Fabrication and Mechanical Properties of Banana Fiber Reinforced Biocomposite

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Surya Pratap Goutam ◽  
Rajkamal Shastri ◽  
J P Yadav ◽  
M K Gupta ◽  
Anil Kumar Yadav ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Banana Fiber ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Material Sources ◽  
Important Indication

<p>Usual polymer composites are non-biodegradable and pollute the environment. Using natural fibers with polymers<br />based on renewable resources will allow many environmental issues to be solved. Therefore, world is as of now focusing<br />on alternate material sources that are environment friendly and biodegradable in nature. Owing to increasing natural<br />concerns, bio composite produced out of natural fiber and polymeric resin, is one of the late advancements in the<br />scientific business. This paper is focused on fabrication and mechanical behaviour of natural fiber-reinforced<br />biocomposite R P E B . It is shown that a property of the fibers also gives important indication regarding their 15 15 40 30<br />subsequent behaviour as reinforcement in composites.</p>

Banana and plantain fiber-reinforced polymer composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (7) ◽  
pp. 597-611 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adewale George Adeniyi ◽  
Joshua O. Ighalo ◽  
Damilola Victoria Onifade
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Banana Fiber ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

Abstract Natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites have been widely explored by many researchers due to their improved modulus and lightness compared to other conventional construction materials such as wood, metal, and steel. Cultivators only harvest banana and plantain fruits for food and leaves for food wrapping. The other portions of the plant are considered as wastes and a potential resource of natural fibers used as reinforcement in composites. Over the years, a plethora of research works has been done on banana and plantain fibers as fillers in plastic composites. Comprehensive catalogues of preparation techniques and mechanical properties were presented. The mechanical properties of banana fiber reinforcement in polyester and epoxy composites were compared to and contrasted with those of other natural fibers to elucidate its superiority or inferiority to those materials. This work gives an overview of the current state of knowledge of banana fiber-reinforced composites alongside the available research gaps.

Effect of Mechanical Properties on Various Surface Treatment Processes of Banana/Cotton Woven Fabric Vinyl Ester Composite

2017 ◽  
Vol 867 ◽  
pp. 41-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chitra Umachitra ◽  
N.K. Palaniswamy ◽  
O.L. Shanmugasundaram ◽  
P.S. Sampath
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Surface Treatments ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Woven Fabric ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Structural Applications

Natural fibers have been used to reinforce materials in many composite structures. Many types of natural fibers have been investigated including flax, hemp, ramie, sisal, abaca, banana etc., due to the advantage that they are light weight, renewable resources and have marketing appeal. These agricultural wastes can also be used to prepare fiber reinforced polymer hybrid composites in various combinations for commercial use. Application of composite materials in structural applications has presented the need for the engineering analysis. The present work focuses on the fabrication of polymer matrix composites by using natural fibers like banana and cotton which are abundant in nature and analysing the effect of mechanical properties of the composites on different surface treatments on the fabric. The effect of various surface treatments (NaOH, SLS, KMnO4) on the mechanical properties namely tensile, flexural and impact was analyzed and are discussed in this project. Analysing the material characteristics of the compression moulded composites; their results were measured on sections of the material to make use of the natural fiber reinforced polymer composite material for automotive seat shell manufacturing.

Natural Fiber Reinforced Synthetic Polymer Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 6-30
Author(s):  
Volkan Uğraşkan ◽  
Abdullah Toraman ◽  
A. Binnaz Hazar Yoruç
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Alternative Sources

In early composite materials, the use of petroleum based fibers such as glass and carbon fibers, aramid etc. was common. In order to reduce the dependency on petroleum based sources and environmental pollution, researchers have focused on the search for alternative sources. Natural fibers are abundant, recyclable and biodegradable plant derived materials. Besides, thanks to good physical, thermal and mechanical properties, natural fibers become promising alternative for composites. This review includes information about natural fiber reinforced composites’ components, manufacturing methods, mechanical properties and applications.

