexural modulus only managed to be recorded in sample RRJJ. Meanwhile, the impact testing revealed that the composite plate of sample JJRR had the highest impact strength. The void content for all the samples was acceptable because all of them were less than 7%. Finally, scanning electron microscopic image illustrated that the fractured surfaced of composite sample was typically smooth with less formation of void and fibre pull-out.

scholarly journals Long-fibre reinforced polymer composites by 3D printing: influence of nature of reinforcement and processing parameters on mechanical performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis Dantas ◽  
Kevin Couling ◽  
Gregory J. Gibbons
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Fibre Reinforcement ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Unreinforced Material ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer

Abstract The aim of this study was to identify the effect of material type (matrix and reinforcement) and process parameters, on the mechanical properties of 3D Printed long-fibre reinforced polymer composites manufactured using a commercial 3D Printer (Mark Two). The effect of matrix material (Onyx or polyamide), reinforcement type (Carbon, Kevlar®, and HSHT glass), volume of reinforcement, and reinforcement lay-up orientation on both Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Flexural Modulus were investigated. For Onyx, carbon fibre reinforcement offered the largest increase in both UTS and Flexural Modulus over unreinforced material (1228 ± 19% and 1114 ± 6% respectively). Kevlar® and HSHT also provided improvements but these were less significant. Similarly, for Nylon, the UTS and Flexural Modulus were increased by 1431 ± 56% and 1924 ± 5% by the addition of carbon fibre reinforcement. Statistical analysis indicated that changing the number of layers of reinforcement had the largest impact on both UTS and Flexural Strength, and all parameters were statistically significant.

scholarly journals Water Absorption Behaviour and Mechanical Performance of Pineapple Leaf Fibre Reinforced Polylactic Acid Composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 5760-5774 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. H. Agung ◽  
M. H. M. Hamdan ◽  
Januar Parlaungan Siregar ◽  
D. Bachtiar ◽  
C. Tezara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Synthetic Fibre ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Scientific Work ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Compression Moulding ◽  
Alternative Sources ◽  
Flexural Tests

Fast-growing scientific work is focusing on alternative sources to replace modern synthetic fibre materials due to the adverse effects caused by petroleum-based materials. Natural fibre possesses high potential as a replacement for synthetic fibre and petroleum-based products. These materials are not only greener and environmental-friendly, but also safe for human health. As such, this study investigated the influence of compatibilising agent of maleated anhydride polyethylene (MAPE) on mechanical performance of pineapple leaf fibre (PALF) reinforced polylactic acid (PLA). The raw materials, such as PALF, PLA, and MAPE, were mixed by using a hot roller mixer machine and hot compression moulding at 190ºC. The specimens were then tested for water absorption and flexibility. The specimens were submerged in water for 0, 7, 14, and 21 days. Three types of tests were conducted, namely water absorption, tensile, and flexural assessments. The results of water absorption, tensile, and flexural tests for the untreated PALF composite (UPALF) and treated PLAF composite (TPALF) were recorded and explained. As a conclusion, composite materials based on hydrophilic natural fibre may reduce the tensile and flexural properties of the composite.

scholarly journals The impact of fibre processing on the mechanical properties of epoxy matrix composites and wood-based particleboard reinforced with hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) fibre

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albert Hernandez-Estrada ◽  
Jörg Müssig ◽  
Mark Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Zone ◽  
Structural Integrity ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Cannabis Sativa ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Fibre Reinforcement ◽  
Fibre Bundles ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis work investigated the impact that the processing of hemp (C. sativa L.) fibre has on the mechanical properties of unidirectional fibre-reinforced epoxy resin composites loaded in axial tension, and particleboard reinforced with aligned fibre bundles applied to one surface of the panel. For this purpose, mechanically processed (decorticated) and un-processed hemp fibre bundles, obtained from retted and un-retted hemp stems, were utilised. The results clearly show the impact of fibre reinforcement in both materials. Epoxy composites reinforced with processed hemp exhibited 3.3 times greater tensile strength when compared to the un-reinforced polymer, while for the particleboards, the bending strength obtained in those reinforced with processed hemp was 1.7 times greater than the un-reinforced particleboards. Moreover, whether the fibre bundles were processed or un-processed also affected the mechanical performance, especially in the epoxy composites. For example, the un-processed fibre-reinforced epoxy composites exhibited 49% greater work of fracture than the composites reinforced with processed hemp. In the wood-based particleboards, however, the difference was not significant. Additionally, observations of the fracture zone of the specimens showed different failure characteristics depending on whether the composites were reinforced with processed or un-processed hemp. Both epoxy composites and wood-based particleboards reinforced with un-processed hemp exhibited fibre reinforcement apparently able to retain structural integrity after the composite’s failure. On the other hand, when processed hemp was used as reinforcement, fibre bundles showed a clear cut across the specimen, with the fibre-reinforcement mainly failing at the composite's fracture zone.

