Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yashas T. G. Gowda, A. Vinod, P. Madhu, Vinod Kushvaha, M. R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin
Summary: The present research investigates the development and performance of flax-basalt-carbon fiber reinforced epoxy/bioepoxy hybrid composites under different stacking sequence techniques. Through various mechanical experiments, it was demonstrated that these composites are suitable for structural applications with medium load in engineering fields.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Hafsa Jamshaid, Rajesh Kumar Mishra, Vijay Chandan, Shabnam Nazari, Muhammad Shoaib, Laurent Bizet, Petr Jirku, Miroslav Muller, Rostislav Choteborsky
Summary: This research focuses on thermoplastic polyamide (PA6)-based composites reinforced with basalt and Kevlar fabrics. The stacking sequence of basalt and two types of Kevlar fabrics were altered to develop hybrid composites. Mechanical and thermomechanical properties of the developed samples were evaluated, including tensile, flexural, and impact strength tests, as well as thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry. Scanning electron microscopy was used to study the fracture and failure nature of the composites. The results showed that hybridization with basalt improved the mechanical performance and thermal stability of the composites using Kevlar fabric. The stacking order of the reinforcements could alter the thermomechanical characteristics. These novel hybrid composites have potential applications in high-load-bearing and high-temperature environments.
Review
Materials Science, Textiles
Arumugaprabu Veerasimman, Vigneshwaran Shanmugam, Sundarakannan Rajendran, Deepak Joel Johnson, Ajith Subbiah, John Koilpichai, Uthayakumar Marimuthu
Summary: Sisal fiber is a cost-effective and high-performance reinforcement material used in various engineering applications, providing enhanced mechanical strength. Hybridization technology can further increase the strength of sisal fiber composites.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Hari P. V. S. Prashanth, Elammaran Jayamani, Kok Heng Soon, Md. Rezaur Rahman, Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri
Summary: This study demonstrated the characterization of a flax fiber reinforced polypropylene-strontium titanate composite and dielectric study for low-k dielectric applications. The composite showed higher thermal stability, increased dielectric constants with the addition of strontium titanate, and reduced dielectric losses at higher frequencies with the inclusion of natural fibers and ceramic.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Gokulraj Selvaraj, Rajkumar Kaliyamoorthy, Ramraji Kirubakaran
Summary: This study investigates the effect of different fiber stacking sequences on the performance of polymer composite materials. The alternating stacking sequence of basalt and flax layers shows better strength performance, with the outer basalt layers reducing stress transfer. The high thermal resistance of the outer basalt layers reduces heat flow to the next fiber layers. The composite material with outer basalt layers intertwined with core flax layers has better damping performance due to the porous structure of flax fibers dissipating more vibration energy.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Aarti P. More
Summary: Flax fiber is a popular natural fiber used as a reinforcing agent for polymer composites. Surface treatment improves the adhesion between fiber and polymer, enhancing mechanical performance. Additionally, flax fiber composites are more environmentally friendly compared to petroleum-based composites.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
M. Kamaraj, E. Anush Dodson, Shubhabrata Datta
Summary: The aim of this study was to enhance the thermal and viscoelastic performance of flax reinforced epoxy by incorporating graphene nanoplatelets (GNP). SEM studies showed uniform dispersion of GNP with some agglomerations and voids. DSC revealed an increase in initial degradation temperature and char residue with the addition of 0.1 wt-% GNP. Additionally, DMA results indicated improvements in storage and loss modulus of GNP/flax reinforced epoxy.
PLASTICS RUBBER AND COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
R. Vijay, B. Surya Rajan, K. Sathickbasha, P. Hariharasakthisudhan, D. Lenin Singaravelu, S. Manoharan, P. Balaji, A. B. Mohamed Ashfaq Ahmed, P. Baskara Sethupathi
Summary: The use of metal sulfide coated steel fibers can improve the wear resistance of brake pads and create a mixed mode of wear mechanism.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Jorge S. S. Neto, Henrique F. M. de Queiroz, Ricardo A. A. Aguiar, Mariana D. Banea
Summary: The thermal stability of natural fiber composites is crucial in their manufacturing process, as higher temperatures can affect the properties of the fiber components. Various methods are used to determine the thermal properties of these composites, providing valuable information for material development and selection process.
