scholarly journals High sound absorption of polyester composites / fiber hemp / nanocellulose for automotive interior materials

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-174
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Sound Transmission ◽  
Sound Transmission Loss ◽  
Hemp Fiber ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Polyester Composite

Human health and environmental comfort are disturbed by the presence of noise, especially in cars, so that effective sound-absorbing materials are currently being developed. To answer the problem of noise in car interiors, polyester composite materials with local hemp fiber and nanocellulose reinforcement were developed. Natural fiber is biodegradable and renewable, and acts as an alternative to the use of synthetic fibers. The method used for the composite material manufacturing process was the casting method. The matrix of the composite material was polyester, while the reinforcement was a combination of local hemp fiber and nanocellulose fiber. Alkalization and non-alkalization processes have been carried out on hemp fiber. The composition of nanocellulose was 0%, 1%, and 3%. The characterization applied in this research were SEM test, FTIR test, sound transmission loss test, and density test. Optimal results were obtained on hemp fiber reinforced polyester composite materials without alkalization and without nanocellulose. Sound transmission loss (STL) was 61.91 dB up to 68.52 dB for the frequency range of 630 Hz to 125 Hz. The standard noise limit on 8-passenger passenger's four-wheeled vehicles is 77-80 dB. Based on the results obtained, the sound absorption is good. The density of this composite material was obtained at 0.989 gram/cm3. This composite material has the potential for developing dashboard material.

scholarly journals Non-Wovens as Sound Reducers

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-76
Author(s):  
D. Belakova ◽  
A. Seile ◽  
S. Kukle ◽  
T. Plamus
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Surface Density ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Sound Transmission ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Material Structure ◽  
Sound Transmission Loss ◽  
Sound Waves ◽  
Frequency Range

Abstract Within the present study, the effect of hemp (40 wt%) and polyactide (60 wt%), non-woven surface density, thickness and number of fibre web layers on the sound absorption coefficient and the sound transmission loss in the frequency range from 50 to 5000 Hz is analysed. The sound insulation properties of the experimental samples have been determined, compared to the ones in practical use, and the possible use of material has been defined. Non-woven materials are ideally suited for use in acoustic insulation products because the arrangement of fibres produces a porous material structure, which leads to a greater interaction between sound waves and fibre structure. Of all the tested samples (A, B and D), the non-woven variant B exceeded the surface density of sample A by 1.22 times and 1.15 times that of sample D. By placing non-wovens one above the other in 2 layers, it is possible to increase the absorption coefficient of the material, which depending on the frequency corresponds to C, D, and E sound absorption classes. Sample A demonstrates the best sound absorption of all the three samples in the frequency range from 250 to 2000 Hz. In the test frequency range from 50 to 5000 Hz, the sound transmission loss varies from 0.76 (Sample D at 63 Hz) to 3.90 (Sample B at 5000 Hz).

An improved approach for normal-incidence sound transmission loss measurement using a four-microphone impedance tube

2020 ◽  
pp. 107754632092690
Author(s):  
Zechao Li ◽  
Sizhong Chen ◽  
Zhicheng Wu ◽  
Lin Yang
Keyword(s):  
Transfer Matrix ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Sound Transmission ◽  
Normal Incidence ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Sound Transmission Loss ◽  
The Common ◽  
Wavefield Decomposition ◽  
Insulation Performance

The main aim of this study is to introduce an improved method for determining the sound properties of acoustic materials which is more precise than the common wavefield decomposition method and simpler than the common transfer matrix method. In the first part of the article, a group of formulae for calculating sound transmission loss is represented by combining the wavefield decomposition and transfer matrix methods. Subsequently, a formula for calculating sound absorption coefficients is derived from these formulae by definition. Furthermore, the present formulae are validated by comparing the experimental results achieved with the present formulae and those results obtained by other methods recorded in published articles. Eventually, it is demonstrated that the method can accurately measure the sound insulation performance of materials and the sound absorption properties of limp and lightweight materials.

A study on the effects of compression of the felt on flow resistance and acoustic characteristics

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (1) ◽  
pp. 5170-5174
Author(s):  
Yoon-sang Yang ◽  
Seung Lee
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Flow Resistance ◽  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Characteristic Impedance ◽  
Sound Transmission ◽  
Sound Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Sound Transmission Loss ◽  
Acoustic Characteristics

The sound absorbing materials used to reduce automobile interior noise are classified into Felt and PU Foam. Felt are widely used not only in internal combustion engine vehicles but also in Electric Vehicles because they are eco-friendly materials that can be recycled and relatively light. Automotive interior parts manufacture materials in various thicknesses depending on the shape of matched parts. The pressed material changes the density, flow resistance and affects the overall NVH performance of the vehicle. In this study we worked to confirm changes in flow resistance, sound absorption coefficient and sound transmission loss performance among acoustic characteristics based on the compress ratio of Felt. It was confirmed that the larger the compression of Felt, the larger the flow resistance value, thereby affecting the acoustic characteristic impedance, sound absorption coefficient and sound transmission loss.

Incorporation of Nanofiber Layers in Nonwoven Materials for Improving Their Acoustic Properties

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 155892501300800 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Rabbi ◽  
Hossein Bahrambeygi ◽  
Ahmad Mousavi Shoushtari ◽  
Komeil Nasouri
Keyword(s):  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Sound Transmission ◽  
Wide Band ◽  
Acoustic Properties ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Sound Transmission Loss ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Nonwoven Materials ◽  
Field Noise

Due to numerous developments in most industries and the increase in the usage of massive and powerful machines in every field, noise has become an unavoidable part of mechanized life and has brought about serious health hazards. The main aim of this work was to investigate the usability of polyurethane and polyacrylonitrile nanofibers for improving sound insulation properties over a wide band of frequencies and reducing weight and thickness of conventional polyester and wool nonwovens. The effect of the number of nanofiber layers and associated surface densities on acoustic properties was investigated. Sound transmission loss and sound absorption analysis using the impedance tube method were carried out as the main factors affecting acoustic behavior of samples. The results show that incorporation of nanofiber layers in nonwoven materials can improve both sound absorption and sound transmission loss simultaneously, especially in mid and lower frequencies, which are difficult to detect by conventional materials.

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