Special Grout for Anchoring Steel Elements with High Proportion of Fly Ash Contaminated by Denitrification Process

2018 ◽  
Vol 276 ◽  
pp. 160-166
Author(s):  
Tomáš Žlebek ◽  
Jakub Hodul ◽  
Rostislav Drochytka
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Silica Sand ◽  
Fluidized Bed Combustion ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Denitrification Process

This paper focuses on the possible use of fly ash contaminated by denitrification process as filler for special grouts based on epoxy resin. This fly ash is contaminated by combined ammonia ions as a consequence of flue gas denitrification. When mixing this fly ash with water and silica materials, ammonia (NH3) is released, therefore its application in these materials is inappropriate. The use of such fly ash as filler in polymeric substances, e.g. epoxy, polyester or vinyl ester resin, seems to be appropriate. When mixing fly ash with these materials, fly ash particles become coated with a polymeric substance, therefore no toxic ammonia is released. In the experiment, the impact of two kinds of contaminated fly ashes (FA-1, FA-2) and different percentages of filler in a polymer grout was examined on the resulting physical and mechanical properties. It was found that the best properties were by the grout with fly ash from circulating fluidized bed combustion from the Kladno thermal power plant (FA-1) under 45% of filling. This material showed high compressive and three-point bending strength and the flexural modulus was even higher than in the case of the reference material, which contained reference silica sand with optimal round grain shape as filler. Furthermore, chemical resistance of these materials against aggressive liquid solutions used in industrial operations were examined. An ideal grout formula was checked in a cut of an embedded steel element under optical microscope. A pull-out strength test was also performed in the case of the best formulas to determine the anchoring rate of embedded steel rod.

Effect of Coupling Agents and Particle Size on Mechanical Performance of Polyethylene Composites Comprising Wollastonite Micro-Fibres

2007 ◽  
Vol 334-335 ◽  
pp. 265-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Wen Yuan ◽  
Debes Bhattacharyya ◽  
Allan J. Easteal
Keyword(s):  
Impact Strength ◽  
Coupling Agent ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Polymer Processing ◽  
Processing Technique ◽  
Fibre Reinforcement ◽  
Rotational Moulding ◽  
Polyethylene Matrix ◽  
The Impact

The usefulness of rotational moulding (rotomoulding) as a polymer processing technique is often limited by the selection of polymers, which in most cases happens to be polyethylene (PE). In the present study, PE polyethylene was blended with wollastonite microfibres and maleated polyethylene (as a coupling agent) with the purpose of developing an improved material for rotational moulding. The incorporation of wollastonite fibres without any coupling agent improved the tensile strength, but showed a reduction in impact strength. As expected, the most significant enhancement due to wollastonite was in the tensile modulus.. The addition of a coupling agent improved both the impact strength and the processability, especially when wollastonite was coated with aminosilane. Scanning electron microscopy revealed good adhesion between the coated fibre reinforcement and the polyethylene matrix at the fracture surface.

scholarly journals Mechanical Performance of Long-fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites by 3D Printing

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis Dantas ◽  
Greg Gibbons
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Fibre Composite ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Fibre Reinforcement ◽  
Number Of Layers

