Kenaf/Synthetic and Kevlar®/Cellulosic Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Composites: A Review

This paper reviews the published and ongoing research work on kenaf/synthetic and Kevlar®/cellulosic fiber-reinforced composite materials. The combination of natural fibers with synthetic fibers in hybrid composites has become increasingly applied in several different fields of technology and engineering. As a result, a better balance between performance and cost is expected to be achieved by 2015, through appropriate material design. This review is intended to provide an outline of the essential outcomes of those hybrid composite materials currently utilized, focusing on processing and mechanical and structural properties.

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Critical Review of Natural Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composites: Processing, Properties, Applications and Cost

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym13203514 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (20) ◽

pp. 3514

Author(s):

M. J. Suriani ◽

R. A. Ilyas ◽

M. Y. M. Zuhri ◽

A. Khalina ◽

M. T. H. Sultan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Natural Fiber ◽

Hybrid Composites ◽

Natural Fibers ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Synthetic Fibers ◽

Reinforced Composite ◽

Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites ◽

Natural Composites ◽

Composites Processing ◽

Processing Properties

Increasing scientific interest has occurred concerning the utilization of natural fiber-enhanced hybrid composites that incorporate one or more types of natural enhancement. Annual natural fiber production is estimated to be 1,783,965 × 103 tons/year. Extensive studies have been conducted in the domains of natural/synthetic as well as natural/natural hybrid composites. As synthetic fibers have better rigidity and strength than natural fibers, natural/synthetic hybrid composites have superior qualities via hybridization compared to natural composites in fibers. In general, natural fiber compounds have lower characteristics, limiting the use of natural composites reinforced by fiber. Significant effort was spent in enhancing the mechanical characteristics of this group of materials to increase their strengths and applications, especially via the hybridization process, by manipulating the characteristics of fiber-reinforced composite materials. Current studies concentrate on enhancing the understanding of natural fiber-matrix adhesion, enhancing processing methods, and natural fiber compatibility. The optimal and resilient conceptions have also been addressed due to the inherently more significant variabilities. Moreover, much research has tackled natural fiber reinforced hybrid composite costs. In addition, this review article aims to offer a review of the variables that lead to the mechanical and structural failure of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites, as well as an overview of the details and costings of the composites.

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Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Hemp-Banana-Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.766-767.167 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 766-767 ◽

pp. 167-172 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

R. Bhoopathi ◽

C. Deepa ◽

G. Sasikala ◽

M. Ramesh

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Composite Materials ◽

Hybrid Composites ◽

Glass Fibers ◽

Sem Analysis ◽

Synthetic Fiber ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Fiber Failure ◽

Morphological Studies ◽

Reinforced Composite

Due to desirable properties and its role of natural and manmade fibers reinforced composite materials are growing in a faster rate in the field of engineering and technology. Now-a-days the treated natural composites are serves better in terms of corrosive resistance, and other desirable properties when compared to the traditional materials. The main aim of this experimental study is to fabricate and investigate the mechanical properties such as tensile strengths, flexural strengths and impact strengths of NaOH treated and hemp-banana-glass fibers reinforced hybrid composites. From the experimental results, it has been noted that the treated hemp-banana-glass fibers reinforced hybrid epoxy composites exhibited superior properties and used as an alternate material for synthetic fiber reinforced composite materials. Morphological studies are carried out to analyze the interfacial characteristics, internal structures, fiber failure mode and fractured surfaces by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis.

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Investigation on mechanical properties and water absorbency of jute glass reinforced epoxy composite

Journal of Textile Engineering & Fashion Technology ◽

10.15406/jteft.2020.06.00250 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Md. Koushic Uddin ◽

Muksit Ahmed Chowdhury ◽

Sonia Hossain ◽

Md Zahidul Islam ◽

Mohammad Shamim Sardar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Water Resistance ◽

Epoxy Composite ◽

Natural Fibers ◽

Reinforced Composites ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Absorption Properties ◽

Synthetic Fibers ◽

Reinforced Composite ◽

Glass Fiber Reinforced

Fiber reinforced composite materials are attractive because of their properties such as high toughness, water resistance and can be adapted to meet the specific needs of a variety of applications. Incorporation of natural fibers can reduce the dependency over synthetic fibers. In this work, Jute glass fiber reinforced composites are fabricated by simple hand lay-up technique using epoxy resin as a matrix and various mechanical properties like tensile strength, flexural strength, impact strength and also the water absorption properties of the composite specimens are evaluated and analysed thoroughly. It is observed that incorporation of optimum amount of jute fibre with glass fibre improved mechanical properties can be achieved. Finally cost of composites are analysed and compared.

