Epoxy–Date Palm Fiber Composites: Study on Manufacturing and Properties

Abstract

Epoxy-date palm fiber (DPF) composites have been synthesized and characterized successfully with various reinforced ratios of DPF (i.e., 5, 10, 15, and 20 wt%), where the mixture of Epoxy–DPF is poured into different prepared silicone molds. The first type of silicon molds is prepared to produce the samples of the Epoxy–DPF composites to conduct mechanical tests (i.e., impact, creep, and tensile). When the ratio of DPF is increased in the Epoxy matrix, a significant improvement was observed in the results of the mechanical tests. The Epoxy–DPF composites with 15 wt% exhibit a high hardness of 38.4 in comparison with other composite specimens. Maximum impact strength, creep strain, and tensile strengths were recorded to be 0.13 J/mm2, 0.03112, and 23.4 N/mm2, respectively, using 20 wt% DPF.

Effect of TiO2 Nanofillers on the Mechanical and Abrasive Wear Properties of Epoxy Reinforced with Carbon Fabric Hybrid Composites

“…In the current study, in order to develop the hybrid polymer composites filled with the nanofiller, Araldite LY 1564-epoxy was used as the matrix with Aradur-22962 as the curing agent for polymerization. Epoxy was considered as the matrix in the present investigation due to its excellent resistance to solvents, material adhesion, and shrinkage during curing process . The plain weave carbon fabric of 200 gsm with bidirectional 3 k plain waving form and titanium dioxide nanoparticles are used as primary and secondary reinforcements.…”

“…Epoxy was considered as the matrix in the present investigation due to its excellent resistance to solvents, material adhesion, and shrinkage during curing process. 23 The plain weave carbon fabric of 200 gsm with bidirectional 3 k plain waving form and titanium dioxide nanoparticles are used as primary and secondary reinforcements. The properties of composite constituents are shown in Table 1 .…”

Experimental investigation of physical, mechanical, and thermal behaviour of Bi-directional date palm fiber reinforced epoxy composite

“…The tensile strength of these composites increases, and this increment in tensile strength is a function of the fiber content. The lowest tensile strength value of epoxy-bidirectional palm fiber composite has been observed as 53.04 MPa in the case of 27 wt% of DPF due to the presence of a small content of reinforcement, which couldn't attain a good and easy transfer of applied stress in between the fiber and matrix [31]. Significantly further increases with 28 wt%, 29 wt%, and 30 wt% of bi-directional palm fiber enhanced tensile strength to 57.2 MPa, 59.1 MPa, and 63.8 MPa, respectively.…”

Development and Properties Characterization of Polyethylene Based Composite Using Coconut Fiber

“…Over the years, natural fibers have been applied as reinforcement in composite materials; related to this project, Coil fiber (coconut fiber) was employed as reinforcement due to its availability and its rich fibrous mesocarp, which is a resource that can be used in fiber reinforced composites as a reinforcing material. Recently, polymer-matrix composites (PMC) have been of interest to industry and academia, especially in the areas of producing table tops, roof tiles, window, door frames, and clothes pegs [14]. Coir Coconut Fibers (CCF) main constituents are cellulose (42% wt), hemicellulose (0.25% wt), lignin (47% wt), ashes (2% wt), pectin (3% wt) and about 5% wt of moisture [15].…”