The Using Fungi Treatment as Green and Environmentally Process for Surface Modification of Natural Fibres

2014 ◽  
Vol 554 ◽  
pp. 116-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Meysam Khoshnava ◽  
Raheleh Rostami ◽  
Mohammad Ismail ◽  
Alireza Valipour
Keyword(s):  
Surface Modification ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Fibre Surface ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Embodied Energy ◽  
Natural Fibres ◽  
Matrix Interface ◽  
Hydrophobic Polymer ◽  
Fibre Matrix

Although Natural Fibres have various potential and advantages such as lower in weight, embodied energy and toxicity but their drawbacks are provided relentless competition between natural and synthetics fibres. Intrinsically, Natural Fibres are hydrophilic that is leaded to poor resistance to moisture and incompatible to hydrophobic polymer matrix. This incompatibility of natural fibres results in poor fibre/matrix interface which in turn leads to reduce mechanical properties of the composites. This study try to litreature some methods of chemical treatment or surface modification of Natural Fibres for improving this drawback of natural fibres. The objective of this research is fungi treatment as Green Surface Treatment that is indicate to environmental friendlier process. The use of fungi can provide low cost, highly efficient and environmentally friendly alternatives to natural fibre surface treatment.

A review investigating the influence of nanofiller addition on the mechanical, thermal and water absorption properties of cellulosic fibre reinforced polymer composite

2021 ◽  
pp. 152808372110575
Author(s):  
Adnan Amjad ◽  
Aslina Anjang Ab Rahman ◽  
Habib Awais ◽  
Mohd Shukur Zainol Abidin ◽  
Junaid Khan
Keyword(s):  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Moisture Absorption ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Absorption Properties ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer

Composite holds great promise for future materials considering its advantages such as excellent strength, stiffness, lightweight, and cost-effectiveness. Due to rising environmental concerns, the research speed gradually changes from synthetic polymer composites to natural fibre reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs). Natural fibres are believed a valuable and robust replacement to synthetic silicates and carbon-based fibres, along with biodegradability, recyclability, low cost, and eco-friendliness. But the incompatibility between natural fibre and polymer matrices and higher moisture absorption percentage of natural fibre limitise their applications. To overcome these flaws, surface treatment of natural fibre and nanofiller addition have become some of the most important aspects to improve the performance of NFRPCs. This review article provides the most recent development on the effect of different nanofiller addition and surface treatment on the mechanical, thermal, and wetting behaviour of NFRPCs. It concludes that the fibre surface treatment and nanofillers in natural fibre polymer composites positively affect mechanical, thermal and water absorption properties. A systematic understanding in this field covers advanced research basics to stimulate investigation for fabricating NFRPCs with excellent performance.

The Effect of Compatibilising Agent and Surface Modification on the Physical Properties of Short Pineapple Leaf Fibre (Palf) Reinforced High Impact Polystyrene (Hips) Composites

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 379-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.P. Siregar ◽  
S. M. Sapuan ◽  
M.Z.A. Rahman ◽  
H.M.D.K. Zaman
Keyword(s):  
Surface Modification ◽  
Maleic Anhydride ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Alkali Treatment ◽  
Fibre Surface ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
High Impact ◽  
High Impact Polystyrene ◽  
Poly Ethylene

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of compatibilising agent and surface modification of short pineapple leaf fibre on physical properties of short pineapple leaf fibre reinforced high impact polystyrene (HIPS) composites. The purpose of using the compatibilising agents in this study was to modify the HIPS which include the polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene-ran-butylene)-block-poly(styrene-graft-maleic anhydride) and poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride). Meanwhile, the alkali treatment was also used to modify the natural fibre surface of short PALF. The results have shown that adding compatibilising agent has improved the physical properties of the composites more effectively than by only using alkali treatment to modify the natural fibre surface.

scholarly journals Selection of Natural Fibre for Hybrid Laminated Composites Vehicle Spall Liners Using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)

2014 ◽  
Vol 564 ◽  
pp. 400-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Yahaya ◽  
S.M. Sapuan ◽  
Z. Leman ◽  
E.S. Zainudin
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Hierarchy Process ◽  
Laminated Composites ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Natural Fibres ◽  
Variable Properties ◽  
Kenaf Fibre ◽  
Ballistic Protection ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
Selection Of

Natural fibres with variable properties are found in many engineering applications because of its low cost and biodegradability .The selection of suitable fibres involves the evaluation of a number of alternatives based on certain criteria. The purpose of this study is to suggest the use of analytical hierarchy process (AHP) in the selection of natural fibres for hybrid laminated composites. It was found that the most suitable natural fibre to be used with Kevlar 29 in hybrid laminated composites is kenaf fibre. It is expected that this finding will significantly contribute to the development of hybrid laminated composites for vehicle ballistic protection.

scholarly journals Biomass Morphology Subjected to Different Chemical Treatment

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 02051
Author(s):  
Norsuzailina Mohamed Sutan ◽  
Siti Masjida Mazlan ◽  
Siti Noor Linda Taib ◽  
Delsye Teo Ching Lee ◽  
Alsidqi Hassan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Chemical Treatment ◽  
Fibre Composite ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Fibre Surface ◽  
Specific Weight ◽  
Chemical Treatments ◽  
Bagasse Fibre ◽  
Fibre Matrix

A growing interest of sugarcane bagasse fibre composite has been observed in recent years due to its attractiveness properties such as low specific weight, renewable source and producible with low investment at low cost. However, these materials have a low interfacial adhesion between fibre and matrix which lead to reduction in certain mechanical properties of the composite. To overcome this problem, studies show that certain chemical treatments on the surface of the fibres are some alternatives that significantly increase the adhesion reinforcement/matrix, in some cases improving its mechanical properties. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different type of chemical treatment which are alkali and acid treatment on sugarcane bagasse fibre surface morphology. Seeking to improve the adhesion fibre matrix, the fibre has been treated with 5% of NaOH and 5% of HCL solution with added of bagasse fibre used in the range of 0% to 3% of cement weight respectively. Through SEM investigation, it is confirmed that chemical treatment helps to remove hemicelluloses from raw bagasse fiber as well as improved fibre matrix adhesion.