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Development and Testing of Pine Apple and Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites

International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering - 2 ◽

10.35940/ijrte.c4692.098319 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 2450-2453

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Glass Fiber ◽

Natural Fiber ◽

Hybrid Composites ◽

Natural Fibers ◽

Fiber Composites ◽

Epoxy Composites ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Synthetic Fibers ◽

Glass Fiber Reinforced

Usage of Natural Fiber Composites (NFC) is increased rapidly due to the bio degradability nature of the fibers. These natural fibers are mixed with synthetic fibers to obtain better mechanical properties. In this study, pine apple and glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites are developed and their mechanical properties were evaluated. Composites were prepared by varying the fibers content and by using hand layup process with glass moulds of size 160 x 160 x 3 mm3 . The obtained laminates were sliced as per the ASTM criterion to test the properties. Higher glass fiber content in the composite specimen obtained higher mechanical properties. The composites can be utilized for the purpose of manufacturing components like doors panels, desks, roof tops etc.

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Mechanical & Thermal Properties of Sisal Epoxy/Banana Epoxy Composites - A Review

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.766-767.173 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 766-767 ◽

pp. 173-177

Author(s):

J.M. Prabhudass ◽

K. Palanikumar

Keyword(s):

Composite Materials ◽

Natural Fiber ◽

Low Cost ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Research Work ◽

Natural Fibers ◽

Industrial Applications ◽

Synthetic Fibers ◽

Banana Fibers ◽

Reinforced Polymer

Composite materials are preferred in all engineering applications, nowadays, because of their superior properties over the traditional materials. Among Composite materials, Natural fiber reinforced polymer finds rapid development in Industrial applications and many areas of research. The main advantageous features of these composites are Renewability, Biodegradability and low cost. They are less dense and also easily available. These Natural fibers replace synthetic fibers in many important applications like Automobiles, Aerospace, etc. This paper reviews the research work carried on different types of Natural fibers reinforced polymer along with their preparation and properties, especially Sisal and Banana fibers.

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A Review on Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Natural Fiber Polymer Composites for Structural Applications

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym13132170 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (13) ◽

pp. 2170

Author(s):

N. M. Nurazzi ◽

M. R. M. Asyraf ◽

S. Fatimah Athiyah ◽

S. S. Shazleen ◽

S. Ayu Rafiqah ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Composite Materials ◽

Polymer Composites ◽

Mechanical Performance ◽

Natural Fiber ◽

Hybrid Composites ◽

Fiber Composite ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Synthetic Fibers ◽

Wide Range ◽

Structural Applications

In the field of hybrid natural fiber polymer composites, there has been a recent surge in research and innovation for structural applications. To expand the strengths and applications of this category of materials, significant effort was put into improving their mechanical properties. Hybridization is a designed technique for fiber-reinforced composite materials that involves combining two or more fibers of different groups within a single matrix to manipulate the desired properties. They may be made from a mix of natural and synthetic fibers, synthetic and synthetic fibers, or natural fiber and carbonaceous materials. Owing to their diverse properties, hybrid natural fiber composite materials are manufactured from a variety of materials, including rubber, elastomer, metal, ceramics, glasses, and plants, which come in composite, sandwich laminate, lattice, and segmented shapes. Hybrid composites have a wide range of uses, including in aerospace interiors, naval, civil building, industrial, and sporting goods. This study intends to provide a summary of the factors that contribute to natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites’ mechanical and structural failure as well as overview the details and developments that have been achieved with the composites.

