Development of new hybridPhoenix pusilla/carbon/fish bone filler reinforced polymer composites

Abstract

Designing new eco-friendly fibers enable the creation of an alternative resource for many applications, specifically within the field of polymeric composites. This paper details the fabrication of hybrid epoxy composites comprising natural fiber, Phoenix Pusilla plant dry leaves which belong to the family of date palm and nanofillers made from the fish bones, which has been explored for the first time. ASTM standards provided the guidelines for the preparation of samples and mechanical measurements. The mechanical properties of the pure carbon fiber composites were compared with that of the hybrid composites containing carbon fiber, natural fiber and nanofiller. The results validate the potential of hybrid composites containing novel fibers. Adding the bio-nanofillers in hybrid polymer composites permits the enhancement of the tensile strength, flexural strength, and hardness by 22.5%, 200%, 100% and 15.2% respectively.

Mechanical and thermal properties offishbone‐basedepoxy composites: The effects of thermal treatment

“…The TFBPs-loaded epoxy composites showed lower void fractions compared to the FBP loaded epoxy composites for the entrapment of less air. [14] Higher void fraction in composites may be found for the inhomogeneous dispersion of the FBPs. Because poor dispersion may allow to entrap more mechanical air into composites.…”

“…[12][13][14][15][16] Among the natural fillers, fishbone has already been used in both thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers. [14,17] In a recent study, the fishbone particles (FBPs) along with Phoenix pusilla plant dry leaves showed that they could improve the tensile strength, flexural strength, and hardness by 22.5, 200, 100, and 15.2%, respectively. The interactions between the fillers and the epoxy were highlighted in details in the previous article.…”

Evaluation of mechanical, thermal and water absorption behaviors of Polyalthia longifolia seed reinforced vinyl ester composites

“…The nano-modified mixed-matrix SiO2/Al2O3 showed a controlled rate of wear as well as reduction in friction coefficient. Various fillers of biochar particles derived from rice husk (Richard, Rajadurai, & Manikandan, 2016), fishbone (Abhishek et al, 2018), hemp hurds, alfalfa, and grape stem (Battegazzore, Noori, & Frache, 2019), lignocellulosic wood (Kumar, Kumar, & Bhowmik, 2018), thyme herbs (Montanes, Garcia-Sanoguera, Segui, Fenollar, & Boronat, 2018), rice husk ash and siliceous earth-Sillitin Z 86 (Pongdong, Kummerlöwe, Vennemann, Thitithammawong, & Nakason, 2018) have been added to various polymer matrices to reduce the materials (polymers) cost, enhance important properties of the resultant composites, such as mechanical, dimensional and thermal stability. This work explored the possibility of using Polyalthia longifolia (Mast tree) seed powder as a reinforcement in vinyl ester resin for the development of partially biodegradable composite material.…”

Fabrication of Kevlar®-reinforced ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene composite through microwave-assisted compression molding for body armor applications

“…Nowadays, Kevlar-reinforced ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) composite is finding its potential in body armor and stab resistance applications due to their unique properties such as flexibility, high strength to weight ratio, and excellent fracture toughness. [1][2][3][4] Kevlar-reinforced UHMWPE is better alternative for traditional materials such as cast iron, steel, wrought steel, hardened steel for body armor, and stab resistance applications. The limitations of traditional materials were heavy weight, challenging manufacturing, rigidity, etc.…”

“…5–7 Contemporary body armor materials are ceramics, metal matrix composites, and fiber-reinforced composites. 8–12 Literature reveals the suitability of Kevlar®-reinforced composite for body armor applications using a 9 mm bullet. 13 Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is also a lightweight polymer material, which plays a vital role in the energy absorption mechanism.…”