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Materials Science, Textiles
Sarang Joshi, Shivdayal Patel
Summary: Synthetic fiber composites are widely used in various industries due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, but environmental concerns arise from their production and non-degradable characteristics. Natural fibers like PALF, derived from pineapple leaves, are biodegradable and can be used as a sustainable alternative in composite materials, offering solutions to environmental issues and economic opportunities for farmers and industries. This review paper discusses surface treatment methods, mechanical and thermal properties, and the potential for future research in PALF reinforced composites.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Bala Manikandan Cheirmakani, Balamurugan Subburaj, Vijayaragavan Balasubramanian
Summary: Natural fibers derived from plants are gaining attention for their low-cost production, excellent mechanical properties, eco-friendly nature, and availability. Pineapple leaf fiber and Prosopis Juliflora powder reinforced epoxy composites are found to be lightweight, cost-effective, and high-strength materials suitable for industrial applications.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Abir Saha, Santosh Kumar, Avinash Kumar
Summary: Researchers are focusing on natural fibers for their environmental benefits, with this experimental study investigating the thermo-mechanical properties of agro-waste pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) reinforced polymer composite with pineapple micro-particles. By adding chemically treated particulates, better interfacial bonding between fibers and matrix was achieved, leading to improved mechanical and thermal properties. The study showed that 7.5% particulate inclusion had the highest tensile, flexural, compressive, and hardness properties, while 2.5% inclusion had the highest impact strength, with enhanced water absorption and biodegradability.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Jaya Suteja, Hudiyo Firmanto, Arum Soesanti, Christian Christian
Summary: This study investigates the mechanical properties of 3D printed parts using continuous pineapple leaf fiber as the reinforcement. The experiment shows that the use of continuous pineapple leaf fiber increases the tensile strength of the composite without increasing dimensional error or print time, but decreases the elongation.
JOURNAL OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Abir Saha, Santosh Kumar, Divya Zindani, Sumit Bhowmik
Summary: The study focused on investigating the micro-mechanical properties of natural fiber-reinforced polymeric composites with the addition of pineapple leaf micro-particulates. It was found that the hybrid fiber-reinforced polymeric composites using pineapple leaf micro-particles as well as fibers exhibited superior properties compared to the ones reinforced only with fibers.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART L-JOURNAL OF MATERIALS-DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Lin Feng Ng, Mohd Yazid Yahya, Chandrasekar Muthukumar, Xiu Juan Woo, Abdul Halim Muhaimin, Rohah A. Majid
Summary: This work aims to determine the feasibility of incorporating pineapple leaf fiber to partially replace glass fiber in thermoplastic-based fiber-metal laminates. The study found that the hybridization of glass with pineapple leaf fibers can improve the mechanical properties of the laminates.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sorn Duangsuwan, Preeyanuch Junkong, Pranee Phinyocheep, Sombat Thanawan, Taweechai Amornsakchai
Summary: In this research, a plant-based leather substitute material was developed from natural rubber and pineapple leaf fiber. The leather with a 50/50 ratio of natural rubber and pineapple leaf fiber exhibited the best performance. Additionally, the addition of an appropriate amount of epoxidized natural rubber significantly improved the tensile properties of the leather.
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Materials Science, Composites
Lin Feng Ng, Mohd Yazid Yahya, Chandrasekar Muthukumar
Summary: Hybrid composites, combining pineapple leaf and glass fibers, have shown improved mechanical properties and reduced moisture uptake sensitivity, making them promising materials for various applications, especially in the transportation sector.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
M. M. Alamgir Sayeed, Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem, Julfikar Haider, Sharmin Akter, Md. Mahmudul Habib, Habibur Rahman, Sweety Shahinur
Summary: This study investigates the manufacturing and characterization of polypropylene-based composites reinforced with three different natural fibers: jute, kenaf, and pineapple leaf fiber. The mechanical properties of the composites, such as tensile, flexural, and impact strengths, were significantly improved compared to the pure PP matrix. PALF-PP composites exhibited the best mechanical properties due to the high tensile strength of PALF. The comparison of fractured surfaces of the composites helps researchers select the appropriate natural fiber for fiber-based reinforced composites based on the final product requirement.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Ng Lin Feng, Sivakumar Dhar Malingam, Chen Wei Ping, Mohd Zulkefli Selamat
Summary: This study investigates the mechanical behavior of kenaf and pineapple leaf fibers (PALF) reinforced metal laminates and finds that both types of fiber-based FMLs exhibit optimal mechanical properties at a fiber content of 30 wt%. PALF-based FMLs show higher mechanical properties compared to kenaf-based FMLs.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Budsaraporn Surajarusarn, Satit Thaiwattananon, Sombat Thanawan, Karine Mougin, Taweechai Amornsakchai
Summary: This study investigates the potential of liquid carboxylated isoprene rubber as an adhesion promoter for pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) in rubber composites, showing that the liquid AP significantly increases storage moduli and fiber treatment has additional effects when the liquid AP is present.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Luqman Hakim Alias, Jamiluddin Jaafar, Januar Parlaungan Siregar, Tezara Cionita, Mohd Bijarimi Mat Piah, Agustinus Purna Irawan, Deni Fajar Fitriyana, Hamidon Salleh, Ahmed Nurye Oumer
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of dammar gum (DG) as a binder on the mechanical properties of short pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) reinforced tapioca biopolymer (TBP). The results showed that PALF-TBP with 10% DG had the highest mechanical properties, indicating that DG could serve as a potential alternative for conventional polymers.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Uraiwan Pongsa, Orajit Jamesang, Phoometh Sangrayub, Pasuree Lumsakul, Parinya Kaweegitbundit, Niwat Mookam
Summary: Adding DAP and TiO2 to PP/PALF composites enhances thermal stability and flammability performance, reduces water absorption capacity, but also results in decreased flexural strength due to non-uniform dispersion of TiO2 in the polymer matrix.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yi-Cheng Shi, Ji-Peng Guan, Ji-Na Wu, Ya-Ru Yang, Yu-Rong Yang, Hong-Xia Lv, Xiao-Jun Shen, Hong-Quan Wang
Summary: The study demonstrates that the synergistic use of jute fiber and aluminum powder significantly improves the mechanical properties of polypropylene composites, including increased tensile strength and impact strength.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Pamela Pinto Neves, Ulisses Oliveira Costa, Wendell Bruno Almeida Bezerra, Andre Ben-Hur da Silva Figueiredo, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Lucio Fabio Cassiano Nascimento
Summary: This study evaluated the ballistic performance and energy absorption properties of pineapple leaf fiber-reinforced composites. The results showed that increasing fiber volume fraction significantly improved Izod impact energy absorption, and a bidirectional arrangement enhanced physical integrity after projectile impact. Additionally, bidirectional samples containing 30 vol.% of non-functionalized graphene oxide fibers in a graphene oxide-reinforced matrix exhibited the best results, suggesting potential application as a second layer in multilayered armor systems.