scholarly journals Preparation and Properties Study of PVA/Bamboo Cellulose Composite Membrane

2022 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 19-27
Author(s):  
Peng Jian Xiang ◽  
Zhu Xiao Rao ◽  
Sun Shi Dong ◽  
Zhu He Ping
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
Composite Membrane ◽  
High Light ◽  
Bamboo Fiber ◽  
Light Transmittance ◽  
Transparent Material ◽  
Reinforcing Material ◽  
Cellulose Composite

The effect of bamboo fiber content on mechanical properties, moisture permeability and light transmittance of composite membrane was studied. The results show that the tensile strength of the composite film is increased by 30%, and the mechanical properties of PVA film are improved obviously with the addition of bamboo cellulose, which can be used as a good reinforcing material of PVA matrix. Bamboo cellulose composite film is a kind of transparent material because of its high light transmittance.

scholarly journals Ecofriendly Preparation and Characterization of a Cassava Starch/Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate Film

Processes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 329
Author(s):  
Tan Yi ◽  
Minghui Qi ◽  
Qi Mo ◽  
Lijie Huang ◽  
Hanyu Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Contact Angle ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Thermoplastic Starch ◽  
Light Transmittance ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Nano Zno

Composite films of polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) were prepared by adding thermoplastic starch (TPS) (TPS/PBAT) and nano-zinc oxide (nano-ZnO) (TPS/PBAT/nano-ZnO). The changes of surface morphology, thermal properties, crystal types and functional groups of starch during plasticization were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, synchronous thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction, infrared spectrometry, mechanical property tests, and contact Angle and transmittance tests. The relationship between the addition of TPS and the tensile strength, transmittance, contact angle, water absorption, and water vapor barrier of the composite film, and the influence of nano-ZnO on the mechanical properties and contact angle of the 10% TPS/PBAT composite film. Experimental results show that, after plasticizing, the crystalline form of starch changed from A-type to V-type, the functional group changed and the lipophilicity increased; the increase of TPS content, the light transmittance and mechanical properties of the composite membrane decreased, while the water vapor transmittance and water absorption increased. The mechanical properties of the composite can be significantly improved by adding nano-ZnO at a lower concentration (optimum content is 1 wt%).

Performance of Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Composites: Mechanical Properties

2021 ◽  
Vol 879 ◽  
pp. 284-293
Author(s):  
Norliana Bakar ◽  
Siew Choo Chin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Vinyl Ester ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Bamboo Fiber ◽  
Synthetic Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Volume Fractions

Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) made from synthetic fiber had been widely used for strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) structures in the past decades. Due to its high cost, detrimental to the environment and human health, natural fiber composites becoming the current alternatives towards a green and environmental friendly material. This paper presents an investigation on the mechanical properties of bamboo fiber reinforced composite (BFRC) with different types of resins. The BFRC specimens were prepared by hand lay-up method using epoxy and vinyl-ester resins. Bamboo fiber volume fractions, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45% and 50% was experimentally investigated by conducting tensile and flexural test, respectively. Results showed that the tensile and flexural strength of bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composite (BFREC) was 63.2% greater than the bamboo fiber reinforced vinyl-ester composite (BFRVC). It was found that 45% of bamboo fiber volume fraction on BFREC exhibited the highest tensile strength compared to other BFRECs. Meanwhile, 40% bamboo fiber volume fraction of BFRVC showed the highest tensile strength between bamboo fiber volume fractions for BFRC using vinyl-ester resin. Studies showed that epoxy-based BFRC exhibited excellent results compared to the vinyl-ester-based composite. Further studies are required on using BFRC epoxy-based composite in various structural applications and strengthening purposes.

scholarly journals SCOPE OF IMPROVING MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CONCRETE USING NATURAL FIBER AS A REINFORCING MATERIAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sristi Das Gupta ◽  
MD Shahnewaz Aftab ◽  
Hasan Mohammod Zakaria ◽  
Chaity Karmakar
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Synthetic Fiber ◽  
Jute Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Plastic Shrinkage ◽  
Shrinkage Cracks ◽  
Reinforcing Material

