Effect of Fabric Layering Sequence and Architecture on Mechanical Properties of Clay, Jute, and Glass Fibers Reinforced Polyester Laminated Hybrid Composites

Khalili, Houssine; Tlemcani, Sif-Eddine Jabor; Moumou, Mouad; Kassab, Zineb; Sehaqui, Houssine; Ablouh, El‐Houssaine; Bouhfid, Rachid; Qaiss, Abou el kacem; Hassani, Fatima‐Zahra Semlali Aouragh; Achaby, Mounir El

doi:10.1080/15440478.2022.2128966

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“…Structural composites can be a combination of composite and homogenous materials, with their properties determined not solely by the characteristics of the individual components but also by the geometric arrangement of the different structural components 79 . Sandwich composites, 43 laminates, 80–83 and honeycomb composites 84 are types of structural composites. These composites can have their reinforcements in the form of fibres, particles, or a combination of different forms.…”

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Africa's natural fibres used in polymer composites: A systematic review

Nwankwo,

Mahachi,

Olukanni

et al. 2024

Polymer Composites

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Environmental concerns and the depletion of petroleum resources have spurred research into natural fibres as sustainable alternatives to synthetic fibres as the reinforcement phase in polymer composites. Given that the local availability of materials is a crucial component in the sustainability framework, there is a need to map out the fibres used to develop natural fibre composites across geographical regions to optimize local resource utilization. Through a systematic review of publications sourced from Scopus and Web of Science databases, this study examines the contributions made by Africa to develop green polymer composites. The bibliometric data from both databases were systematically merged, and bibliometric analysis was carried out to identify trends and relevant relationships and provide a more general insight into Africa's progress in the natural fibre polymer composite field. A meta‐analysis was then conducted to identify the natural fibres exclusively sourced from Africa that have been used to develop polymer composites. The study also discussed natural fibre classifications with respect to fibre type and form. Sisal, palm varieties (particularly date palm), alfa, jute and members of the Musaceae family (i.e., banana, plantain and enset) were found to be the most used African‐sourced fibres. This study is a step to creating a more extensive global natural fibre database that seeks to provide more precise knowledge, enhance research efficiency, and ensure the utilization of local materials in creating more sustainable composites.Highlights The use of local materials is a key component of sustainable development A natural fibre database can foster sustainability in the composite industry Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia are leading Africa's composite research Research prioritizes composite material science over practical applications Sisal, date palm, alfa and jute are the most used natural fibres in Africa

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Section: Fibres Sourced From Africamentioning

confidence: 99%

Africa's natural fibres used in polymer composites: A systematic review

Nwankwo,

Mahachi,

Olukanni

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Polymer Composites

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“…Torsional rigidity is one of the most essential qualities that must be met in many applications of polymer composite materials, much like the tensile test. [50,51] The torsion test is a method that allows the description of the solid composite materials response to shear stress. One of the metrics derived from this test is the storage modulus (G 0 ), commonly known as the elastic modulus, and it denotes the material's ability to conserve energy in the elastic state; the higher the storage modulus, the stiffer the material.…”

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Toughening effect of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer on the properties of fly ash‐reinforced polypropylene‐based composites

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In general, particulate reinforcement is known to greatly enhance the polymer composite rigidity at the expense of its ductility. Therefore, careful addition of elastomers can restore the composites toughness without sacrificing their stiffness. Thus, this work investigates the effect of TPU elastomer (thermoplastic polyurethane) on the ductile character of fly ash‐reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites. First, fly ash powder with particle‐size less than 63 μm (FA) was analyzed in terms of its physico‐chemical properties. The as‐characterized FA fine powder was then incorporated into PP polymer matrix to produce 50/50 wt% PP/FA masterbatch using extrusion process. Thereafter, the as prepared masterbatch was used to elaborate three polymer composite series by modifying the amount of FA and TPU via injection molding process. Binary and ternary PP composites filled with 5, 10, 15, and 20 wt% of FA or 80%FA/20%TPU or 50%FA/50%TPU were successfully manufactured. The resulted composites series were characterized in terms of their structural, morphological, thermal, and mechanical properties. It was found that the addition of FA into PP composites improved the composites' rigidity but reduced their ductility, due to the high reinforcing ability of FA particles. However, the inclusion of TPU to the binary PP/FA system exhibited a beneficial effect for restoring the ductility without a dramatic loss in stiffness, due to the toughening effect of TPU elastomer and improved interfacial adhesion. Overall, the above results suggest that a balance between the ratios of rigid particles and elastomer in a polymer matrix produces a multiphase polymer system with optimal mechanical performance, which make them promising materials for engineering applications.

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Effect of Fabric Layering Sequence and Architecture on Mechanical Properties of Clay, Jute, and Glass Fibers Reinforced Polyester Laminated Hybrid Composites

Cited by 2 publications

References 31 publications

Africa's natural fibres used in polymer composites: A systematic review

Africa's natural fibres used in polymer composites: A systematic review

Toughening effect of thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer on the properties of fly ash‐reinforced polypropylene‐based composites

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