scholarly journals The Reinforcing Effect of Sugar Palm Fiber on PP

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth Genesius Han ◽  
Juliana Anggono ◽  
Peter Jonathan
Keyword(s):  
Reinforcing Effect ◽  
Palm Fiber ◽  
Sugar Palm Fiber

Flammability, morphological and mechanical properties of sugar palm fiber/polyester yarn-reinforced epoxy hybrid biocomposites with magnesium hydroxide flame retardant filler

2021 ◽  
pp. 004051752110086
Author(s):  
MJ Suriani ◽  
SM Sapuan ◽  
CM Ruzaidi ◽  
DS Nair ◽  
RA Ilyas
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Magnesium Hydroxide ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Epoxy Composite ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Palm Fiber ◽  
Sugar Palm Fiber

This paper aims to study the surface morphology, flammability and tensile properties of sugar palm fiber (SPF) hybrid with polyester (PET) yarn-reinforced epoxy composite with the addition of magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) as a flame retardant. The composites were prepared by hybridized epoxy and Mg(OH)2/PET with different amounts of SPF contents (0%, 20%, 35% and 50%) using the cold press method. Then these composites were tested by horizontal burning analysis, tensile strength testing and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. The specimen with 35% SPF (Epoxy/PET/SPF-35) with the incorporation of Mg(OH)2 as a flame retardant showed the lowest burning rate of 13.25 mm/min. The flame took a longer time to propagate along with the Epoxy/PET/SPF-35 specimen and at the same time producing char. Epoxy/PET/SPF-35 also had the highest tensile strength of 9.69 MPa. Tensile properties of the SPF hybrid with PET yarn (SPF/PET)-reinforced epoxy composite was decreased at 50% SPF content due to the lack of interfacial bonding between the fibers and matrix. Surface morphology analysis through SEM showed uniform distribution of the SPF and matrix with less adhesion, which increased the flammability and reduced the tensile properties of the hybrid polymeric composites. These composites have potential to be utilized in various applications, such as automotive components, building materials and in the aerospace industry.

Sugar palm fiber/polyester nanocomposites: Influence of adding nanoclay fillers on thermal, dynamic mechanical, and physical properties

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 236-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rao M. Shahroze ◽  
Mohamad R. Ishak ◽  
Mohamad S. Salit ◽  
Zulkiflle Leman ◽  
Muthukumar Chandrasekar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Palm Fiber ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical ◽  
Sugar Palm Fiber ◽  
Mechanical And Physical Properties

scholarly journals Mechanical performance of roselle/sugar palm fiber hybrid reinforced polyurethane composites

BioResources ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 6238-6249
Author(s):  
A. M. Radzi ◽  
S. M. Sapuan ◽  
M. Jawaid ◽  
M. R. Mansor
Keyword(s):  
Impact Strength ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Scanning Electron Micrographs ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Palm Fiber ◽  
Sugar Palm Fiber ◽  
Scanning Electron

The effect of sugar palm fiber (SPF) loading was studied relative to the mechanical properties of roselle (RF)/SPF/thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) hybrid composites. RF/SPF/TPU hybrid composites were fabricated at different weight ratios (100:0, 75:25, 50:50, 25:75, and 0:100) by melt mixing and hot compression. The mechanical (tensile, flexural, and impact test) and morphological properties of tensile fractured samples were examined using a universal testing machine, impact machine, and scanning electron microscope. It was found that the hybridization of RF/SPF increased its impact strength corresponding to the increases in the SPF content of the composites. The tensile and flexural properties of the hybrid composites decreased due to poor interfacial bonding between the fiber and matrix. Scanning electron micrographs of the tensile fractured surface of the RF/SPF hybrid composites revealed fiber pullouts and poor adhesion bonding. In conclusion, the hybridization of SPF with RF/TPU composites enhanced its impact strength while decreasing the tensile and flexural strength.

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