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

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.

Effects of Fiber Contents on Wear Resistance of Salacca zalacca Frond Fiber Reinforced Phenolic

2019 ◽  
Vol 948 ◽  
pp. 181-185
Author(s):  
Heru Santoso Budi Rochardjo ◽  
Muhammad Ridlo
Keyword(s):  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Agricultural Waste ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
Main Factor

In the last decades, natural fiber composites have received much attention as important structural materials for lightweight components in automotive, and space industries because of low density, high specific strength, and environment-friendly materials. Some natural fibers, however, still not applied in more useful structure, one of which is the frond fiber of snake fruit (salacca zalacca). This fiber is usually just burned or fired as the agricultural waste. The present paper presents the result of the development of frond salacca fiber as the wear component of natural fiber reinforced phenolic. In this composite, the fiber and the phenolic are in the form of powder. The variation of fiber volume fraction was used as the main factor in the tribology characteristics of the composite. The specific wear and also the hardness is then compared to that of the existed commercially available motorbike brake pad as a comparison.

Predicting the Best Flexural Strength of Banana-Bamboo-Glass Fiber Reinforced Natural Fiber Composites Using Taguchi Method

2015 ◽  
Vol 766-767 ◽  
pp. 162-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashwin Sailesh ◽  
K. Palanikumar ◽  
R. Arunkumar ◽  
P. Ramu ◽  
A. Maxwell Briston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Glass Fibers ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Banana Fiber ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Day By Day

Over the past two to three decades the development in the field of composite material is immense and continues to be increasing. The utilization of natural fibers in the field of composites is increasing day by day. This is due the fact that natural fibers are eco-friendly, easily available, non-abrasive and economical. The combination of natural fiber with Glass fibers is finding increased applications. In the current investigation Banana – Bamboo – Glass fiber reinforced composites is fabricated by the method of Hand – Layup with variable fiber orientation and is tested for its flexural strength and the best flexural strength is identified by using Taguchi Methodology. Nomenclature Used: BN – Banana Fiber BM – Bamboo Fiber G – Glass fiber DOE – Design of Experiments S/N Ratio – Signal to Noise Ratio OA – Orthogonal Array.

scholarly journals A Review on Green Composites Based on Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1200
Author(s):  
Mokgaotsa J. Mochane ◽  
Sifiso I. Magagula ◽  
Jeremia S. Sefadi ◽  
Teboho C. Mokhena
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Environmentally Friendly ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Biodegradable Plastic ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Butylene Succinate ◽  
Plastic Wastes ◽  
Polybutylene Succinate

The need for utilization of environmentally friendly materials has emerged due to environmental pollution that is caused by non-biodegradable materials. The usage of non-biodegradable plastics has increased in the past decades in many industries, and, as a result, the generation of non-biodegradable plastic wastes has also increased. To solve the problem of non-biodegradable plastic wastes, there is need for fabrication of bio-based polymers to replace petroleum-based polymers and provide strategic plans to reduce the production cost of bioplastics. One of the emerging bioplastics in the market is poly (butylene succinate) (PBS) and it has been the biopolymer of choice due to its biodegradability and environmental friendliness. However, there are some disadvantages associated with PBS such as high cost, low gas barrier properties, and softness. To lower the cost of PBS and enhance its properties, natural lignocellulosic fibers are incorporated into the PBS matrix, to form environmentally friendly composites. Natural fiber-based biocomposites have emerged as materials of interest in important industries such as packaging, automobile, and construction. The bonding between the PBS and natural fibers is weak, which is a major problem for advanced applications of this system. As a result, this review paper discusses various methods that are employed for surface modification of the Fibers The paper provides an in-depth discussion on the preparation, modification, and morphology of the natural fiber-reinforced polybutylene succinate biocomposites. Furthermore, because the preparation as well as the modification of the fiber-reinforced biocomposites have an influence on the mechanical properties of the biocomposites, mechanical properties of the biocomposites are also discussed. The applications of the natural fiber/PBS biocomposites for different systems are also reported.

