Article
Materials Science, Composites
Zineb Samouh, Kolos Molnar, Sandor Hajba, Francois Boussu, Omar Cherkaoui, Reddad El Moznine
Summary: This study investigates the impact of sisal fiber content up to 30% on the mechanical and thermal properties of PLA matrix composites. Results show that the best properties were achieved with 20% fiber content, and beyond this, a slight decrease was observed. Sisal fiber enhanced crystallinity at 10% content and acted as a reinforcing and nucleating agent for PLA, making the biocomposites suitable for various applications in aerospace, automotive, and construction.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yuxin Liu, Liangyan Liao, Junmei Xiong, Zesheng Liang
Summary: The effects of sisal fiber content and its surface treatment on the thermal degradation behavior and structures of thermoplastic cassava starch composites were investigated. It was found that increasing fiber content can enhance the thermal decomposition temperature, and sisal fiber treated with sodium hydroxide showed better thermal stability.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yaowalak Srisuwan, Yodthong Baimark
Summary: This paper reports a study on flexible polymer blends made from PLLA-PEG-PLLA and TPS. The addition of TPS suppressed crystallizability of PLLA and PLLA-PEG-PLLA matrices, while greatly increasing the thermal stability of PLLA-PEG-PLLA. The PEG middle-blocks enhanced phase compatibility between PLLA-PEG-PLLA and TPS, resulting in ductile and flexible blend films.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yaowalak Srisuwan, Yodthong Baimark
Summary: In this study, high-molecular-weight poly(L-lactide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lactide) triblock copolymer (PLLA-PEG-PLLA) was used as a biodegradable bioplastic. However, its high cost and poor thermal stability limited its applications. Native cassava starch was blended to reduce the production cost and improve the thermal stability. The interaction between starch and PEG increased the thermal stability and phase adhesion, resulting in flexible and hydrophilic films with potential applications in biomedical, packaging, and agricultural fields.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Parul Singh, Y. G. Bala
Summary: Natural fiber composites are widely used due to their excellent mechanical properties and low weight-to-strength ratio compared to synthetic fiber. However, their extreme flammability restricts their application in industries such as automation, marine, and aircraft. The addition of expandable graphite particles improves the thermal properties and flame resistance of the composite materials.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART L-JOURNAL OF MATERIALS-DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Ram Subbiah, A. Arivumangai, S. Kaliappan, V Balaji, G. Yuvaraj, Pravin P. Patil
Summary: In this study, sisal fiber reinforced nanosilica and cardanol oil toughened epoxy composites were prepared and characterized. The addition of cardanol oil and nanosilica was found to enhance the load bearing, thermal stability, and antimicrobial properties of sisal-reinforced epoxy composites. The composites showed improved mechanical properties, such as increased tensile strength and modulus, as well as improved impact resistance and hardness values. The antimicrobial properties also improved with the increase in nanosilica and cardanol oil content. These environmentally friendly biocomposites could find applications in various industries including drug and food storage, automotive, structural, and sports goods manufacturing.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(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)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
K. Senthilkumar, Thitinun Ungtrakul, M. Chandrasekar, T. Senthil Muthu Kumar, N. Rajini, Suchart Siengchin, Harikrishnan Pulikkalparambil, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Nadir Ayrilmis
Summary: The study investigated the effect of accelerated weathering conditions on sisal and hemp fiber bio-composites. Results showed that the weathered hybrid mats exhibited good impact resistance and had nearly equivalent impact strength compared to pure sisal and hemp-based composites.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Huaqiang Zhu, Kailin Long, Fengkun Liu, Xiangdong Su
Summary: Novel Fe2O3/flake & alpha;-Al2O3 pearlescent pigments with a high coating ratio and regular hexagonal shape were successfully prepared by liquid phase deposition for the first time. The effects of pH, FeCl3 dose, sintering temperature, and holding time on the coating ratio of Fe2O3 were systematically studied through the design of an orthogonal test. The results of this research provide an effective way to optimize the coating ratio and process.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Ruonan Ding, Yan Sun, Jinwoo Lee, Jae-Do Nam, Jonghwan Suhr
Summary: Modified MXene (Ti2C) grafted onto carbon fiber (CF) surface improved the interfacial properties in continuous CF reinforced epoxy composites. Experimental results showed that Ti2C sheets were uniformly grafted on the fiber surface, leading to increased interfacial shear strength and interlaminar shear strength compared to unsized CF composites.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Shiying Li, Yu Li, Yajun Ding, Ye Yuan, Zhongliang Xiao
Summary: This paper successfully synthesized sodium carboxymethyl-nitrocellulose (CMNC) with thermal stability, flame suppression, and anti-migration properties by reacting nitrocellulose with denitration and etherification. The thermal stability of CMNC was found to be better than that of original nitrocellulose, and its thermal decomposition behaviors were similar to both nitrocellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Miao Yan, Kun Zhao, Xiaoming Zhao, Wei Luo, Qi Yao, Hongye Li, Hu Liang
Summary: This article proposes and demonstrates the use of a quadrupolar-wound coil of conjoined-tube anti-resonant fiber in an interferometric air-core fiber optic gyroscope. The coil exhibits low transmission loss and high modal purity, resulting in improved long-term bias stability and thermal stability compared to conventional polarization-maintaining fiber coil.
JOURNAL OF LIGHTWAVE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yupeng Feng, Zhisen Liu, Zhihui Lu, Wenyu Xie
Summary: In this study, sisal fiber carbon papers with high specific surface area were prepared using a simple method, and the effects of calcination temperature on their properties were systematically studied. The results indicated that sisal fiber carbon paper calcinated at 900 degrees Celsius exhibited better performance as supercapacitive electrodes.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ling Meng, Guanghang Sun, Qing Yang, Yu Yang, Huan Song, Hailong Li, Jian Hu, Xingjie Wang, Junli Ren, Siyu Ye
Summary: This article investigates and analyzes the physical and electrical properties of different material separators in capacitors, and finds that Tencel fiber separator performs better than Sisal fiber separator, making it a suitable replacement for separators in aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Weichao Yan, Xin Cui, Yilin Liu, Chengcheng Tian, Seung Jin Oh, Xinyu Wang, Liwen Jin
Summary: This study proposes a direct evaporative cooler based on hollow fiber membrane, which enhances cooling ability by installing baffles in the air flow channel. The influence of nine key parameters on the performance of the cooler was studied using parameter sensitivity analysis and orthogonal test method. An optimized configuration was found to achieve optimal performance under different inlet air conditions.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