Abstract Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D Printing, has been around for more than 2 decades and has recently gained importance for use in direct manufacturing. The quantified physical properties of materials are required by design engineers to inform and validate their designs, and this is no less true for AM that it is for traditional manufacturing methods. Recent innovation in AM has seen the emergence of long-fibre composite AM technologies, such as the Mark Two (Markforged Inc, USA) system, enabling the manufacture of thermoplastic polymer composites with long-fibre reinforcement. To date though, the mechanical response of the materials with respect to build parameter variation is little understood. In this project, selected mechanical properties (ultimate tensile strength – UTS and flexural modulus) of samples processed using the Mark Two printer were studied. The effect of the reinforcement type (Carbon, Kevlar®, and HSHT glass), amount of reinforcement, reinforcement lay-up orientation, and the base matrix material (Onyx and polyamide) on these properties were assessed using accepted standard test methods. For Onyx, the UTS and Flexural Modulus was improved by a maximum of 244 ± 10 MPa (1228 ± 19%) and 14.2 ± 0.3 GPa (1114 ± 6%) (Carbon), by 143 ± 1 MPa (721 ± 18%) and 7.1 ± 0.3 GPa (560 ± 6%) (Kevlar®) and 209 ± 4 MPa (1049 ± 19%) and 6.0 ± 0.1 GPa (469 ± 6%) (HSHT glass). For Nylon the UTS and Flexural Modulus was improved by 235 ± 4 MPa (1431 ± 56%) and 14.1 ± 0.2 GPa (1924 ± 5%) (Carbon), 143 ± 3 MPa (867 ± 56%) and 6.79 ± 0.08 GPa (927 ± 5%) (Kevlar®) and 204 ± 2 MPa (1250 ± 55%) and 5.73 ± 0.09 GPa (782 ± 5%) (HSHT glass). A regression and ANOVA analysis for UTS indicated that the number of layers of reinforcement had the largest impact on UTS (F = 11,483 P < 0.005), with the second most important parameter being the type of reinforcement (F = 855 P < 0.005). The parameter effects for all four parameters were significant (P ≤ 0.05). For the Flexural Modulus, the number of layers of reinforcement was again the most significant parameter (F = 2733 P < 0.005), with the second most important parameter again being the type of reinforcement (F = 1339 P < 0.005). Again, the parameter effects for all four parameters were significant (P ≤ 0.05), although the influence of base material had much less significant effect on determining the Flexural Modulus than it did in controlling UTS.

scholarly journals Tuning Nano-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate Content in Novel Rechargeable Antibacterial Dental Sealant

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Ibrahim ◽  
Faisal AlQarni ◽  
Yousif Al-Dulaijan ◽  
Michael Weir ◽  
Thomas Oates ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Amorphous Calcium Phosphate ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Dental Materials ◽  
Ion Release ◽  
Dental Sealants ◽  
Mass Fractions ◽  
The Impact

Dental sealants with antibacterial and remineralizing properties are promising for caries prevention among children and adolescents. The application of nanotechnology and polymer development have enabled nanoparticles of amorphous calcium phosphate (NACP) and dimethylaminohexadecyl methacrylate (DMAHDM) to emerge as anti-caries strategies via resin-based dental materials. Our objectives in this study were to (1) incorporate different mass fractions of NACP into a parental rechargeable and antibacterial sealant; (2) investigate the effects on mechanical performance, and (3) assess how the variations in NACP concentration would affect the calcium (Ca) and phosphate (PO4) ion release and re-chargeability over time. NACP were synthesized using a spray-drying technique and incorporated at mass fractions of 0, 10, 20 and 30%. Flexural strength, flexural modulus, and flowability were assessed for mechanical and physical performance. Ca and PO4 ion release were measured over 70 days, and three ion recharging cycles were performed for re-chargeability. The impact of the loading percentage of NACP upon the sealant’s performance was evaluated, and the optimized formulation was eventually selected. The experimental sealant at 20% NACP had flexural strength and flexural modulus of 79.5 ± 8.4 MPa and 4.2 ± 0.4 GPa, respectively, while the flexural strength and flexural modulus of a commercial sealant control were 70.7 ± 5.5 MPa (p > 0.05) and 3.3 ± 0.5 GPa (p < 0.05), respectively. A significant reduction in flow was observed in the experimental sealant at 30% NACP (p < 0.05). Increasing the NACP mass fraction increased the ion release. The sealant formulation with NACP at 20% displayed desirable mechanical performance and ideal flow and handling properties, and also showed high levels of long-term Ca and PO4 ion release and excellent recharge capabilities. The findings provide fundamental data for the development of a new generation of antibacterial and rechargeable Ca and PO4 dental sealants to promote remineralization and inhibit caries.