Article
Thermodynamics
Gukendran Rangasamy, Sambathkumar Mani, Sasikumar Kondayampalayam Senathipathygoundar Kolandavelu, Mohammad S. Alsoufi, Ahmed Mohamed Mahmoud Ibrahim, Suresh Muthusamy, Hitesh Panchal, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Ammar H. Elsheikh
Summary: The study found that composites made with jute fibers oriented at 30 degrees demonstrated better mechanical and thermal properties. The results from the Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Thermogravimetric Analysis indicated changes in the material properties.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hongbin Li, Rongrong Tang, Jiliang Dai, Zixuan Wang, Shiqi Meng, Xiang Zhang, Feng Cheng
Summary: This review provides a summary of the recent developments of flax fiber-based functional composites for energy, biomedical, and environmental applications. The design and fabrication strategies, as well as the most promising applications, are discussed. The unique properties of flax fiber as a functional composite, such as specific mechanical properties, good biocompatibility, eco-friendliness, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility in design and manufacturing, are highlighted.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Zhenxing Li, Xin Wang, Wenlong Yan, Lining Ding, Jianxun Liu, Zhishen Wu, Huang Huang
Summary: The purpose of this experiment is to investigate the influence of basalt fibers, glass fibers, and Polyvinyl alcohol fibers on the properties of fiber-reinforced gypsum-based composites. The experimental results showed that with the increase in fiber length and volume, the setting time decreased, fluidity decreased, and water absorption increased. The optimal ratios of the selected fibers were all 10 mm and 1.0%, and the flexural strength increased by more than 50%. HCl, NaOH, and KH550 silane coupling agent treatments on the basalt fiber surface improved the setting time, fluidity, and water absorption by less than 5%.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Berkay Karacor, Mustafa Ozcanli, Hasan Serin
Summary: This study investigated the mechanical characteristics of basalt, jute, and flax fiber-reinforced composites under the influence of hybridization process and two different production methods (hand lay-up and VARTM). The tensile and hardness testing results showed that the hand lay-up technique produced better results for B/F-reinforced composites, while the VARTM method was more effective for B/J-reinforced composites. Hybridization of flax and jute fabrics with basalt fibers significantly improved the tensile strength and hardness values. This research is valuable for industries such as automotive, aerospace, or aviation, as it explores the potential of using these composites in these sectors and presents a combination of fabrics and production methods not found in the literature.
IRANIAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Jose C. Cordeiro, Rachel E. Davis, Hema Ramsurn, Daniel W. Crunkleton, Todd P. Otanicar, Michael W. Keller
Summary: Phenolic resins are commonly used as carbon precursors for carbon/carbon composites. The addition of resorcinol can decrease the curing times by up to 71% without lowering carbon yield.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Kexuan Chen, Yuan Liu, Ren He, Qi Wang
Summary: This study proposes a novel strategy for preparing form-stable phase change materials using polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polyvinyl formal (PVF) in a foam structure. The PEG/PVF composites exhibit good performance in terms of phase transition enthalpy, residue amount, and thermal degradation temperature.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
K. Senthilvel, N. Rathinam, B. Prabu, A. Arul Jeya Kumar
Summary: The addition of halloysite nanotubes in carbon black-filled acrylic rubber composites improves mechanical properties, swelling resistance, and resistance to oxidation and hot oil. Composites with 6 phr of HNT demonstrate the best performance with higher stress, elongation, and modulus.
