Experimental Investigation of the Mechanical and Vibrational Properties of a Fibreglass and Polyester Resin Composite for use in Railway Sleepers

Jabu, Mbatha Abednigo; Alugongo, AA; Maube, O; Nkomo, Nkosilathi Zinti

doi:10.14445/22315381/ijett-v71i2p209

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“…Plant fibers with varying mechanical and tribological capabilities include abaca, sisal, jute, rice husk, and kenaf. Sisal and jute have better flexural properties [50]. A combination of fiber volume, orientation, and surface modification enables hybrid plant fiber-reinforced composites to perform better than glass fiber laminates.…”

Section: Waste Substrate Commercial Volume (Million Tons/year) Applic...mentioning

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Exploring the Future of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Composites with Organic Fillers: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities

Thakur,

Musioł,

Duale

et al. 2024

Polymers

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Biopolymers from renewable materials are promising alternatives to the traditional petroleum-based plastics used today, although they face limitations in terms of performance and processability. Natural fillers have been identified as a strategic route to create sustainable composites, and natural fillers in the form of waste by-products have received particular attention. Consequently, the primary focus of this article is to offer a broad overview of recent breakthroughs in environmentally friendly Polhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymers and their composites. PHAs are aliphatic polyesters obtained by bacterial fermentation of sugars and fatty acids and are considered to play a key role in addressing sustainability challenges to replace traditional plastics in various industrial sectors. Moreover, the article examines the potential of biodegradable polymers and polymer composites, with a specific emphasis on natural composite materials, current trends, and future market prospects. Increased environmental concerns are driving discussions on the importance of integrating biodegradable materials with natural fillers in our daily use, emphasizing the need for clear frameworks and economic incentives to support the use of these materials. Finally, it highlights the indispensable need for ongoing research and development efforts to address environmental challenges in the polymer sector, reflecting a growing interest in sustainable materials across all industries.

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Section: Waste Substrate Commercial Volume (Million Tons/year) Applic...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring the Future of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Composites with Organic Fillers: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities

Thakur,

Musioł,

Duale

et al. 2024

Polymers

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“…Because they are lightweight and environment friendly, these materials are becoming more and more in demand in the automotive and construction sector [32], Plant fibers with varying mechanical and tribological capabilities include abaca, sisal, jute, rice husk and kenaf. Sisal and jute have be er flexural properties [33]. A combination of fiber volume, orientation, and surface modification enables hybrid plant fiber-reinforced composites to perform be er than glass fiber laminates.…”

Section: Waste Substratementioning

confidence: 99%

Navigating the Future of PHA Composites: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities

Thakur,

Musiol̥,

Duale

et al. 2024

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The article offers a comprehensive overview of recent breakthroughs in eco-friendly polymers and polymer composites, underscoring their pivotal role in addressing sustainability challenges across diverse industrial sectors. Despite encountering obstacles related to performance and processability, biopolymers sourced from renewable materials emerge as promising alternatives for the plastics that are currently used by human beings. Natural fillers are highlighted as a strategic avenue for crafting sustainable composites, with residual natural fillers being particularly explored. Heightened environmental concerns propel discussions on the criticality of integrating biodegradable materials with natural fillers, underlining the urgency for clear frameworks and financial incentives to support adoption of these materials. Additionally, the article examines the potential of biodegradable polymers and polymer composites, with a specific emphasis on the utilization of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) in composite materials and its market prospects. Moreover, it emphasizes the indispensable need for ongoing research and development endeavors to address environmental challenges within the polymer sector, reflecting a mounting interest in sustainable materials across industries.

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Experimental Investigation of the Mechanical and Vibrational Properties of a Fibreglass and Polyester Resin Composite for use in Railway Sleepers

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Exploring the Future of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Composites with Organic Fillers: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities

Exploring the Future of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Composites with Organic Fillers: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities

Navigating the Future of PHA Composites: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities

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