scholarly journals The Influence of Alkaline Treatment of Recycled Natural Materials on the Properties of Epoxy Resin Composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 45-53
Author(s):  
Hamza M. Kamal ◽  
Mohammed J. Kadhim ◽  
Raeid K. Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Alkaline Treatment ◽  
Walnut Shell ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Jute Fibers ◽  
Naoh Solution ◽  
Shell Powder ◽  
Properties Of Composites

Natural fibers and particles reinforced composites are being broadly used due to their bio and specific properties such as low density and easy to machine and production with low cost. In this work, water absorption and mechanical properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength and impact strength of recycled jute fibers reinforced epoxy resin were enhanced by treating these fibers with alkaline solution. The recycled jute fibers were treated with different concentration of (NaOH) solution at (25 0C) for a period of (24) hours. From the obtained results, it was found that all these properties are improved when fibers treated with (7.5wt% NaOH) related to untreated fibers. Conversely, the mentioned properties of composites decreased after fibers treated with (10wt% NaOH). In addition, the hybrid composite with recycled jute fibers and recycled walnut shell powder showed obvious enhancement in the above-mentioned properties.

Fracture Toughness of Random Short Natural Fibers Polyester Composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 94-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansour Rokbi ◽  
Abdellatif Imad ◽  
Christophe Herbelot ◽  
Zouhyer Belouadah
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Strain Energy Release ◽  
Alkaline Treatment ◽  
Alfa Fibers ◽  
Naoh Solution ◽  
Factor Evaluation ◽  
Properties Of Composites

The aim of this paper is to describe the fracture behavior of composites reinforced with two layers of Alfa random. An alkaline treatment at 1, 5 and 10% for a period of 24 hours with NaOH solution was performed to improve the mechanical properties of Alfa fibers. The morphological and structural changes that occurred in fiber after treatment; and the effects of this treatment on the mechanical properties of composites were discussed and were supported by Scanning Electron Microscopy. Many aspects of studies reported in this paper are original, such as the strain energy release rate and intensity factor evaluation of Alfa composites.

Study on Thermal, Thermo-Mechanical, and Flexural Properties of Jute Fiber Surface Modification and Its Reinforced Composite

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Syed Rashedul Islam ◽  
Abeer Alassod ◽  
Mohammed Kayes Patoary ◽  
Tayyab Naveed ◽  
Md Arshad Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Jute Fiber ◽  
Flexural Properties ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Acid Pretreatment ◽  
Chemical Treatments ◽  
Jute Fibers ◽  
Composite Properties

In recent years, reinforced composites from biodegradable and natural fibers have a worldwide scope for advanced applications. However, the core limitation of natural fiber reinforced composites are poor consistency among supporting fibers and the matrix. Therefore, optimal structural performance of fibers and matrix is desirable. In this study, chemical treatments (i.e., alkali pretreatment, acid pretreatment, and scouring) were applied to jute fibers for improvement of composite properties. Thermal, thermo-mechanical, and flexural properties, and surface morphology, of untreated and treated jute fibers were studied on the treated fibers. Jute fiber/epoxy composite properties were analyzed by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), flexural strength and modulus, and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). The chemical treatments had a significant impact on the properties of jute fiber composites.

Buckling analysis of natural fiber reinforced composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Celal Çakıroğlu ◽  
Gebrail Bekdaş
Keyword(s):  
Composite Plate ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Types ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Element Analysis

In the recent years natural fiber reinforced composites are increasingly receiving attention from the researchers and engineers due to their mechanical properties comparable to the conventional synthetic fibers and due to their ease of preparation, low cost and density, eco-friendliness and bio-degradability. Natural fibers such as kenaf or flux are being considered as a viable replacement for glass, aramid or carbon. Extensive experimental studies have been carried out to determine the mechanical behavior of different natural fiber types such as the elastic modulus, tensile strength, flexural strength and the Poisson’s ratio. This paper presents a review of the various experimental studies in the field of fiber reinforced composites while summarizing the research outcome about the elastic properties of the major types of natural fiber reinforced composites. Furthermore, the performance of a kenaf reinforced composite plate is demonstrated using finite element analysis and results are compared to a glass fiber reinforced laminated composite plate.