Using natural (Jute) fiber in concrete as a reinforcing material can not only augment the concrete strength but also restrict the use of synthetic fiber which is environmentally detrimental. To achieve this goal, this study evaluated compressive strength, tensile strength and plastic shrinkage of concrete incorporating ‘Natural (Jute)’ fiber of different length (15 mm and 25 mm) with various mix proportions of 0.10%, 0.2%, 0.3% and 0.4% respectively by volume of concrete. Concrete is vulnerable to grow shrinkage cracks because of high evaporation rate in dry and windy conditions. Incorporating of fibers could abate development of this crack. The large length (25 mm) and higher content ( 0.3%) of reinforcing materials (jute fiber) result to the lowering of mechanical properties of JFRC compare to plain concrete. But in the incorporation of short (15 mm) and low fiber content ( 0.3%), enhances the mechanical properties of the same JFRC. Inclusion of 0.3% (15 mm length) fiber gave maximum enhancement of both concrete compressive and tensile strength by 12.4% and 58% respectively compared to the non-fiber reinforced concrete. A drastic suppression of crack occurrence and area of crack between non-fiber reinforced concrete and fiber reinforced concretes was attained. Experimental results of incorporating 0.1–0.4% fiber with 15 mm length in concrete revealed that plastic shrinkage cracks were decreased by 75–99% in contrast to non-fiber reinforced concrete. Therefore, it is concluded that the incorporation of jute fiber in making FRC composite would be one of the favorable methods to enhance the performance of concrete.

scholarly journals Comparison of Multilayer Transparent Wood and Single Layer Transparent Wood With the Same Thickness

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wu ◽  
Yajing Wang ◽  
Feng Yang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Light Transmission ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Attenuated Total Reflection ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Light Transmittance ◽  
Sodium Chlorite ◽  
Water Contact

In this paper, poplar was used as raw material, sodium chlorite was used to delignify it in acidic environment, and then epoxy resin was vacuum impregnated in the delignified wood template to prepare transparent wood. Moreover, in order to imitate the lamination method of plywood, the multilayer transparent wood was prepared by means of staggered vertical lamination. The purpose of this paper is to study the physical and chemical properties of multilayer transparent wood, and to explore the application potential of multilayer transparent wood as a new material by comparing with single layer transparent wood with the same thickness. The weight of wood components in the transparent wood prepared in this experiment accounts for about 30–45% of the weight of composite materials. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) measurements, Fourier transform attenuated total reflection infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) characterization, weight gain measurements, UV transmittance measurements, color difference measurements, water contact angle measurements and mechanical properties measurements were used to study. The results showed that as the thickness of the transparent wood increased, the cracks between the resin and the wood cell wall increased, and the interface showed an uneven state. In the case of the same thickness, the multilayer transparent wood was made by laminating transparent wood sheets, with fewer internal cracks and smooth interfaces. Its light transmittance is better than single layer transparent wood. Moreover, compared with single layer transparent wood with the same thickness, the lightness of multilayer transparent wood decreased, and tended to yellow and red. Due to the removal of lignin, the tensile strength of transparent wood decreased during the preparation process. However, it can be seen from the mechanical strength test that the tensile strength of multilayer transparent wood is much higher than that of single layer transparent wood. To a certain extent, multilayer transparent wood can improve the mechanical strength of transparent wood. To conclude, multilayer transparent wood is a kind of natural transparent material with large thickness, good light transmission and excellent mechanical properties, and it has a good development prospect.

Properties of Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Cornstarch-Based Composites

2012 ◽  
Vol 200 ◽  
pp. 237-242
Author(s):  
Guang Sheng Zeng ◽  
Rui Zhen Lin ◽  
Cong Meng ◽  
Lei Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Elongation Rate ◽  
Bamboo Fiber ◽  
Physical Methods ◽  
Plasticizer Content ◽  
Different Content ◽  
Properties Of Composites

In this paper the composites made of cornstarch and PVA as matrix, bamboo fiber as reinforcement, glycerol and urea as mixed plasticizer were prepared through the extrusion molding. By physical methods, the effects of cornstarch, bamboo fiber, PVA and mixed plasticizer on the mechanical properties of composites were investigated. SEM was used to observe the influence of different content of mixed plasticizer in cornstarch. The results showed that an increase in mixed plasticizer content from 10% to 40% in cornstarch did improve the mechanical properties of the composites compared without mixed plasticizer, and when the mixed plasticizer (wt-glycerol: wt-urea=2:1) content was 30% to cornstarch, the composite showed the highest tensile strength and elongation rate. Composites made from 20% of bamboo fiber, 30% of cornstarch, 50% of PVA and 30% of mixed plasticizer to cornstarch gave the best tensile strength (15.8N). Glycerol and urea could permeate the cornstarch molecules and plasticize it under high temperature and shearing in the extrusion process.

