Thermomechanical and spectroscopic characterization of natural fibre composites

Bhimal fibres are quite a newer kind of bio-degradable fibres. They have never been heard before in literatures from the view point of their utility as engineering material. These fibres have been utilized for investigation of their properties. Characterization of this fibre is essential to determine its properties for further use as reinforcing fibre in polymeric, bio-degradable and other kinds of matrix. With this objective, the fabrication method and other mechanical properties of Bhimal-reinforced-PVA biocomposite have been discussed. The stress-strain curves and load-deflection characteristics are obtained. The tensile, compressive, flexure and impact strengths have been calculated. The results are shown in tables and graphs. The results obtained are compared with other existing natural fibre biocomposites. From the observations, it has been concluded that the tensile strength of Bhimal-reinforced-PVA biocomposite is higher than other natural fibre composites. Hence these can be used as reinforcement to produce much lighter weight biocomposites.

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Mechanical Characterization of Polypropylene Natural Fibre Composites

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.383-390.2737 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 383-390 ◽

pp. 2737-2740 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sd Jacob Muthu ◽

Ratnam Paskaramoorthy

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Mechanical Characterization ◽

Fibre Surface ◽

Alkaline Treatment ◽

Natural Fibre ◽

Fibre Composites ◽

The Matrix ◽

Pp Composites ◽

Fibre Loading

Using polypropylene (PP) as matrix and kenaf mat as reinforcement, composite test samples were fabricated by compression molding. Thereafter, the effect of fibre loading and the alkaline fibre surface treatment on the mechanical properties were studied. The kenaf/PP composites were found to have better mechanical properties than the polymer matrix. As expected, the interfacial bonding between the matrix and the fibres improved considerably when the fibres were subjected to alkaline treatment.

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Characterization of thermoplastic natural fibre composites made from woven hybrid yarn prepregs with different weave pattern

Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing ◽

10.1016/j.compositesa.2015.05.029 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 76 ◽

pp. 154-161 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Behnaz Baghaei ◽

Mikael Skrifvars ◽

Lena Berglin

Keyword(s):

Natural Fibre ◽

Hybrid Yarn ◽

Fibre Composites ◽

Weave Pattern

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Natural Fibre Composites and Their Applications: A Review

Journal of Composites Science ◽

10.3390/jcs2040066 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 66 ◽

Cited By ~ 73

Author(s):

Paulo Peças ◽

Hugo Carvalho ◽

Hafiz Salman ◽

Marco Leite

Keyword(s):

Natural Fibre ◽

Industrial Applications ◽

Natural Fibres ◽

Prospective Analysis ◽

Future Trends ◽

Application Performance ◽

Natural Origin ◽

Fibre Composites ◽

Wide Range

There is significant work published in recent years about natural fibres polymeric composites. Most of the studies are about the characterization of natural fibres and their comparison with conventional composites regarding mechanical behaviour and application performance. There are dozens of types of natural fibres with different properties influencing their use, or not, in specific industrial applications. The natural origin of these materials causes, in general, a wide range of variations in properties depending mainly on the harvesting location and conditions, making it difficult to select the appropriate fibre for a specific application. In this paper, a comprehensive review about the properties of natural fibres used as composite materials reinforcement is presented, aiming to map where each type of fibre is positioned in several properties. Recent published work on emergent types of fibres is also reviewed. A bibliometric study regarding applications of natural fibres composites is presented. A prospective analysis about the future trends of natural fibres applications and the required developments to broaden their applications is also presented and discussed.

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