Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Mengo. W. Kithiia, Munyasi M. David, Mutuli M. Stephen, Mumenya W. Siphila
Summary: The study found that untreated sisal fibers were more suitable reinforcement for unsaturated polyester resin compared to surface-modified fibers, as they could better withstand the thermal aging effect, showing a more significant improvement in mechanical properties.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Eyasu Ferede, Desalegn Atalie
Summary: This study aims to investigate the impact of fiber loading on the mechanical and water absorption characteristics of composites made from sisal fiber and polypropylene matrix for bathroom wall tile applications. The study found that as the fiber content increases, the properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength, impact strength, and compressive strength initially increase up to an optimum level and then decrease. The water absorption rate also increases with the increase in the fiber weight proportion. The optimal mechanical and water absorption properties were achieved at 30% fiber content.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Mallampati Somaiah Chowdary, Gujjala Raghavendra, M. S. R. Niranjan Kumar, Shakuntala Ojha, Pasala Mohan Kiran, Manoj Panchal
Summary: This study compares the mechanical properties of polyester and epoxy matrices reinforced with Sisal/S-Glass composites, and investigates the effects of nano clay addition. By fabricating composites with different wt% of nano clay, it is found that Epoxy/GSSG composites exhibit increased tensile and flexural strength, while Polyester/GSSG composites show higher tensile strength. The microstructural analysis suggests that the composites are suitable for structural applications in the aerospace sector.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Mohammed Nadedm Arshad, H. Mohit, M. R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, Anish Khan, Maha Moteb Alotaibi, Abdullah M. Asiri, Malik Abdul Rub
Summary: The study investigated the effects of coir fiber and titanium carbide nanoparticles on the physico-mechanical and thermal characteristics of basalt fiber reinforced bio/synthetic epoxy hybrid composites. The addition of these materials significantly enhanced the mechanical and thermal properties of the composites, improving load transfer between fillers and matrix materials. The newly developed epoxy hybrid composites showed higher resistance to temperature changes compared to pure polymer samples.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
K. Saravanan, S. Kubera Sampath Kumar, C. Prakash, S. Sivamani, J. Prakash Maran, G. Rajeshkumar
Summary: This paper investigates the mechanical properties and water absorption characteristics of hybrid composites using chicken feather fiber and jute. The study shows that increasing the jute weight percentage in composites leads to higher water absorption rates. The effects of different time and temperature conditions on the composite materials vary as well.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Abrha Gebregergs Tesfay, Mulu Bayray Kahsay, P. S. Senthil Kumar
Summary: The study aims to enhance the mechanical and water absorption properties of sisal/polyester composites by using glass and carbon fillers. The fillers improved the tensile strength, impact strength, water absorption, and degradation of the composites, with carbon fillers showing better results. The best performance was achieved in the 5 wt.% carbon-filled 30/70 composites, while the lowest water absorption was observed in the 10 wt.% carbon-filled 20/80 composites.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Tejas Pramod Naik, Sandeep Gairola, Inderdeep Singh, Apurbba Kumar Sharma
Summary: Recyclability and environmental safety are driving research towards clean and energy-efficient manufacturing technologies for natural fiber-reinforced composites. In this study, sisal/HDPE composites were fabricated using a novel microwave-assisted molding method. The composites treated with microwave-assisted alkali treatment exhibited improved mechanical properties, reduced water absorption, and enhanced tribological behavior. The results suggest that this treatment method enhances the performance of polymeric composites.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Ahmed Abdel-Hakim, Abd El-Aziz Arafa El-Wakil, Soma El-Mogy, Sawsan Halim
Summary: The coating of sisal fiber with SBA enhanced the interfacial adhesion between the fiber and the rubber matrix, leading to improved mechanical properties and water resistance of the composite materials. The coating process also significantly improved the dynamic mechanical properties of the composites.
POLYMER INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Mechanics
Xiaoyan Li, Ru Liu, Ling Long, Baoxuan Liu, Jianfeng Xu
Summary: Incorporating bamboo particles as reinforcement in cork products improves their strength and water resistance, making cork/bamboo composite materials suitable for applications in various fields such as flooring and structural uses.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Matheus Bosquetti, Amanda Leite da Silva, Elaine Cristina Azevedo, Lucas Freitas Berti
Summary: This study focused on evaluating the mechanical strength of sisal fiber reinforced composite panels using vacuum infusion processing method. The polymer matrix used is a polyurethane derived from castor oil, fitting the concept of green material. Tensile and flexural tests showed variations in mechanical strength among panels with different fabric architecture.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Tesfamariam Teklu
Summary: The study examined the influence of different extraction methods on the physico-chemical, thermal, and mechanical properties of sisal fibers. Results showed that sisal fibers extracted by the chemical method had higher cellulose content and tensile strength compared to other extraction methods.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
V. J. Binu Kumar, J. Bensam Raj, R. Karuppasamy, R. Thanigaivelan
Summary: Hybrid composites composed of neem fiber, banana fiber and epoxy resin were fabricated and the effects of fiber loading, chemical treatment and moisture absorption on the tensile strength of the composites were investigated. The results showed that fiber loading, chemical treatment, and moisture absorption significantly influenced the tensile strength of the composites.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V. Vignesh, A. N. Balaji, N. Nagaprasad, Mavinkere Rangappa Sanjay, Anish Khan, Abdullah M. Asiri, Ghulam M. Ashraf, Suchart Siengchin
Summary: The research focused on Indian mallow fiber polyester composites with varying fiber weight percentages from 10% to 50%. The results showed that specimens with 50% fiber content exhibited better mechanical and thermal properties, making them suitable for lightweight applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Syed Haroon Ali Shah, Muhammad Talha Amir, Babar Ali, Mohamed Hechmi El Ouni
Summary: This study investigates the effects of recycled aggregates and coconut fibers on the properties of concrete. The results show that adding 1-2% coconut fibers improves the mechanical performance of the concrete. It is recommended to use 50% coarse recycled aggregates and 2% coconut fibers for optimal mechanical performance. Additionally, the concrete with 100% recycled aggregates and 2% coconut fibers produces 25% lower CO2 emissions than conventional concrete.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Atik Mubarak Kazi, D. V. A. Ramasastry, Sunil Waddar
Summary: The research found that the roselle fabric composite has superior mechanical properties, while the sisal fabric composite has lower tensile and impact strengths. However, the sisal fabric and roselle fabric composites have similar flexural properties. The sisal fabric composite has the highest loss factor peak, with the peak height increasing with higher sisal fiber content in the roselle/sisal fabric composites.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
