Effect on Mechanical Performance of UHMWPE/HDPE-Blend Reinforced with Kenaf, Basalt and Hybrid Kenaf/Basalt Fiber

Mokhtar, Iqbal; Yahya, Mohd Yazid; Kadir, Mohammed Rafiq Abdul; Kambali, Mohd Faisal

doi:10.1080/03602559.2013.798814

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“…The results have indicated that the tensile strength and the modulus of the kenaf fibre composites have been decreased owing to the deteriorating effect of the aging solutions [22]. Mechanical testing of kenaf and basalt fibres reinforced polyethylene composites is carried out and it is found that, the hybridization has successfully increased the performance especially under tensile loading [23]. The effect of fibre content, fibre size and surface treatment on the mechanical and water absorption properties of the kenaf fibre reinforced polyester composites are studied by Farahani et al [24].…”

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Mechanical property analysis of kenaf–glass fibre reinforced polymer composites using finite element analysis

Ramesh¹,

Nijanthan²

2016

Bull Mater Sci

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Nowadays, natural fibres are used as a reinforcing material in polymer composites, owing to severe environmental concerns. Among many different types of natural resources, kenaf plants have been extensively exploited over the past few years. In this experimental study, partially eco-friendly hybrid composites were fabricated by using kenaf and glass fibres with two different fibre orientations of 0 • and 90 •. The mechanical properties such as tensile, flexural and impact strengths of these composites have been evaluated. From the experiment, it was observed that the composites with the 0 • fibre orientation can withstand the maximum tensile strength of 49.27 MPa, flexural strength of 164.35 MPa, and impact strength of 6 J. Whereas, the composites with the 90 • fibre orientation hold the maximum tensile strength of 69.86 MPa, flexural strength of 162.566 MPa and impact strength of 6.66 J. The finite element analysis was carried out to analyse the elastic behaviour of the composites and to predict the mechanical properties by using NX Nastran 9.0 software. The experimental results were compared with the predicted values and a high correlation between the results was observed. The morphology of the fractured surfaces of the composites was analysed using a scanning electron microscopy analysis. The results indicated that the properties were in the increasing trend and comparable with pure synthetic fibre reinforced composites, which shows the potential for hybridization of kenaf fibre with glass fibre. Keywords. Natural fibres; kenaf fibre; eco-friendly composites; hybrid; mechanical properties; kenaf-glass fibre composites.

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Mechanical property analysis of kenaf–glass fibre reinforced polymer composites using finite element analysis

Ramesh¹,

Nijanthan²

2016

Bull Mater Sci

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“…Conventional fiber materials include glass (GFs) and carbon fibers (CFs) that form popular fibers in polymer composites [ 6 ]. However, the use of these fiber composites is hindered by serious drawbacks including high energy costs for production, inhalation health risks, non-recyclability, and lack of biodegradability [ 7 , 8 ]. In this context, BFs, as a natural reinforcing material in polymers, provide a promising alternative to WPCs.…”

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Thermal Decomposition Kinetics of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Wood Polymer Composites

Zhang

Huang

2020

Polymers

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Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was used for the observation of the pyrolysis kinetics characteristics of high density polyethylene (HDPE)-based composites enhanced by a variety of basalt fibers (BFs) and wood flour (WF). The improved Coats-Redfern (C-R), Flynn-Wall-Ozawa (F-W-O), Friedman, and Kissinger methods were utilized to ascertain the specific apparent activation energy (Ea) of each component and composite material. The results indicate that BFs do not decompose under 800 °C, while the pyrolysis of WF and waste HDPE showed two significant weight loss zones (250–380 °C and 430–530 °C), relative to cellulose/hemicellulose and HDPE thermal degradation, respectively. The average Ea of WF/BF/HDPE composites over the entire pyrolysis process obtained by the modified C-R method fluctuated in a range of 145–204 kJ/mol and increased with the BF content, which was higher than that of WPC (115–171 kJ/mol). The value of Ea computed by the F-W-O method was significantly lower than that computed with the improved C-R method, which could validate the reliability of two methods by comparing with the literature. The Friedman and Kissinger methods were not applicable to this composite material reinforced by mixed fillers, so the obtained Ea values were quite different from the previous two methods. The changes in Ea showed that the addition of BFs could improve the average Ea and further enhance the thermal stability and flame resistance of the composites.

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“…Glass fiber, which is widely used, is susceptible to surface damage and loses its strength when exposed to alkaline conditions . Basalt fiber is produced from volcanic basalt rocks using either Junkers method which produces short fibers or spinneret method which produces continuous fibers . The advantage of basalt production method is that neither a precursor nor additives are required in the manufacturing route which is an economic gain .…”

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“…It can be used in a wider temperature range of −260°C to about 800°C . Basalt fibers are used as reinforcement in composites in different ways: as short fibers reinforcement , as continuous fiber reinforcement and as an hybrid reinforcing fiber with other fibers .…”

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Characterizations of basalt unsaturated polyester laminates under static three‐point bending and low‐velocity impact loadings

Gideon

Wambua

et al. 2014

Polymer Composites

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This paper reports the responses of basalt unsaturated polyester laminates under static three-point bending loading and low-velocity impact. Three kinds of composite materials, unidirectional (0 ), cross-ply (0 /90 ) and woven laminates were considered. The laminates were fabricated by layup process and hot pressed under pressure. Static three-point bending tests and low-velocity impact tests were conducted to obtain the force-deflection, force-time, deflection-time, velocitytime, and energy-time curves. The results showed that unidirectional (0 ) laminates carried more load during static loading, but in the event of dynamic loading, cross-ply, and woven laminates were more superior. It was observed that the failure of 0 laminates was along the fiber direction while for cross-ply and woven, the damage was localized, around the impacted locations. From the different combinations of unidirectional (0 ), cross-ply (0 /90 ) and woven lamina, the impact behaviors could be optimized with the lowest area density. POLYM. COMPOS., 35:2203-2213, 2014

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Effect on Mechanical Performance of UHMWPE/HDPE-Blend Reinforced with Kenaf, Basalt and Hybrid Kenaf/Basalt Fiber

Cited by 27 publications

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Mechanical property analysis of kenaf–glass fibre reinforced polymer composites using finite element analysis

Mechanical property analysis of kenaf–glass fibre reinforced polymer composites using finite element analysis

Thermal Decomposition Kinetics of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Wood Polymer Composites

Characterizations of basalt unsaturated polyester laminates under static three‐point bending and low‐velocity impact loadings

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