scholarly journals Long-fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites by 3D Printing: Influence of Nature of Reinforcement and Processing Parameters on Mechanical Performance

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis Dantas ◽  
Kevin Couling ◽  
Greg Gibbons
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Fibre Reinforcement ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Unreinforced Material ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer

Abstract The aim of this study was to identify the effect of material type (matrix and reinforcement) and process parameters, on the mechanical properties of 3D Printed long-fibre reinforced polymer composites manufactured using a commercial 3D Printer (Mark Two). The effect of matrix material (Onyx or polyamide), reinforcement type (Carbon, Kevlar®, and HSHT glass), volume of reinforcement, and reinforcement lay-up orientation on both Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Flexural Modulus were investigated. For Onyx, carbon fibre reinforcement offered the largest increase in both UTS and Flexural Modulus over unreinforced material (1,228±19 % and 1,114±6 % respectively). Kevlar® and HSHT also provided improvements but these were less significant. Similarly, for Nylon, the UTS and Flexural Modulus were increased by 1,431±56 % and 1,924±5 % by the addition of carbon fibre reinforcement. Statistical analysis indicated that changing the number of layers of reinforcement had the largest impact on both UTS and Flexural Strength, and all parameters were statistically significant.

scholarly journals Studi Ketahanan Benturan pada Komposit Serat Rami-epoksi dan Polimer Blend ABS-PP untuk Aplikasi Bahan Alternatif Soket Prostesis

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Fadli Robiandi ◽  
Menasita Menasita ◽  
Ikal M
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Blend ◽  
Impact Energy ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Charpy Impact ◽  
Charpy Impact Test ◽  
Impact Testing ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Composite Samples

Fabrication of rami fiber based on composite with epoxy matrixs and polymer blend of ABS-PP for alternative prosthetic soket application have been conducted. This research attemp to analyze impact resistance of rami-epoxy based on composite and polymer blend base ABS-PP. Those sample was made by hand lay up and simple hot casting methode at a temperature of 250 oC. rami-epoxy based on composite and polymer blend samples with volume fraction variation 0%, 25%, 50% and 75%. The result of charpy impact test showed an increase in impact energy along with an increase in the volume fraction of rami. In other hand, an increase in ABS volume fraction could reduce the impact energy of polymer blend samples. From impact testing result, both samples showed brittle like-structure. Broken Fiber with low fiber pull out mechanism was found out in rami-epoxy composite samples. Polymer blend samples showed pull out mechanism on ABS grain.

Effect of low nanoclay content on the physico-mechanical properties of poly(lactic acid) nanocomposites

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
JR Robledo-Ortíz ◽  
AS Martín del Campo ◽  
EJ López-Naranjo ◽  
M Arellano ◽  
CF Jasso-Gastinel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Degradation Temperature ◽  
Nanoclay Content ◽  
The Impact

In this work, three different nanoclays (1.44P, 1.34MN, and Cloisite 15A) were used to reinforce an injection grade poly(lactic acid) (PLA). The nanocomposites (NCs) were prepared using three different nanoclay concentration levels (1, 3, and 5 wt%) in a twin-screw extruder. To evaluate their mechanical performance (static and dynamic tests) and thermal properties, the respective samples were obtained by injection molding. Results showed that the three nanoclays significantly increased the tensile and flexural modulus of the injection grade PLA. The 1.34MN NCs also showed improvement in the tensile strength. An increment in flexural strength was obtained with 1.34MN and 1.44P nanoclays, while with nanoclay 15A, the flexural strength decreased. Additionally, the use of 5 wt% of 1.44P nanoclay allowed an increase in impact strength while using 1.34MN and 15A nanoclays, the impact strength was similar to the one observed for pure PLA. In general, mechanodynamic analysis results showed that storage modulus increased with nanoclay content; while thermogravimetric analysis indicated that none of the nanoclays has a significant effect over the degradation temperature of pure PLA. Differential scanning calorimetry results showed that the crystallinity of PLA is enhanced with nanoclay inclusion. For 1.34MN NCs, X-ray diffraction observations exposed that the mineral clay relative intensity peaks disappeared indicating nanoclay exfoliation, which contributes to the increase in tensile and flexural strength in the NCs. Nevertheless for 1.44P and 15A nanoclays, an increase in the interlayer distance (intercalation) was detected.

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