Extraction and tensile properties of natural fibers: Vakka, date and bamboo

Rao, K. Murali Mohan; Rao, K. Mohana

doi:10.1016/j.compstruct.2005.07.023

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“…The weakness in tension can be overcome by the use of conventional steel bar reinforcement and, to some extent, by the inclusion of a sufficient volume of certain fibres. The use of fibres also alters the behaviour of the fibre-matrix composite after it has cracked, thereby improving its toughness [2].…”

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Analysis of Micro-Morphology, Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity and Specific Heat Capacity of Coconut Fibre Reinforced Foamed Concrete

Mydin

Rozlan

Sani

et al. 2014

MATEC Web of Conferences

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Abstract.With the quest for green construction and affordable housing systems for both rural and urban populations in Malaysia, various proposals focusing on cutting down on conventional building material costs have been put forward. One vanguard suggestion has been the sourcing, development and use of alternative, non-conventional local construction materials including the prospect of using some agricultural wastes as construction materials. This research describes experimental studies on the use of coconut coir fibre as an enhancer of foamed concrete with a focus on 2 parameters which are morphology properties and thermal properties of different percentages of coconut fibre (0%, 0.2% and 0.4%). In this study the addition of coconut fibre significantly improved all the properties investigated. The results of the tests showed that the thermal properties of foamed concrete improved with an increase in the proportion of coconut fibre. Findings from this research will also be used to address the knowledge gap on the subject of foamed concrete and will provide an improved understanding and raised awareness of the potential for using waste materials for domestic construction.

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Analysis of Micro-Morphology, Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity and Specific Heat Capacity of Coconut Fibre Reinforced Foamed Concrete

Mydin

Rozlan

Sani

et al. 2014

MATEC Web of Conferences

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“…The use of natural reinforcing relies on its low density, thermal and acoustic insulation, good mechanical strength, low cost, high availability and high specific properties [4] [5].…”

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Experiencies in obtaining polymeric composites reinforced with natural fiber from Ecuador

Fajardo

Valarezo

López

et al. 2013

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Recibido: 27-05-2013, Aprobado tras revisión: 11-06-2013. Forma sugerida de citación: Fajardo, J.; Valarezo, L.; López L. y Sarmiento, A. (2013). "Experiencies in obtaining polymeric composites reinforced with natural fiber from Ecuador". Ingenius. N. Abstract ResumenThis review presents the research reports related to the development of new polymeric composites reinforced with natural fibers and agro-industrial wastes from Ecuador. Vegetable fibers with potential are analyzed to be used as reinforcement in polymeric composites. It summarizes the relevant results from the different investigations analyzed. Aspects such as the type of matrix, the fiber morphology, surface treatment and mechanical properties are presented.Esta revisión presenta los reportes de las investigaciones relacionadas con el desarrollo de nuevos materiales compuestos poliméricos reforzados con fibras naturales y desechos agroindustriales provenientes del Ecuador. Se analizan las fibras vegetales con potencial para ser empleadas como reforzante en compuestos poliméricos. Se sintetizan los resultados relevantes de las diferentes investigaciones analizadas. Aspectos como el tipo de matriz, la morfología de las fibras, los tratamientos superficiales y las propiedades mecáni-cas son presentados.

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“…Some natural fibers such as sisal, coir, jute, hemp, flax, pineapple leaf, banana, hemp, jute, bamboo, and palm oil has been developed as a reinforcement filler to make composites [8], [10]. Mwaikambo and Ansell [11] reported that the alkali treatment with NaOH concentrations between 4-6 % yield I Wayan Surata, I Gusti Agung Kade Suriadi, and Krissanti Arnis Mechanical Properties of Rice Husks Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites stiffness and maximum stress on fiber hemp.…”

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Mechanical Properties of Rice Husks Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites

Wayan¹,

Kade²,

Arnis³

2014

IJMMM

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Abstract-Indonesia as a tropical agricultural country has great potential to develop and utilize fiber derived from agricultural waste. Rice husks are an important by-product of rice milling process that can be used as reinforcement in composite products. The purpose of this study was to examine the mechanical properties of rice husks fiber polyester composites. Composites were produced with unsaturated polyester resin as the matrix and rice husks as fiber. The matrix type is polyester Yukalac 157 BQTN, and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide as catalyst. Composites were made by hand lay-up techniques, with the variation of fiber weight fraction 20, 30, 40 and 50%. Tensile test specimens were made according to the ASTM D3039, and flexural test specimens according to the ASTM D790M. The results showed that the tensile and flexural strength of the composites increased when the fiber weight fraction increased.Index Terms-Flexural strength, polyester, rice husks, tensile strength, weight fraction.

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Extraction and tensile properties of natural fibers: Vakka, date and bamboo

Cited by 499 publications

References 19 publications

Analysis of Micro-Morphology, Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity and Specific Heat Capacity of Coconut Fibre Reinforced Foamed Concrete

Analysis of Micro-Morphology, Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity and Specific Heat Capacity of Coconut Fibre Reinforced Foamed Concrete

Experiencies in obtaining polymeric composites reinforced with natural fiber from Ecuador

Mechanical Properties of Rice Husks Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites

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