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Polymer Science
A. A. El-Wakil, H. Moustafa, A. Abdel-Hakim
Summary: The study focuses on the influence of LDPE-g-MA as a compatibilizer for LDPE/PA6 blends, with the optimal content being 8 phr. Results suggest that the LDPE/LDPE-g-MA/PA6 blend can be used in various industrial applications for LDPE, such as manufacturing plastic products and packaging goods.
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Polymer Science
Zahra Moazzami Goudarzi, Tayebeh Behzad, Aram Sheykhzadeh
Summary: The study investigated the effects of starch nanocrystals (SNC) and modified acetylated starch nanocrystals (ASNC) on the properties of LDPE/TPS/PE-g-MA blend. ASNC showed reduced hydrophilicity and better dispersion in non-polar solvents. Adding ASNC significantly improved mechanical properties and water absorption capacity of the nanocomposites.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
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Engineering, Chemical
Tuan Anh Nguyen, Thi Huong Nguyen
Summary: Synthetic materials reinforced with natural banana fiber were studied for their sustainable and eco-friendly properties. Treatment with NaOH at 5% concentration effectively removed impurities from the fiber surface, resulting in improved compatibility and bonding between the fiber and polylactic acid (PLA) composite. The addition of 20% banana fiber by weight showed promising mechanical properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Materials Science, Composites
Jianghu Zhan, Jiachang Wang, Jun Lin, Guoqun Zhao, Shengcheng Ji, Xiaoling Li, Jiao Li, Guilong Wang, Liang Chen, Yanjin Guan, Hakim Naceur
Summary: This study prepared flame retardant ramie fiber reinforced poly(lactic acid) composites and investigated the excellent flame retardancy achieved through the formation of high-quality char layers, chain reaction of free radicals, and dilution effect of inert gases generated during combustion. Furthermore, the flame retardants did not compromise the mechanical properties of the materials.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Beril Eker Gumus
Summary: This study investigated the effects of maleic anhydride-grafted polypropylene (MA-g-PP) loading on the mechanical and physical properties of polypropylene/glass spheres/montmorillonite nanoclay (PP/HGS/MMT) composites. Results showed that increasing MA-g-PP content increased the elastic modulus and tensile strength, but decreased impact resistance, elongation at break, density, and hardness. The structure and chemical bonds of the composites were also studied.
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Materials Science, Textiles
A. Stalin, S. Mothilal, V. Vignesh, M. R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin
Summary: Green sustainable life and biofibers are important for achieving an eco-friendly environment and fabricating eco-friendly products. This study focuses on the effect of hybrid mats on the reinforcement of vetiver/banana fiber mat reinforced vinyl ester composites. The results show that the hybrid double-layer fiber mat composites in longitudinal direction have optimal tensile and flexural properties.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Okan Celik, Abdulkadir Yasar, Berkay Karacor
Summary: Driven by environmental concerns and sustainability issues, researchers have developed novel composite structures in various industries. This study focuses on designing and manufacturing aramid and basalt fiber reinforced polymer hybrid composites as an alternative to carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites. Different fiber ratios and stacking sequences were used to examine their effect on mechanical characteristics. Test results showed that tensile strength was dependent on fiber ratio and sequence, with CFRPs having the highest tensile strength. Impact test results revealed that basalt/aramid fiber hybrid composites had higher energy absorption capability compared to CFRPs. Additionally, increasing basalt fiber ratio increased water absorption capacity, while using aramid fiber in the upper layer decreased ignition loss and increased hardness values. Scanning electron microscopy analysis showed weaker fiber-matrix bonding in hybrid samples compared to CFRPs.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Demis Cabrera, Haci Baykara, Ariel Riofrio, Mauricio Cornejo, Julio Caceres
Summary: This study examined the use of banana rachis fiber as a reinforcement material in recycled high-density polyethylene matrix. The results showed that the addition of banana rachis fiber improved the properties of the composite materials and reduced the overall environmental impacts.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Shohel Siddique, Adam Novak, Emin Guliyev, Kyari Yates, Pak Sing Leung, James Njuguna
Summary: This study investigates the use of drilling waste as filler in polymer composites. The results suggest that incorporating oil-based mud (OBM) clay in slurry form in the low-density polyethylene (LDPE) matrix can significantly decrease the thermal stability and mechanical properties of the composite material. It is hypothesized that the poor Van der Waals force between the polymer molecules/clay platelets and the applied force is the main reason behind the deterioration in mechanical properties.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
K. R. Sumesh, K. Kanthavel
Summary: This research investigates the mechanical stability of epoxy based composites using a Taguchi optimization based grey relational approach. The study found that the combination of 20% sisal, 15% banana, 5% NaOH, 10 MPa pressure, and 100 degrees C temperature resulted in the highest mechanical properties. SEM analysis revealed that the use of both sisal and banana fibers reduced surface abnormalities and improved the overall properties of the composites.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Solange Melanie Anafack, Omar Harzallah, Didymus Efeze Nikemaja, Paul William Mejouyo Huisken, Aurelie Decker, Rodrigue Nicodeme Sikame Tagne, Jean-Yves Drean, K. Murugesh Babu, Ebenezer Njeugna
Summary: This research examined the effect of extraction methods on the physical and mechanical properties of William banana peduncle fibers. Water retting method yielded higher fiber rates compared to rolling extraction. Different extraction methods resulted in a reduction in fiber diameter. Microstructure analysis showed strip-like fiber bundles with brittle fracture surface. Fibers extracted by water retting were longer. The bending test indicated that fibers obtained by rolling were stiffer. Therefore, William banana fiber has potential for textile applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Aina Aqila Arman Alim, Azizah Baharum, Siti Salwa Mohammad Shirajuddin, Farah Hannan Anuar
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of replacing commercial plastics with a biodegradable polymer, PBS, for packaging applications by compounding LDPE with different contents of PBS. The addition of PE-g-MA as a compatibilizer improved the compatibility and homogeneity of LDPE/PBS blends, resulting in enhanced structural, mechanical, and thermal properties. The research demonstrated that the partial substitution of LDPE with biodegradable PBS and the incorporation of the PE-g-MA compatibilizer could lead to an innovative blend with improved properties.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Santoshi Mohanta, Priyanka Mahalik, Gayatri Prasad Hota, Bipin Bihari Sahoo, Subhransu Sekhar Pradhan, Shyama Prasad Mohanty
Summary: Natural fiber-reinforced composites exhibit promising physical and mechanical properties. The utilization of chemically treated bamboo-fiber in high-density polyethylene composites leads to improved tensile strength and impact strength.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Ali Imran Ayten
Summary: The study showed that aramid fibers increased the energy absorption of both matrix materials, while carbon and glass fiber fabrics only increased the energy absorption of one matrix material. All reinforcement materials increased the maximum strain values of one matrix, but did not affect the maximum CAI strength values of the other matrix.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Anand Sundararaju Perinbakannan, Muralidharan Karuppusamy, Karuppasamy Ramar
Summary: The study investigated the mechanical and moisture absorption characteristics of hybrid composites made from Indian almond and Banana fibers. The results showed that the I-I-I-I composite exhibited the highest tensile and flexural strength, while the B-B-B-B composite had the highest impact strength and moisture absorption percentage due to its void content.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)