Correlation Between Fibre Surface Energetics and Fibre-Matrix Adhesion in Carbon Fibre Reinforced Peek Composite

1989 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
Author(s):  
D J Hodge ◽  
B A Middlemiss ◽  
J A Peacock
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Interfacial Strength ◽  
Fibre Surface ◽  
Work Of Adhesion ◽  
Carbon Fibres ◽  
Matrix Adhesion ◽  
Peek Composite ◽  
Fibre Matrix

AbstractSurface energies of carbon fibres at different levels at surface treatment have been determined by a wetting force technique and related to fibre-matrix adhesion in carbon fibre reinforced PEEK composite. The effect of oxidative surface treatment on the surface free energy is detailed, along with the changes in surface oxygen and nitrogen content, as determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The work of adhesion has been calculated for the carbon fibres and thermoplastic, which correlate well with experimental determination of interfacial strength. The technique can therefore be used to predict adhesion levels in fibre reinforced composites.

scholarly journals Effect of Fibre Surface Treatment and Nanofiller Addition on the Mechanical Properties of Flax/PLA Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Nanocomposite

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 3842
Author(s):  
Adnan Amjad ◽  
M. Shukur Zainol Abidin ◽  
Hassan Alshahrani ◽  
Aslina Anjang Ab Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Composite Laminates ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Fibre Surface ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Hybrid Nanocomposites ◽  
Fibre Breakage ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Naoh Solution

Natural fibre-based materials are gaining popularity in the composites industry, particularly for automotive structural and semi-structural applications, considering the growing interest and awareness towards sustainable product design. Surface treatment and nanofiller addition have become one of the most important aspects of improving natural fibre reinforced polymer composite performance. The novelty of this work is to examine the combined effect of fibre surface treatment with Alumina (Al2O3) and Magnesia (MgO) nanofillers on the mechanical (tensile, flexural, and impact) behaviour of biotex flax/PLA fibre reinforced epoxy hybrid nanocomposites. Al2O3 and MgO with a particle size of 50 nm were added in various weight proportions to the epoxy and flax/PLA fibre, and the composite laminates were formed using the vacuum bagging technique. The surface treatment of one set of fibres with a 5% NaOH solution was investigated for its effect on mechanical performance. The results indicate that the surface-treated reinforcement showed superior tensile, flexural, and impact properties compared to the untreated reinforcement. The addition of 3 wt. % nanofiller resulted in the best mechanical properties. SEM morphological images demonstrate various defects, including interfacial behaviour, fibre breakage, fibre pullout, voids, cracks, and agglomeration.

Acoustic Performance Mixture of Natural Fibres of Oil Palm Frond (OPF) and Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB)

2021 ◽  
Vol 317 ◽  
pp. 361-368
Author(s):  
Mageswaran Ravi Chandran ◽  
Ewe Lay Sheng ◽  
Yew Weng Kean ◽  
Mohammad Nazhan Nasir ◽  
Zawawi Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Absorption Rate ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Natural Fibres ◽  
Acoustic Properties ◽  
Empty Fruit Bunch ◽  
Acoustic Performance ◽  
Oil Palm Frond ◽  
Palm Frond

The expansion of the oil palm industry has affected the environment and the poor handling of oil palm waste has greatly endangered the habitat surrounds it. The oil palm natural fibre waste can be put to good use and used as a sound absorber for its amazing acoustic properties. At the same time, the demand for natural fibre sound-absorbing panels is increasing due to its low-cost fabrication and its healthier than synthetic fibre. This research has studied the acoustic properties of mixing Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) and Oil Palm Frond (OPF) in a thickness of 12 mm, 14 mm, 16 mm, and 18 mm. The fibreboard has been fabricated at a density of 120 kg/m3. The Sound Absorption Coefficient, SAC, and morphologies of all the samples were examined using the Impedance Tube Method (ITM) and Scanning Electron Microscope, (SEM). The sample’s SAC value increased with thickness. It is noteworthy that this combination percentage of natural fibres of EFB and OPF show good acoustic performance where the SAC values above 0.8 at wide frequency 3000 - 6400 Hz. Sample thickness 14 mm, 18 mm achieved unity (1.0) at frequency 4000 - 5500 Hz. In addition, all the samples were found to exceed 90 % of the absorption rate in the range of 4500 - 6400 Hz. The morphology content of EFB and OPF helps in enhancing the absorption rate.

scholarly journals Natural-Fibre-Mat-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites based on Flax Fibres and Polypropylene

1996 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 096369359600500 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Heijenrath ◽  
T. Peijs
Keyword(s):  
Maleic Anhydride ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Unit Weight ◽  
Flax Fibres ◽  
Cost Engineering ◽  
Reinforced Thermoplastics ◽  
Fibre Matrix

Natural-fibre-mat-reinforced thermoplastics (NMTs) based on flax fibres and a polypropylene (PP) matrix were manufactured using a film-stacking method. The influence of fibre content on stiffness and strength is reported and compared with data for glass-matreinforced-thermoplastics (GMTs), including the influence of improved fibre/matrix adhesion as a result of the use of maleic-anhydride grafted PP. Additionally, unidirectional and random-flax-mat composites based on epoxy resin were manufactured as reference materials. Results indicated that NMTs are of interest for low cost engineering applications, especially when a high stiffness per unit weight is desirable.

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