scholarly journals A Study on The Effect of Sic on Mechanical Properties of Carbon/Banana Peduncle Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-188
Author(s):  
Suhas Sridhar ◽  
Rohan Patil ◽  
Aaquib Ashfaq ◽  
Harsha Vardhan ◽  
Anil Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Alkaline Treatment ◽  
Matrix Composition ◽  
Carbon Fiber Composite ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
The Matrix

Nowadays the position of natural fibers in the world fiber is stable, growing in the area of their application, not only in textiles but also in more eco-friendly composites. This work is focused on study of the effect of  SiC as filler material on the banana peduncle/Carbon fibers reinforced hybrid composites. Four different laminates are fabricated by varying the matrix composition (BP, BP+SiC, carbon+BP, Carbon+BP+SiC ). The alkaline treatment with 6% NaoH of the BP fibers improves the specific strength and binding properties. The filler added composites laminates shows higher mechanical properties. From the results, it is seen that mechanical properties like Tensile, Flexural, ILSS, Impact and hardness are improved by 89, 75, 99, 68 and 64% by the addition of the SiC to the banana peduncle/Carbon fiber composite laminate.

scholarly journals Effect of starch sizes particle as binder on short pineapple leaf fiber composite mechanical properties

2018 ◽  
Vol 150 ◽  
pp. 04008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Zulkefli Selamat ◽  
Muhammad Syazwan Zhafri Tahir ◽  
Ayu Natasya Kasim ◽  
Sivakumar Dharmalingam ◽  
Azma Putra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Alkaline Treatment ◽  
Flexural Stress ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Pineapple Leaf Fiber ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Particulate Size ◽  
Leaf Fiber

Pineapple leaf fiber (PLF) is one of the natural fibers that abundantly can be found in Malaysia, but the usage of the pineapple plant is limited only on their fruit and the other parts to be a waste. In this study, PLF is used as the reinforcement material and starch (SH) used as the matrix or binder. Both materials were combined with several compositions ratio (weight percentage) of PLF/SH composites which are 50PLF/50SH, 60PLF/40SH and 70PLF/30SH. Before undergo the fabrication process, the fiber has gone through an alkaline treatment to increase the strength of the fiber and chopped with an approximate size range from 0.5 mm to 5 mm. Besides that, SH powder is sieved to gain several particulate sizes which are 75 μm, 100 μm and 250 μm. The related tests such as flexural, hardness, density tests and macrostructure analysis have been done to determine their mechanical properties of composite. Based on the results, the sample with composition of 70PL/30SH with 75 μm has shown the highest result for flexural stress which is 14.49 MPa. While, the composite with the same composition of 70PLF/30SH with particulate size SH of 250 μm has shown the highest result in the hardness of 67 Shore-D and density of 1.36 g/cm3 respectively.

Crash Test of Carbon Composite

2016 ◽  
Vol 821 ◽  
pp. 385-391
Author(s):  
Michal Petrů ◽  
Martina Syrovátková ◽  
Martina Novotná
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Composite Structures ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Carbon Composite ◽  
Analytical Models ◽  
Crash Test ◽  
Carbon Fiber Composite ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Composite Samples

Composite structures are now increasingly used for their properties in all areas of industrial production where high specific strength is demanded. They gradually replace metal parts and components not only because they are lighter, but above all for their comparable and in many ways even better mechanical properties. Knowledge of behavior of simple synergies between the fibres and the matrix allows the prediction of behavior of complex components and their application in practice. The subject of this article is a description of an experiment and numerical model, that compares the mechanical properties of carbon fiber composite with the values obtained using analytical models. Carbon composite samples were studied in laboratory conditions through Barrier test (ie. Crash test).

Effect of Composition of Fibers on Properties of Hybrid Composites

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 28-43
Author(s):  
R. Panneer
Keyword(s):  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Weight Percentage ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Weight Design

Fibers embedded in the matrix of another material are the best example of modern day composite materials. Hybrid Composites made out of an amalgamation of Natural Fibers such as banana, jute, and coir along with glass fiber embedded in polymers have potential applications in automotive, aircraft and marine industries for their unique characteristics like high specific strength, light weight, design flexibility, corrosion resistance, biodegradability and low cost. In this work, epoxy hybrid composites reinforced with glass fiber mats and banana, jute, coir fibers of random lengths between 10-25 mm are prepared by varying their compositions in terms of weight percentage. The composites are fabricated by hand lay-up process and cut into test specimens as per ASTM Standards. Their mechanical characteristics such as Tensile Strength, Flexural Strength, Impact Strength, Hardness, Density and Water Absorption Capacity are evaluated and analysed.

Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Carbon-Flax-Glass Hybrid Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Dinesh ◽  
R. Asokan ◽  
S. Vignesh ◽  
Chitikena Phani Kumar ◽  
Rajulapati Ravichand
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Load ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Thermal Exposure ◽  
Stacking Sequence ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
Hybrid Laminates ◽  
Fiber Materials

Over the years, application of composite materials has got wider. So there is a necessity for development of new materials to satisfy the environmental requirements. It is viable through the process of hybridization of natural fibers to synthetic fibers. This investigation is carried out to determine the tensile and flexural strength of hybrid composites with various fiber combinations and stacking sequence. Thus it is easy to identify the natural fiber hybrid combination with high mechanical properties under static and varying thermal load conditions. The various fiber materials are meticulously chosen and three conventional and six different hybrid laminates were fabricated with various stacking sequences of selected fibers using hand layup technique. The tensile and flexural properties are determined through mechanical testing and compared with conventional materials. The failure morphologies are captured and investigated with zoom optical cameras. On analyzing the results, it is observed that carbon-flax hybrid composites exhibit nearly equivalent specific strength at a reduced cost compared to the carbon/glass fiber hybrid composites and also the effect of the stacking sequence in mechanical properties is elucidated through this study. Varying thermal load analysis reveals that there is a considerable loss in mechanical properties due to thermal exposure.

scholarly journals Mechanical Characterization of Epoxy Filled with Seed Shells as Reinforcement

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 6972-6977
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Sodium Hydroxide ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Sunflower Seed Shells

The use of natural fiber composite has been widely promoted in many industries such as construction, automotive and even aerospace. Natural fibers can be extracted from plants that are abundantly available in the form of waste such as sunflower seed shells (SSS) and groundnut shells (GNS). These fibers were chosen as the reinforcement in epoxy to form composites. The performance of composites was evaluated following the ASTM D3039 and ASTM D790 for tensile and flexural tests respectively. Eight types of composites were prepared using SSS and GNS fibers as reinforcement and epoxy as the matrix with the fiber content of 20wt %. The fibers were untreated and treated with Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) at various concentrations (6%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) and soaking time (24, 48 and 72 hours). The treatment has successfully enhanced the mechanical properties of both composites, namely SSS/epoxy and GNS/epoxy composites. The SSS/epoxy composite has the best mechanical properties when the fibers were treated for 48 hours using 6% of NaOH that produced 22 MPa and 13 MPa of tensile and flexural strength respectively. Meanwhile, the treatment on groundnut shells with 10% sodium Hydroxide for 24 hours has increased the Flexural strength tremendously (53%), however no significant effect on the tensile strength. The same trend was also observed on the tensile and flexural modulus. The increase of 41% in flexural modulus after treatment with 10% NaOH for 24 hours was also the evidence of mechanical properties enhancement. The evidence of improved fiber and matrix bonding after fiber treatment was also observed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The SSS/epoxy composites performed better in tensile application, meanwhile the GNS/epoxy composites are good in flexural application.

Review of Natural Fiber Reinforced Elastomer Composites

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pantea Kooshki ◽  
Tsz-Ho Kwok
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
Elastomeric Matrix ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Fiber Matrix ◽  
Physical Treatments

This paper is a review on mechanical characteristics of natural fibers reinforced elastomers (both thermoplastics and thermosets). Increasing environmental concerns and reduction of petroleum resources attracts researchers attention to new green eco-friendly materials. To solve these environmental related issues, cellulosic fibers are used as reinforcement in composite materials. These days natural fibers are at the center of attention as a replacement for synthetic fibers like glass, carbon, and aramid fibers due to their low cost, satisfactory mechanical properties, high specific strength, renewable resources usage and biodegradability. The hydrophilic property of natural fibers decreases their compatibility with the elastomeric matrix during composite fabrication leading to the poor fiber-matrix adhesion. This causes low mechanical properties which is one of the disadvantages of green composites. Many researches have been done modifying fiber surface to enhance interfacial adhesion between filler particles and elastomeric matrix, as well as their dispersion in the matrix, which can significantly affect mechanical properties of the composites. Different chemical and physical treatments are applied to improve fiber/matrix interlocking.

scholarly journals Investigation of Weight Fraction and Alkaline Treatment on Catechu Linnaeus/Hibiscus cannabinus/Sansevieria Ehrenbergii Plant Fibers-Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites

2022 ◽  
Vol 2022 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
R. Rangaraj ◽  
S. Sathish ◽  
T. L. D. Mansadevi ◽  
R. Supriya ◽  
Raviteja Surakasi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Weight Fraction ◽  
Alkaline Treatment ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Hibiscus Cannabinus ◽  
Plant Fibers ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Treated Fiber

