scholarly journals PREPARATION OF POLYMER COMPOSITES BASED ON UNSATURATED POLYESTER REINFORCED BY NATURAL FIBER AND CELLULOSE MICROFIBER FROM LUNG WASTE IN NGHE AN

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (2C) ◽  
pp. 366
Author(s):  
Cao Xuan Cuong
Keyword(s):  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Polymer Composite ◽  
Hybrid Composite ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Fatigue Cycle ◽  
Tensile Fatigue ◽  
Polyester Composites

Unsaturated polyester composites reinforced by glass fiber and by hybrid reinforcementglass fiber - lung fiber with cellulose microfiber (MFC) were prepared and investigated. Tensileand flexural strengths of material reached the highest value at polymer composite with 48 %wglass fiber mat and 0.3 %w MFC (208.33 MPa and 243.6 0 MPa), while the highest impactstrength reached 212.48 kJ/m2 at composite containing 48 %w glass fiber but 0.5 %w MFC.Especially, with 0.3 %w MFC, the tensile fatigue cycle to failure of composite processed byvacuum bag remarkably increased, 140.28 % at composite with 48 %w glass fiber and 265.63 %at hybrid composite reinforced by glass fiber/lung fiber, compared to samples without MFC.

Moisture Diffusion in Unsaturated Polyester Composites Reinforced with Macambira Natural Fiber: A Finite-Volume Approach

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 89-101
Author(s):  
V.C. de Almeida Cruz ◽  
J.M.P.Q. Delgado ◽  
A.G. Barbosa de Lima ◽  
M.M. Silva Nóbrega ◽  
L.H. de Carvalho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Finite Volume ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Diffusion Theory ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Moisture Diffusion ◽  
Moisture Distribution ◽  
Vegetable Fibers ◽  
Finite Volume Approach

This paper presents a theoretical and experimental study about water absorption in unsaturated polyester polymer composites reinforced with vegetable fibers, with particular reference to macambira fiber. A mathematical modeling based on the liquid diffusion theory has been proposed and numerical procedures using the finite volume technique are presented and discussed. Results of the water absorption kinetic and moisture content distribution for the polymer composites are shown and analyzed. The knowledge of moisture distribution inside the composite is essential for determination of areas that may show delamination problems (moisture induced degradation) due to the weakness of the fiber-matrix interface and consequently reduction in the mechanical properties of the composites.

Validation of fatigue damage model for composites made of various fiber types and configurations

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (9) ◽  
pp. 1183-1191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asim Shahzad ◽  
Sana Ullah Nasir
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Fatigue Damage ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Fiber Types ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Hemp Fiber ◽  
Fatigue Data ◽  
Polyester Composites

Empirical model for predicting fatigue damage behavior of composite materials developed recently has been applied to composite materials made of different fibers in various configurations: carbon and glass fiber noncrimp fabric reinforced epoxy composites, chopped strand mat glass fiber-reinforced polyester composites, randomly oriented nonwoven hemp fiber-reinforced polyester composites, and glass/hemp fiber-reinforced polyester hybrid composites. The fatigue properties were evaluated in tension–tension mode at stress ratio R = 0.1 and frequency of 1 Hz. The experimental fatigue data were used to determine the material parameters required for the model. It has been found that the model accurately predicts the degradation of fatigue life of composites with an increase in number of fatigue cycles. The scope of applicability of this model has thus been broadened by using the fatigue data of natural fiber and noncrimp fabric composites.

Effects on Tensile and Morphology Properties of Casuarina equisetifolia Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composites

2013 ◽  
Vol 748 ◽  
pp. 211-215
Author(s):  
Borhan Nurulaini ◽  
Romli A.Z. ◽  
Mohd Hanafiah Abidin
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Tensile Test ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Casuarina Equisetifolia ◽  
Microscopy Technique ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Polyester Composites ◽  
Composite Samples

New knowledge in findings potential usage of natural fiber as new material in composite technology has been increased gradually in years and these natural fiber materials are well known as competent material which can become an alternative material to the conventional and synthetic materials for suitable applications. In this research, Casuarina equisetifolia leaf was used as bio-based fiber and unsaturated polyester composite as the matrix due to its natural surface roughness without any chemical treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of various weight loadings of Casuarina equisetifolia in unsaturated polyester composites on the tensile test and morphological studies. The composite samples were fabricated by using press machine with mould dimension of (15x15x0.3) cm. From the tensile test results, tensile strength of the composite samples decreases with the increment of Casuarina equisetifolia by weight loadings. The surface morphology of the fractures composite samples was then analyzed using the microscopy technique (SEM) and found the evidence of fractured fiber breakage and voids content of the samples. Base on the result obtained, the tensile strength at 30% up to 50% weight loading of Casuarina equisetifolia has the potential to be used in non-structural applications.

scholarly journals Experimental Research on Roselle / Glass Fibre Hybrid Polymer Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 4665-4669
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Glass Fibre ◽  
Hybrid Polymer ◽  
Lower Volume ◽  
Polyester Composites ◽  
The Impact

Varieties in tractable and sway properties of Roselle fiber strengthened polyester composites brought about by the expansion of glass fiber have been investigated. Roselle fiber in mix with glass is magnificent for making economically savvy composite materials. The impact of the plan of glass and Roselle fiber in the readiness of composites have likewise been examined. Direct increment in rigidity is noted because of the expansion of glass. Be that as it may, when lower volume portion of glass is utilized, a cozy blend of Roselle fiber and glass demonstrates the most elevated rigidity. The effect quality demonstrates the most noteworthy worth when a glass volume part of 0.12 is utilized

scholarly journals The Effect of Alkali Treatment And Microcrystalline Cellulose Addition on Density Value of Cantala Fiber Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ghozali ◽  
Dody Ariawan ◽  
Eko Surojo
Keyword(s):  
Microcrystalline Cellulose ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Alkali Treatment ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Molding Method ◽  
Polyester Composites

<p>Natural fiber reinforced composites is one materials potentially developing in Indonesia. One of biggest problem with composites specimen is its void. One properties to find out void of composites is composites density value. The objective of research is to investigate the effect of fiber alkali (NaOH) treatment and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) addition on density value of cantala fiber reinforced unsaturated polyester composites. Firstly, cantala fibers was submerged into alkali (NaOH) 6% solution for 0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 hours. Furthermore, the fiber was washed using acetid acid and then using clean water to reach pH 7. Thereafter, cantala fiber was dried in the oven for 10 hours at temperature 60<sup>0</sup>C. Composites was composed of cantala fiber, unsaturated polyester polymer matrix, and microcrystalline cellulose according to the composition with volume fraction 30%. Composites was casted using compression molding method with compressive strength of 10 MPa for 12 hours. All specimens of composites undertake post cure for 2 hours at 60<sup>0</sup>C. Density test was conducted using densimeter by calculating the density of composites in the air and the water. The result of research showed that the longer the alkali treatment time and the more addition of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) filler, the higher is the composites density. The higher density value of cantala fiber reinforced unsaturated polyester is alkali treatment 6 hours, which was 1.223 gr/cm<sup>3</sup>.</p>

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