Machining parametric study on the natural fiber reinforced composites: A review

2021 ◽  
pp. 095440622110637
Author(s):  
Vijay Kumar Mahakur ◽  
Sumit Bhowmik ◽  
Promod Kumar Patowari
Keyword(s):  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Input Variables

Nowadays, the utilization of natural fiber reinforced composite has increased frequently. These natural fibers have significant features like low cost, renewable, and, more importantly, biodegradable in nature, making them to be utilized for various industrial sectors. However, the massive demand for natural fiber reinforced composites (NFRC), forces them to be machined and operated, which is required for countless areas in multiple industries like automotive, marine, aerospace and constructions. But before obtaining the final shape of any specimen, this specimen should come across numerous machining processes to get the desired shape and structure. Therefore, the present review paper focused on the various aspects during conventional and unconventional machining of the NFRC. It covers the work by exploring the influence of all input variables on the outcome produced after machining the NFRC. Various methodologies and tools are also discussed in this article for reducing the machining defects. The machining of the NFRC is found as a challenging task due to insufficient interlocking between the matrix and fibers, and minimum knowledge in machining characteristics and appropriate input parameters. Thus, this review is trying to assist the readers to grasp a basic understanding and information during the machining of the NFRC in every aspect.

Effect of alkali treatment on mechanical properties of jute fiber-reinforced partially biodegradable green composites using epoxy resin matrix

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 388-397
Author(s):  
Jai Inder Preet Singh ◽  
Sehijpal Singh ◽  
Vikas Dhawan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Alkali Treatment ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Resin Matrix ◽  
Infrared Analysis ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Green Composites ◽  
Jute Fibers ◽  
Naoh Solution

In this work, partially biodegradable green composites have been developed with the help of compression molding technique. Jute fibers were selected as a reinforcement and epoxy resin as matrix material. The influence of alkali treatment on various mechanical properties of jute/epoxy composites was investigated, with concentrations ranging from 1%, 3%, 5%, 7%, and 9% NaOH solution. Various test results indicate that with an increase in concentration, tensile and flexural strength increases up to 5% concentration of NaOH, thereafter both the properties decrease, but impact strength increases up to 7% concentration and thereafter decreases. The results of mechanical characterizations were further validated through the study of morphology with scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared analysis. The optimal concentration of 5% concentration for alkali treatment of fibers have been suggested.

Thermal Analysis of Sisal/Epoxy Composite Processed by RTM

2015 ◽  
Vol 719-720 ◽  
pp. 50-54
Author(s):  
Andressa Cecília Milanese ◽  
Kelly Cristina Coelho de Carvalho Benini ◽  
Maria Odila Hilário Cioffi ◽  
Herman Jacobus Cornelis Voorwald
Keyword(s):  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Polymeric Composites ◽  
Sisal Fiber ◽  
Processing Temperature ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Sisal Fibers

Nowadays, polymeric composites reinforced with natural fibers are being considered in the civil engineering area. The use of polymeric composites to reinforce degraded timber structures can improve its behavior. Fibers with larger structural applications are glass and carbon but the use of natural fibers is an economical alternative and posses many advantages such as biodegradability, low cost and is derived from natural and renewable sources. Epoxy composite reinforced with sisal fabric was processed by resin transfer molding (RTM) at room temperature and this work studies thermal behavior and its respective mechanism of thermal decomposition. Samples of sisal fiber, epoxy resin and sisal/epoxy composite were characterized by Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). Thermogravimetric curves showed that sisal fibers can be used in manufacturing process where the processing temperature does not exceed 177°C and shown that the epoxy resin has the greatest stability material followed by sisal/epoxy composite.