Surface treatments of plant fibers and their effects on mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced composites: A review

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rashid Latif ◽  
Saif Wakeel ◽  
Noor Zaman Khan ◽  
Arshad Noor Siddiquee ◽  
Shyam Lal Verma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Surface Treatments ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Plant Fibers ◽  
Specific Strength

The need of natural fiber-reinforced composites is increasing at very fast rate because of their ecofriendly production, decomposition, high specific strength, abundance, good physical and mechanical properties. Available literature reveals that past researchers have done a lot of work for the preparation and characterization of fiber-reinforced composites. While developing natural fiber composites, researchers encountered various problems like hydrophilic nature of natural fibers, incompatibility of natural fibers with matrix materials, thermal instability of natural fibers, and poor interfacial bonding between reinforcing phase and matrix phase. However, some of these problems can be solved to a greater extent by considering surface treatment of natural fibers before they are used in the preparation of fiber-reinforced composites. Thus, there is a need for understanding the effect of several surface treatments on the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced composites. The aim of this paper is to put forth a comprehensive review on the effects of different surface treatments on the mechanical properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength, and impact strength and also interfacial shear strength of the fiber-reinforced composites.

Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibers

2008 ◽  
Vol 33-37 ◽  
pp. 553-558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Li ◽  
Yan Ping Hu ◽  
Chun Jing Hu ◽  
Ye Hong Yu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Moisture Absorption ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
Mechanical Performances ◽  
Set Up

Natural fibers are excellent substitute materials for man made fibers in making fiber reinforced composites due to their high specific strength and modulus, low density, low price, easy availability in some countries, recyclable and degradable properties. They have raised great attentions among material scientists and engineers in the past decade. Many researches have been conducted to study the mechanical properties, especially interfacial properties of natural fiber reinforced composites. However, the properties, such as mechanical performances, moisture absorption behaviors, et. al of natural fibers themselves have been seldom investigated. Knowing the relationship between microstructures and properties of natural fibers are important for understanding the bulk properties of natural fiber composites and also good instructions for designing bio-mimic materials. In this study, four kinds of natural fibers which were extracted from different plant sources were investigated. The microstructures of these natural fibers were revealed with the aid of optical microscopy. Microstructure models were thereof set up and mechanical properties for the representative volume element were assumed. Fiber bundle fracture models together with probability statistics analysis were employed to calculate the mechanical properties of natural fibers. The results were compared with the experimental measurements. Different mechanical behaviors of natural fibers which were functioned differently in the nature were clearly explained by the above studies

Mechanical and Tribological Characterization of Hybrid Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-143
Author(s):  
Hiral H. Parikh ◽  
Harshit P. Soni ◽  
Deval A. Suthar ◽  
Dhruv H. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Absorption Rate ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Synthetic Fiber ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Water Absorption Rate

Background: The technological enhancement in various disciplines enhances the demand for the new material which can replace the conventional materials. This has initiated the idea of composite materials. Synthetic fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites are being widely used due to its mechanical properties, but these fibers lack in terms of biodegradability, initial processing cost, recyclability and health hazard. An alternative to tackle these drawbacks can be found in natural fibers, that give an advantage in terms of strength to weight ratio, ease of availability and biodegradability. Methods: This work is aimed to determine the effect of hybrid basalt - banana reinforced epoxy composite and their effectiveness in substituting few conventional materials in terms of their mechanical properties, wear resistance and water absorption rate. Results: Basalt Banana Hybrid Composite (BBHC) is tested for their mechanical strength, hardness, impact strength, flexural strength, wear rate and water absorption rate. The test results of mechanical properties for the BBHC are compared to the other hybrid materials and conventional materials. Conclusion: The test results reveal that the hybrid basalt banana epoxy composite is a good substitute over various conventional materials. The water absorption test results reveal that the hydrophilic nature of the natural fibers reduces a lot after the hybridization.

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