JOURNAL OF ELASTOMERS AND PLASTICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
G. Ramesh, K. Subramanian, S. Sathiyamurthy, M. Prakash
Summary: Global warming and environmental pollution have led researchers to explore biodegradable materials as alternatives to fossil fuels. This study utilizes Calotropis gigantea fiber as a strengthening agent and demonstrates the significant impact of fiber orientation on material strength. Thermal analysis confirms the composite's thermal stability. These findings suggest that Calotropis gigantea fiber can be used as a reinforcing material for manufacturing automotive and household products.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
A. Queen Alice, A. Arul Jeya Kumar, M. Prakash, I. Ashok Kumar
Summary: The study demonstrates that adding 20% basalt fibers to PAEK composite can increase crystallization temperature and melting enthalpy, with higher crystallinity. This composite shows good heat resistance and thermal barrier properties, along with better dynamic mechanical performance and the lowest damping coefficient; excessive basalt fiber addition may lead to fiber agglomeration in the matrix.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Arputham Arul Jeya Kumar, Muniyandi Prakash, Abburi Lakshmankumar, Kesuboyina Haswanth
Summary: In this study, the wear loss of basalt fiber reinforced polypropylene/polylactic acid composites was analyzed under dry sliding conditions, and it was found that sample PPB3 exhibited lower wear loss compared to the other samples, attributed to better cohesion between fiber and matrix as observed in SEM images of worn-out regions.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART J-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING TRIBOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Arul Jeya Kumar Arputham, Aditya Soundarapandian, Rahul Kumar
Summary: This research focuses on analyzing the physical, mechanical, and dynamic-mechanical properties of high-performance polymer composites made by hot pressing basalt and aramid fibers with UHMWPE. Among the four different weight fractions of composites, UBA 4 exhibited the highest tensile strength, impact strength, hardness, and storage modulus, while UBA 1 showed the highest flexural strength. The dynamic mechanical properties of UBA 4 were found to be superior for structural applications compared to the other samples.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Textiles
Guru Kumar Manjappara Subramanian, M. Balasubramanian, A. Arul Jeya Kumar
Summary: This study highlights the advantages of using compressed earth blocks with natural fibers, which not only improves the mechanical properties and thermal comfort of the materials, but also is environmentally friendly and exhibits better thermal stability.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
P. Govindan, A. Arul Jeya Kumar, A. Lakshmankumar
Summary: The study demonstrates that the addition of basalt and sisal fibers can increase the hardness and wear resistance of polylactic acid composites, leading to reduced wear.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART L-JOURNAL OF MATERIALS-DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. Arul Jeya Kumar, Niranjan S. Raj, C. Saiprasad, Aghalayam R. Sudhanva
Summary: This paper focuses on analyzing the morphology and thermal properties of biomedical composites with PLA and PCL matrix reinforced with BFs and using HNT as filler material. The experimental results show that there is a homogeneous and strong bond between the matrix, reinforcement, and filler in different composites. BF is well embedded in the matrix without voids and cracks. PPHB 2 with the highest degree of crystallinity and optimum thermal degradation characteristics.
SURFACE REVIEW AND LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Selwyn Jebadurai Devaraj, Arul Jeya Kumar Arputham
Summary: In this study, the interfacial bonding between face sheets and core in sandwich composites was strengthened by introducing chopped fibers. The sandwich specimens with chopped glass fibers showed improved mechanical properties, with significantly increased flexural and compressive strength.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
I. Infanta Mary Priya, A. Arul Jeya Kumar
Summary: The present work aims to develop a high load bearing structure and wear resistant Fibre Metal Laminates (FML) for Airbus cargo floors and doors. An innovative attempt has been made to enhance the shear properties of the FML by using bi-diagonal fabric for the glass fiber. The mechanical and tribological properties of the FML (Glass/AZ91D/Glass) were evaluated, and it was found that the magnesium-based FML exhibited excellent mechanical properties and wear resistance compared to conventional laminates.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART J-JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING TRIBOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Infanta Mary I. Priya, Arul Jeya A. Kumar, Ramalingam Senthil
Summary: This research focuses on the mechanical and thermal characterization of vacuum-assisted resin transfer molded epoxy-based glass fiber-reinforced composites. The prepared specimens showed good thermal stability and mechanical properties, making them suitable for various structural engineering applications.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART E-JOURNAL OF PROCESS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
D. Selwyn Jebadurai, A. Arul Jeya Kumar
Summary: To improve skin-core bonding in sandwich structures, T and dovetail shaped grooves were made on foam core and sandwich composites were prepared by vacuum infusion process. Compared to plain and T grooved specimens, specimens with dovetail grooves demonstrated the highest mechanical properties.
JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