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Techniques for Modelling and Optimizing the Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Composites: A Review

Fibers ◽

10.3390/fib9010006 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 6

Author(s):

Timothy K. Mulenga ◽

Albert U. Ude ◽

Chinnasamy Vivekanandhan

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Composite Materials ◽

Natural Fiber ◽

Natural Fibers ◽

Fiber Composites ◽

Computational Techniques ◽

Natural Fiber Composites ◽

Synthetic Fibers ◽

Reinforced Composite ◽

And Performance

The study of natural fiber-based composites through the use of computational techniques for modelling and optimizing their properties has emerged as a fast-growing approach in recent years. Ecological concerns associated with synthetic fibers have made the utilisation of natural fibers as a reinforcing material in composites a popular approach. Computational techniques have become an important tool in the hands of many researchers to model and analyze the characteristics that influence the mechanical properties of natural fiber composites. This recent trend has led to the development of many advanced computational techniques and software for a profound understanding of the characteristics and performance behavior of composite materials reinforced with natural fibers. The large variations in the characteristics of natural fiber-based composites present a great challenge, which has led to the development of many computational techniques for composite materials analysis. This review seeks to infer, from conventional to contemporary sources, the computational techniques used in modelling, analyzing, and optimizing the mechanical characteristics of natural fiber reinforced composite materials.

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Review of Hybrid Fiber Based Composites with Nano Particles—Material Properties and Applications

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym12092088 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (9) ◽

pp. 2088 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ayyappa Atmakuri ◽

Arvydas Palevicius ◽

Andrius Vilkauskas ◽

Giedrius Janusas

Keyword(s):

Mechanical Properties ◽

Composite Materials ◽

Material Properties ◽

Chemical Treatment ◽

Hybrid Composites ◽

Natural Fibers ◽

Nano Particles ◽

Synthetic Fibers ◽

Wide Range ◽

Natural And Synthetic

The present review article provides an overview of the properties of various natural and synthetic fibers for the fabrication of pure natural composites and the combination of both natural/synthetic fibers-based hybrid composites, bio-based resins, various fabrication techniques, chemical and mechanical properties of fibers, the effect of chemical treatment and the influence of nanoparticles on the composite materials. Natural fibers are becoming more popular and attractive to researchers, with satisfactory results, due to their availability, ease of fabrication, cost-effectiveness, biodegradable nature and being environmentally friendly. Hybrid composites made up of two different natural fibers under the same matrix material are more popular than a combination of natural and synthetic fibers. Recent studies relevant to natural fiber hybrid composites have stated that, due to their biodegradability and the strength of individual fibers causing an impact on mechanical properties, flame retardancy and moisture absorption, natural fibers need an additional treatment like chemical treatment for the fibers to overcome those drawbacks and to enhance their better properties. The result of chemical treatment on composite material properties such as thermal, mechanical and moisture properties was studied. Researchers found that the positive influence on overall strength by placing the filler materials (nanoparticles) in the composite materials. Hybrid composites are one of the fields in polymer science that are attracting consideration for various lightweight applications in a wide range of industries such as automobile, construction, shipping, aviation, sports equipment, electronics, hardware and biomedical sectors.

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Challenges on machining characteristics of natural fiber-reinforced composites – A review

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites ◽

10.1177/0731684420940773 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 073168442094077 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sonia S Raj Raj ◽

J Edwin Raja Dhas ◽

CP Jesuthanam

Keyword(s):

Natural Fiber ◽

Natural Fibers ◽

Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽

Green Economy ◽

Reinforced Composites ◽

Fiber Reinforced ◽

Synthetic Fibers ◽

Reinforced Composite ◽

Secondary Operations ◽

New Generation

The emerging “green” economy is based on energy efficiency, renewable food stocks in polymeric products, industrial processes that reduce carbon emissions, and recyclable materials. Natural fiber is a type of renewable source and a new generation of reinforcements and integrators for polymer-based materials. Because of its advantages over synthetic fibers, the use of natural fibers as reinforcements in composite materials has become important in recent years. To meet certain design criteria, natural fiber-reinforced composites impose certain secondary operations during assembly. Limited literature is available only in connection with the processing of natural fiber-reinforced composites. This paper analyzes a comprehensive review of the natural fiber-reinforced composite processing literature along with the challenges during processing.

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