Article
Polymer Science
Liping He, Fan Xia, Yuan Wang, Jianmin Yuan, Dachuan Chen, Junchao Zheng
Summary: The study on ASO modified short ramie fiber reinforced polypropylene composites shows that increasing fiber fraction can enhance the tensile and flexural strengths of the composites, as well as improve interface bonding, resulting in better overall performance.
Review
Materials Science, Composites
G. Rajeshkumar, S. Arvindh Seshadri, S. Ramakrishnan, M. R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, K. C. Nagaraja
Summary: The utilization of sustainable natural fibers as green filler/reinforcement material for producing polymeric composites has increased due to the focus on ecological safety and biodegradable materials for a green environment. However, the poor interfacial bonding between natural fibers and polymers can be improved by incorporating nano-clay, resulting in enhanced properties of the composites. Incorporating nano-clay also has the potential to increase both the flexibility and rigidity of the natural fibers in a single step.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Siyang Wu, Mingzhuo Guo, Jiale Zhao, Qian Wu, Jian Zhuang, Xinming Jiang
Summary: Natural lignocellulosic fiber extracted from cow dung waste was evaluated as a potential reinforcing material in resin-based polymer composites. The addition of cow dung fibers improved the mechanical properties, reduced density, and increased water absorption of the composites. SEM analysis showed good interfacial bonding between cow dung fibers and the composite matrix.
Article
Polymer Science
Shengnan Geng, Jiafei Wang, Bingjie Ren, Ying Zhang, Changmei Sun, Ying Wang, Jingjing Gao, Rongjun Qu
Summary: In this study, a stable cross-linked HPAMAM interface was creatively constructed by covalently attaching long-chain polyamidoamine and cross-linked polyamidoamine to the PPTA surface, which strengthened the interfacial bonding between the silver-plated layer and PPTA. The prepared silver-plated PPTA exhibited excellent mechanical properties, low electrical resistance, and high washing fastness.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Bo Zhang, Lihua Jia, Ming Tian, Nanying Ning, Liqun Zhang, Wencai Wang
Summary: Aramid fiber is widely used in composites reinforcement due to its excellent properties, but its surface limits its applications. Surface modification methods have been conducted to improve the adhesion between fiber and matrix. This review summarizes the recent progress of different surface modification methods of aramid fiber and its reinforcement to polymers, discussing existing problems and future research prospects.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Hongming Wu, Dinghong Xu, Ying Zhou, Jianbing Guo, Weidi He, Yong He, Yuan Yi, Shuhao Qin
Summary: In this study, hemp fibers-reinforced polypropylene composite was enhanced and toughened through chemical treatment in a melt-blending process. Various treatments on hemp fibers were conducted, with dodecyl bromide treatment showing the most significant improvement in mechanical properties and thermal stability. A possible reinforcing mechanism involving the reaction between hemp fibers and dodecyl bromide was proposed.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Beibei Chen, Jiaye Li, Bi Yang, Zhe Dong, Hongping Li
Summary: The tribological performance of carbon fabric/polymer composites was improved by interfacial modification and the addition of a lubricant additive. ZnO nanorods were grown on the carbon fiber surface to enhance the interlaminar shear strength and wear resistance. Graphite was introduced as a lubrication additive to further reduce friction. The modified composite with 5 wt% graphite showed outstanding tribological performance, with a significant decrease in coefficient of friction and wear rate.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Composites
Barshan Dev, Ashikur Rahman, Rubel Alam, Reazuddin Repon, Yasir Nawab
Summary: The exploration of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) in cutting-edge applications has become popular due to their lightweight, low-cost, and environmental aspects. Natural fibers (NFs) can effectively compete with synthetic fibers in terms of mechanical, thermal, and acoustic properties. The invention and innovation of NF composites for commercial purposes have significantly increased in recent years to meet the growing demand of the industrial sectors. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of NFRPCs, discussing advancements in preparation techniques, improvements in mechanical properties, and future research directions in the field.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Xin Zhao, Zhanying Sun, Anxin Tang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of hyperbranched polyamide on the properties of sisal fiber reinforced polypropylene composites. The results showed that hyperbranched polyamide significantly improved the interfacial bonding between fiber and matrix, leading to enhanced mechanical properties. However, the thermal stability of the composites slightly decreased after the addition of hyperbranched polyamide.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
N. M. Nurazzi, M. R. M. Asyraf, S. Fatimah Athiyah, S. S. Shazleen, S. Ayu Rafiqah, M. M. Harussani, S. H. Kamarudin, M. R. Razman, M. Rahmah, E. S. Zainudin, R. A. Ilyas, H. A. Aisyah, M. N. F. Norrrahim, N. Abdullah, S. M. Sapuan, A. Khalina
Summary: Hybrid natural fiber polymer composites have been the focus of recent research and innovation in the field of structural applications, aiming to improve mechanical properties by combining different materials, including natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and carbonaceous materials. These composite materials are manufactured from a variety of materials, such as rubber, elastomer, metal, ceramics, glasses, and plants, and have diverse shapes and applications in aerospace interiors, naval, civil building, industrial, and sporting goods sectors.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fang Zhou, Zhenbo Zhao, Deqi Jing, Xinghua Zhang, Peng Wang, Weiguo Su, Shouchun Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the influence of interfacial modification and heat treatment on the microstructures and mechanical properties of CF/PAI composites. Both interfacial modification and heat treatment played an important role in improving the shear strength, flexural strength, and flexural modulus of the CF/PAI composites.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Xianhui Zhao, Katie Copenhaver, Lu Wang, Matthew Korey, Douglas J. Gardner, Kai Li, Meghan E. Lamm, Vidya Kishore, Samarthya Bhagia, Mehdi Tajvidi, Halil Tekinalp, Oluwafemi Oyedeji, Sanjita Wasti, Erin Webb, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Hongli Zhu, William H. Peter, Soydan Ozcan
Summary: Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites have sustainable nature, face challenges in recycling and degradation of material properties, but mitigation approaches such as adding functional additives and virgin plastics can help overcome these challenges. Future applications in additive manufacturing and automotive parts are also discussed.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Longxuan Gao, Fei Yan, Shengtao Dai, Lianshuang Zhao, Junming Wang, Yu Liu, Yuhui Ao, Liu Liu
Summary: A hyperbranched waterborne polyurethane sizing agent with high-solid content was designed to improve the interfacial adhesion of carbon fiber/polyamide-6 composites. By controlling the sizing agent concentration, the interlaminar shear strength and flexural strength of the composites were effectively increased. The preparation of this sizing agent is simple and environmentally friendly, which may reduce transportation costs.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Wanyu Liu, Yue Li, Shunmin Yi, Limin Wang, Haigang Wang, Jingfa Zhang
Summary: By modifying continuous aramid fiber, the tensile strength, tensile modulus, and impact strength of wood plastic composites were significantly increased, enhancing the overall performance of the resulting composites.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Vadivel Kannan Lakshmanan, Sundararaman Kandasamy Arunachalam, Iyahraja Sivalingam, Vignesh Kumar Dharmaraj, Venkatachalam Gopalan, Piyush Arora
Summary: This study investigates the effect of adding Mudar fiber on the performance of composites. The results show that the mechanical properties of the composites, including tensile strength, compressive strength, and flexural strength, are significantly improved when using alkali-treated fiber.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