Mechanical properties of composites made of hybrid fabric impregnated with silica nanoparticles and epoxy resin

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (26) ◽  
pp. 1750235
Author(s):  
N. Kordani ◽  
M. Alizadeh ◽  
F. Lohrasby ◽  
R. Khajavi ◽  
H. R. Baharvandi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Shear Thickening ◽  
Silica Particles ◽  
Nano Silica ◽  
Shear Thickening Fluid ◽  
Synthetic Fibers ◽  
Hybrid Fabric ◽  
Properties Of Composites

In this study, the mechanical properties of composites will be examined which were made from Kenaf and hybrid fabric with a simple structure that was coated with epoxy resin and nano silica particles. This fabric cotton has a different situation in terms of yarn score and the type of fiber that is used in textiles. Nano silica particles of 200 nm, polyethylene glycol with 200 molecular weights and ethanol with mechanical weight molecular with ratio of 6:1 will be mixed. Suspension of 60% was chosen according to the silica particles. The D6264 standard test for concentrated force was carried out through the cone edge to determine the strength of each of the samples. Increasing of resistance against penetration in the Kenaf samples from the raw until impregnated with the shear thickening fluid is less than the hybrid samples. Slippage of the fibers with the change of round edge indenter to cone edge indenter has changed. Penetration by cone edge to the cloth is done with lower force and it shows the effect of slippage of fibers on the resistance of the penetration. Samples impregnated with the shear thickening fluid in comparison with epoxy resin have lower resistance. Slippage of natural fibers in comparison with synthetic fibers is lower and on the other hand the average of friction between fibers in the natural fibers is more than synthetic fibers.

Effect of heat treatment on the mechanical properties of jute yarns

2021 ◽  
pp. 002199832199910
Author(s):  
Y Ben Smail ◽  
A El Moumen ◽  
A Imad ◽  
F Lmai ◽  
M Ezahri
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Young Modulus ◽  
Effect Of Temperature ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Jute Fibers ◽  
Different Temperatures

In the last two decades, an increasing interest has been observed for the use of natural fibers such as jute fibers in different applications. These fibers are characterized by their low cost and their availability. They are mainly used in fabric bag manufacturing. The objective of this paper is to study the effect of temperature on the mechanical properties of jute yarns. An experimental study was conducted at different temperatures (22 °C; 80 °C; 105 °C and 150 °C) for 24 h. Each degree was followed by tensile testing of the specimen. Besides, the thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) was used to investigate the effect of the temperature on the thermal stability and the thermal degradation of the jute fibers. In addition, the statistical analysis was performed using the method of two and three-parameter Weibull distribution to determine the spatial distribution of the properties. The results showed that there was a degradation of the mechanical properties of the jute yarns heated to high temperature compared to the raw yarns (considered as a specimen exposed to 22 °C). The tensile strain and the Young modulus failed by 36% and 13% respectively for the specimens heated at 150 °C and the failure kinematic of the jute fiber was affected by the temperature of heating. The TGA showed that the thermal stability of the jute yarns was affected by two factors: fibers drying and their changing temperatures.

scholarly journals Mechanical Behavior of Polymer Resin Composites Reinforced with Banana Fiber

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 8827-8830
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Banana Fiber ◽  
Polymer Resin

The present work investigates the tensile and flexural strength of natural banana fiber composites. Natural fibers have incontrovertible advantages over synthetic reinforcing materials such as non-toxicity, low density, low cost, comparable durability, and limited waste disposal issues. Banana fiber reinforced composites are being prepared in the current experiment and the strength properties of these composites have been evaluated. Using the hand lay-up process, the composite specimens with variable fiber lengths were prepared and pressed at room temperature. Mechanical testing such as tensile, flexural are applied to the specimens. Analysis of the scanning electron microscope (SEM) is performed to examine fiber matrix interfaces and to analyze the fractured surface structure

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