Banana–Plantain Fiber Limited Life Geotextiles (PFLLGs): Design and Characterization

Deugoué, Augustin Blaise Nguendeu; Sikame, Nicodeme Rodrigue Tagne; Mejouyo, Paul William Huisken; Tchemou, Gilbert; Stanislas, Tido Tiwa; Njeugna, Ebénézer

doi:10.1007/s40098-023-00715-6

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“…26 An appropriate length must therefore be defined to ensure dispersion of the fibres in the matrix and sufficient distribution of the load. In addition, factors that determine the quality of the interfacial bond include the nature of the fibres, [28][29][30][31] the aspect ratio of the fibres, 16 the types of mixing procedures, 32 the processing conditions employed and the binder must be taken into account when producing composites. Today, the use of natural fibres instead of synthetic fibres to reinforce cement, soil or plastic matrices is receiving increased attention, thanks to its specific properties, health benefits, lower price and recyclability.…”

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Dimensional stability, durability and performance of hybrid recycled cellulose fibres reinforcing earth-based materials

Stanislas

Mahamat

Bilba

et al. 2023

Journal of Composite Materials

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Brittle fracture initially occurs at the nanometric and/or interatomic scale without prior plastic deformation under elastic loading. Fibres of different dimensional scales in hybrid composites provide dense packaging and act as reinforcements in the corresponding scales and dimensions. This study evaluated the effect of the inclusion of cellulose pulp (CP) (5wt%, 4.5wt%, 4wt% and 3.5wt%) combined with cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) (0.5wt%, 1wt% and 1.5wt%) from recycled cardboard on the water absorption, density, dimensional stability, thermal insulation, flexural strength and durability of earth-based materials. The total cellulose content (CP and CNF) is set at 5wt%. The results show that the partial replacement of CP by CNF contributes to an increase in the moisture content of the composite from 18% to 21%, while there is a reduction in their dry shrinkage from 2.29% to 1.29% and in their thermal conductivity from 0.42 to 0.39 W/m.K. This is attributed to the different dimensional scales of the fibres in hybrid composites, which provide a dense assembly with greater dimensional stability. The 3.5% CP content combined with 1.5% CNF showed the highest flexural strength (2.76 MPa) and modulus of elasticity (1.93 GPa) of the hybrid materials under four-point bending loading, due to the high anchorage between the cellulose fibres and the matrix. CP and CNF as reinforcing agents in an earth-based matrix is a suitable solution for improving the flexural strength, density, dimensional stability and durability of building bricks. However, bricks reinforced only with CP are recommended where flexural strength and toughness are essential requirements.

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Dimensional stability, durability and performance of hybrid recycled cellulose fibres reinforcing earth-based materials

Stanislas

Mahamat

Bilba

et al. 2023

Journal of Composite Materials

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Investigation of chemical, physical and morpho-mechanical properties of banana-plantain stalk fibers for ropes and woven fabrics used in composite and limited-lifespan geotextile

Fogue Matchum,

Sikame Tagne,

Huisken Mejouyo

et al. 2024

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Characterisation of Luffa cylindrica Fibre from Cameroon for Use in Composites: Effect of Alkaline Treatment

Mono,

Rachelle,

Takoumbe

et al. 2024

International Journal of Polymer Science

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The study of Luffa cylindrica is seen as an alternative solution for the development of green materials. However, a lack of knowledge about some of their characteristics can slow down these applications. The present study focuses on the characterisation of the fibre derived from the Luffa cylindrica sponge. In this study, the fibre was extracted using a manual technique, followed by a treatment cycle with 5%, 7.5%, and 10% NaOH at a temperature of 28°C for 60 min. The results obtained show the lightness of the fibre through its low density (0.233-0.419 g·cm-3), and a hydrophilic nature of the fibre is observed through its water absorption capacity (106.86-180.53%), its relative humidity (9.86-15.33%), and its capacity to diffuse water (2.03×10−14 m2·s-1 to 4.61×10−14 m2·s-1), which is close to that of other plant fibres, which means that it can be classified as porous, with possible applications in insulating and lightweight materials. Its diameter (418.61-554.42 μm) and linear mass (34-58 g·km-1) are high, in contrast to other fibres used in the textile industry to produce yarns. The mechanical results, namely, stress at break (9.744-27.45 MPa), Young’s modulus (307.56-582.41 MPa), and elongation at break (3.45%-8.11%), are close to those of other plant fibres used as reinforcement in polymer matrix composites for applications in the automotive, insulation, furniture, and construction industries. Luffa cylindrica fibre could have applications in the same direction. Fibres treated with 5% NaOH effectively improve the properties of raw fibres.

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Banana–Plantain Fiber Limited Life Geotextiles (PFLLGs): Design and Characterization

Cited by 5 publications

References 21 publications

Dimensional stability, durability and performance of hybrid recycled cellulose fibres reinforcing earth-based materials

Dimensional stability, durability and performance of hybrid recycled cellulose fibres reinforcing earth-based materials

Investigation of chemical, physical and morpho-mechanical properties of banana-plantain stalk fibers for ropes and woven fabrics used in composite and limited-lifespan geotextile

Characterisation of Luffa cylindrica Fibre from Cameroon for Use in Composites: Effect of Alkaline Treatment

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