scholarly journals Preparation of Polymer Composites using Natural Fiber and their Physico-Mechanical Properties

1970 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Husna P Nur ◽  
M Akram Hossain ◽  
Shahin Sultana ◽  
M Mamun Mollah
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Banana Fiber ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Reinforcing Material ◽  
Ldpe Composites

Use of natural fiber as reinforcing material is the latest invention of polymer science in order to get higher strength with lower weight composite materials having several applications. In this present investigation banana fiber, a natural fiber, is used as the reinforcing material. Low density polyethylene (LDPE)-banana fiber reinforced composites were prepared using both untreated and bleached (treated) banana fiber and LDPE with 7.5, 15, 22.5 and 30% weight content of fibers by using compression molding technique. Physico-mechanical properties (e.g. tensile strength, flexural strength, elongation at break, Young's modulus) of different types of prepared composites were characterized. From this study it is observed that all these values have augmented up to a definite percentage. The tensile strengths and flexural strengths of the composites increased up to 22.5% fiber addition then started to decrease gradually. Young moduli of the composites increased with the increase of fiber addition. Water absorption also increased with the weight of the fiber. Whereas elongation at break decreased with increasing fiber loading. Mechanical properties of bleached banana fiber-LDPE composites were slightly higher than the untreated banana fiber-LDPE composites. Compared to virgin molded LDPE both tensile and flexural strengths and Young moduli of these LDPE-banana fiber composites were significantly higher. All the variable properties like tensile strength, flexural strength, and water absorption capacity showed a very significant role in these polymer composites. Keywords: Banana fiber; LDPE; Composite; Tensile strength; Flexural strength DOI: 10.3329/bjsir.v45i2.5708Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 45(2), 117-122, 2010

The Mechanical Properties and Hydrophilicity of Poly(L-Lactide)/Laponite Composite Film

2013 ◽  
Vol 706-708 ◽  
pp. 340-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Li Li ◽  
Guo Xian Zhou ◽  
Yu Kai Shan ◽  
Ming Long Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Contact Angle ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Complexing Agent ◽  
Mechanical Measurement ◽  
Water Contact ◽  
Solution Blending ◽  
Method Of Solution

Abatract: The poly (L-lactide)/laponite composite films are prepared by the method of solution blending with polylactide (PLA) and laponite. The results show that when laponite content was lower than 0.2 %( mass w/w), laponite can be uniform dispersed in PLA and the composed material had good stability. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) study demonstrates that PLA was successfully incorporated with laponite by Si-O bond. The mechanical measurement reveals that the tensile strength of PLA/laponite composite film has been increased with compared to pure PLA. The water contact angle (WCA) tests indicate that the hydrophobicity of the laponite modified PLA films can be improved. The present study reveals that the laponite as a complexing agent can improve the mechanical properties and hydrophilicity of PLA.

Preparation and Mechanical and Optical Properties of SF/Pyrrolidone Blend Film

2015 ◽  
Vol 815 ◽  
pp. 327-331
Author(s):  
Jiao Jiao Li ◽  
Shan Shan Zhang ◽  
Xin Yue Zhang ◽  
Shen Zhou Lu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Silk Fibroin ◽  
L929 Cell ◽  
Light Transmittance ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Blend Film ◽  
Blend Films ◽  
Tensile Tester

To improve the properties of silk fibroin film, the silk fibroin/pyrrolidone blend films were prepared by mixing silk fibroin and pyrrolidone solution at different ratios. The structure and mechanical properties of blend films were characterized. X-ray diffraction was used to investigate structure of the SF/PYR films, and the results indicated that the blend films were composed of the β-sheet form. Tensile strength and elongation at break of blend films were measured using an instron tensile tester. The results showed that tensile strength and elongation at break of blend films were high enough for application. Furthermore, the films’ flexibility was significantly improved. The optical clarity of blend film was tested by Microplate system. It can be seen from the results that optical clarity is not stable, but in some particular ratios we also can get high light transmittance blend films. At last, biocompatibility of blend films (the rate of the blend film is 30%) was accessed with L929 cell. The results showed that all types of blend films were able to support cell adhesion and proliferation. In addition, the cellular morphology of the cells cultured on blend films was better than that on silk fibroin films. In view of the mechanical properties and optical clarity, combined with their ability to support L929 proliferation suggests that this blend films will offer new options in many different biomedical applications.

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