The aim of the present work is to develop novel hybrid composites using areca, kenaf, and snake grass fibers as reinforcement and epoxy as the matrix. The areca, kenaf, and snake grass fibers were extracted from Catechu Linnaeus, Hibiscus cannabinus, and Sansevieria Ehrenbergii plants, respectively, and treated with 5% NaOH to improve the interfacial adhesion between the hydrophilic fiber and the hydrophobic matrix. Hybrid composites were developed by the compression molding technique and formulated based on the weight fraction of fibers. Tensile, flexural, and impact strength and hardness samples were prepared as per ASTM D 3039, ASTM D 790, ASTM D 256, and ASTM D 2240, respectively. The effects of alkaline treatment on developed hybrid composites were investigated. The developed hybrid composites with 20% wt. snake grass and 10% wt. areca fiber present interesting mechanical properties with a tensile strength of 58 MPa, flexural strength of 124 MPa, impact strength of 5.24 kJ/m2, and hardness of 88. The results indicate that maximum mechanical properties were obtained for alkaline-treated fiber composites with 20% wt. snake grass fiber compared to untreated fiber composites owing to better adhesion between the treated fiber and the matrix. The effect of alkaline treatment was analyzed by Fourier transform infrared. The fractured surfaces of tested samples were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy.

scholarly journals Experimental study on mechanical behavior of natural hybrid composites filled with ground nut shell ash

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 218-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Jagadeesh ◽  
K. Venkatasubbaiah ◽  
A. Lakshumu Naidu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Density Maximum ◽  
Specific Strength ◽  
Jute Fibers

AbstractNowadays, natural fiber reinforced polymer composites are widely used because of their advantageous properties like minimum density, maximum specific strength, low cost and easy availability. Manufacturing of natural fiber composite is easy as compared to the conventional methods. In the present scenario, due to an increasing interest in environmental consciousness with greenhouse effect, various industries have initiated the use of eco-friendly materials and are replacing hazardous materials with such eco-friendly materials. The present work aims to determine the tensile strength of okra and jute fibers reinforced in Epoxy LY-556 and XIN-100IN Resins. Okra fibers are developed from the stem of the plant of the Malvaceae family. Their use as reinforcement in polymer composites requires the basic knowledge of their mechanical properties. Jute fibers are developed from the best jute plants. The conclusions are based on their mechanical properties and behavior.

scholarly journals Effect of Jute Fiber Modification on Mechanical Properties of Jute Fiber Composite

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua Wang ◽  
Hafeezullah Memon ◽  
Elwathig A. M. Hassan ◽  
Md. Sohag Miah ◽  
Md. Arshad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Jute Fiber ◽  
Acid Pretreatment ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Reinforced Plastics ◽  
Jute Fibers ◽  
Initial Modulus ◽  
The Matrix

Recently, the demand for reinforced plastics from natural, sustainable, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly fibers has been rising worldwide. However, the main shortcoming of natural fibers reinforced plastics is the poor compatibility between reinforcing fibers and the matrix. Hence, it is necessary to form a strong attachment of the fibers to the matrix to obtain the optimum performance. In this work, chemical treatments (acid pretreatment, alkali pretreatment, and scouring) were employed on jute fibers to modify them. The mechanical properties, surface morphology, and Fourier transform infrared spectra of treated and untreated jute fibers were analyzed to understand the influence of chemical modifications on the fiber. Then, jute fiber/epoxy composites with a unidirectional jute fiber organization were prepared. Basic properties of the composites such as the void fraction, tensile strength, initial modulus, and elongation at break were studied. The better interfacial adhesion of treated fibers was shown by scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of fractured coupons. Hence, the chemical treatment of jute fiber has a significant impact on the formation of voids in the composites as well as the mechanical properties of jute fiber composites.

scholarly journals Lightweight Cellulose/Carbon Fiber Composite Foam for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding

Polymers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ran Li ◽  
Huiping Lin ◽  
Piao Lan ◽  
Jie Gao ◽  
Yan Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Carbon Fiber Composites ◽  
Shielding Effectiveness ◽  
Electromagnetic Interference Shielding ◽  
Carbon Fiber Composite ◽  
Foaming Process ◽  
Long Carbon Fibers

Lightweight electromagnetic interference shielding cellulose foam/carbon fiber composites were prepared by blending cellulose foam solution with carbon fibers and then freeze drying. Two kinds of carbon fiber (diameter of 7 μm) with different lengths were used, short carbon fibers (SCF, L/D = 100) and long carbon fibers (LCF, L/D = 300). It was observed that SCFs and LCFs built efficient network structures during the foaming process. Furthermore, the foaming process significantly increased the specific electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness from 10 to 60 dB. In addition, cellulose/carbon fiber composite foams possessed good mechanical properties and low thermal conductivity of 0.021–0.046 W/(m·K).

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