Mechanical properties of fibre/ filler based poly(Lactic Acid) (Pla) composites : A brief review

Being a biodegradable polymer, poly(lactic acid) (PLA) based composites receive greater preference over non-biodegradable plastics. Poly(lactic acid) has to find its place in various applications such as polymer composites, agriculture, biomedical, etc. Polymer composites based on PLA possess comparable mechanical strength, endurance, flexibility and endures future opportunities. Several combinations of natural fibers and filler-based PLA composites have been fabricated and investigated for physical and mechanical changes. Moreover, several biopolymers and compatibilizers are added to PLA to provide rigidity. The paper presents a tabulated review of the various natural fiber/filter-based PLA composites and the preparation and outcomes. In addition, enhancement made by the reinforcement of nano filler in the PLA are also discussed in brief. The significance of PLA in the biomedical application has been discussed in brief. The paper also shed lights in the social and economic aspects of PLA.

Effect of cane wood and palm kernel fibre filler on the compressive strength and density of automobile brake pad

The study on the effect of cane wood and palm kernel as filler materials on the compressive strength and density of an automobile brake pad has been done. The Central Composite Design tool of the Design Expert 8 software was used to design percentage composition of the test samples for 20 experimental runs. To ascertain how well the factors fit in the design, the lack of fit test was performed. The analysis of variance shows that the developed models are significant and quadratic, showing that both materials affect the responses. On optimization, optimal compressive strength and density of 107.3 MPa and 1.73 g/cm3 were obtained for the composition of 30% resin content, 21.329% palm kernel fibre content and 40% cane wood content. Thus, the combination of cane wood and palm kernel fibre as filler material for brake pad production will give an automobile brake pad with good compressive strength and density.

Development and Characterization on sound acoustic at photo-induced polymer foam composited at prolonged ultra-violet exposure

In this paper, polymer foam composites (FC) have been developed based on polyol mixed flexible crosslinker and fibre filler of Meranti Merah. 10 mm, 20 mm and 30 mm thickness of foam polymer and its composites have been use in this study. The percentage loading of wood fibre of 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% added with polymer foam is namely as polymer foam (PP) and its composites of PP5, PP10, PP15 and PP20. The sound absorption coefficient (α) and pore structure of the foam samples have been measure by using Impedance Tube test and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). UV Weatherometer is used to examine the durability and weatherproof of its composite. The results show that the highest thickness of the highest percentage fiber filler (Pp2030) gives higher sound absorption coefficient (α). 0.9922 and 0.99889 which contributed from low and high frequency absorption level respectively. The smallest pores size structure was observed with highest filler loading of PP20. The higher the thickness and the higher the percentage loading of wood filler gives smaller pore structure, consequently, increased the sound absorption coefficient level. Meanwhile, the stability of polymer foam composites is high due to unchanged pore structures morphology with prolonged ultra violet exposure.

Effects of Caeser Weed (Urena lobata L ) Fibre, Afara (Terminalia superba) and Mahogany (Khaya senegalensis) Dusts on some Physical and Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Resin

In Recent Times, Environmental Concerns Arising from Pollution, Global Warming and Waste Management Have Led to the Generation of Interest in the Use of Environmentally Friendly Materials, Especially, Biological Materials such as Natural Fibres and Particulates in Composite Materials Manufacture. in this Work, Natural Fillers (Afara-Mahogany Particulates of 150µm) and Fibre (Caesar Weed Fibre of 5mm Length) Were Mixed with Epoxy Resin at the Various Fibre/filler Weight Percentages as Follows: 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10% with Random Fibre Orientations. some Physical and Mechanical Properties of the Composite Were Determined Using Standard Procedures. Ninety (90) Wt% of Epoxy Resin Mixed with 10 Wt% for each of the Following: Caeser Weed Fibre, Afara and Mahogany, Improved the Tensile Modulus by 2652.6%, 321.37%, and 129.73% and the Impact Strength by 162.7%, 133.9% and 15.25%, Respectively. Also, Composites Density Reduced by 26.26%, 3.03%, and 3.03%, and its Hardness too Reduced by 5.41%, 1.35%, and 4.05%, Respectively. Meanwhile, the Water Absorption Were 4.9%, 2.79%, and 4.12% for 10wt% of Caeser Weed Fibre, Afara and Mahogany, Respectively and 90wt% Epoxy Resin. Therefore, Caeser Weed Fibre Had the Greatest Positive Effect on the Tensile Strength, Impact Energy Absorbed and Density. however, Afara-Epoxy Composite Had the Least Water Absorption and Higher Shore Hardness Value than Mahogany-Epoxy and Caeser Weed Fibre-Epoxy Composites.