Manufacturing and Processing of Kenaf Fibre-Reinforced Epoxy Composites via Different Methods

Saba, N.; Paridah, M. T.; Jawaid, Mohammad; Abdan, Khalina; Ibrahim, Nor Azowa

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-07944-8_5

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“…A study reveals good results in automotive applications when banana fibers are combined with leather [53]. Kenaf fiber has some significant properties like it absorbs nitrogen and phosphorous from soil and taking carbon dioxide from the air and these fibers can be easily recycled [54]. Natural fibers are a sustainable resource that is considered to be renewable ad biodegradable and they can be used without damaging the environment.…”

Section: Plant Fibersmentioning

confidence: 99%

A comprehensive review on recent developments of natural fiber composites synthesis, processing, properties, and characterization

Shebaz Ahmed,

Satyasree,

Rohith Kumar

et al. 2023

Eng. Res. Express

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The escalation of ecological awareness and sustainability has motivated many researchers to foster bio-composite studies and advancement in employing natural fibers and resin. During the last few decades, composites have emerged with various environmental impacts such as degradation, incineration and toxicity. The credence is that bio-composite materials will downsize the need for environmentally and economically synthetic polymers. To enhance the degradability to the maximum extent, natural resin and natural fiber must be acquired from natural resources. A sequence of treatments must be followed throughout the resin synthesis process to obtain a usable and effective form of natural resin. Natural fibers are becoming more and more dominant over synthetic fibres because of their superior strength, stiffness, durability and lack of toxicity. In comparison to synthetic fibres, biocomposites have the potential to diminish material expenses while improving mechanical properties. Many applications of bio-composites have created new opportunities for research and business ventures. Bio-composites are non-abrasive, degradable, and used for various purposes like packaging, medicine, agriculture and automotive industry. The undesirable factors like degradation, incineration, and recycling problem of non-biodegradable composite have induced the research and evolution of bio-composite. This decisive review would manifest a summary concerning the framework of natural resins, natural fibers, and bio-composites, the factors affecting the characteristics of bio-composites and the future prospects for this field.

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Section: Plant Fibersmentioning

confidence: 99%

A comprehensive review on recent developments of natural fiber composites synthesis, processing, properties, and characterization

Shebaz Ahmed,

Satyasree,

Rohith Kumar

et al. 2023

Eng. Res. Express

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“…Studies have been carried out on fiber hybridization relating to kenaf and fiberglass to find out its influence on the tensile and impact properties of the materials so produced [27]. Besides, a number of workers also reported on the use of natural fibers in the design of industrial safety helmets [28].…”

Section: Evaluation Of the Physical Thermal And Mechanical Propertiesmentioning

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A Review of Significant Advances in Areca Fiber Composites

Gokarneshan¹,

Sathya²,

Lavanya³

et al. 2023

Next-Generation Textiles

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This chapter provides a comprehensive review of the recent developments in the design of areca fiber composites. The physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of areca fiber and its composites are explained here. The species of Areca fiber represents the Arecaceae/Palmae family (like the coconut/palm trees), with regard to its physical and mechanical properties. Researchers identified that areca fiber holds prospective applications as an alternative to reinforced polymer composites in the automotive, aerospace, and construction industries. Surveys on bio-softening, adhesion, the effects of fiber length, chemical treatments of long areca fibers, the influence of mercerization on the tensile strength of long and short areca fibers, and areca husk have been done. Several researchers have utilized various natural fibers in developing bio-composites. Furthermore, the reinforced composite of natural fiber is a prospective research area, considering its mechanical properties, tensile strength, lightweight, nominal pricing, biodegradable/eco-friendly nature, and ease of procuring raw materials compared to synthetic fiber-reinforced composites. However, little research has been done on areca leaf fibers as a feasible fiber. This chapter provides information on the development and investigation of the mechanical behaviour of a natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composite of areca fiber with various configurations of areca fiber orientation.

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“…In particular, natural fibres are often introduced into the thermoplastic matrix using techniques such as extrusion, compression, and injection moulding. Saba et al [56] mentioned that there are two types of natural fibre polymer composites manufacturing processes which are open and closed moulding techniques that may be further subdivided as detailed in table 5. Closed moulding methods are ideal for creating consistent, high-quality components in medium and high volumes with minimum wastage and harmful emissions, whereas open mould technologies provide a short product development cycle due to the ease and low cost of tooling fabrication [56].…”

Section: Composite Fabrication For Kenaf Fibre Reinforced Polymer Com...mentioning

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Effect of silane treatments on mechanical performance of kenaf fibre reinforced polymer composites: a review

Norizan

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Sabaruddin

et al. 2021

Funct. Compos. Struct.

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Natural cellulosic fibres, such as kenaf, can be used in polymeric composites in place of synthetic fibres. The rapid depletion of synthetic resources such as petroleum and growing awareness of global environmental problems associated with synthetic products contribute to the acceptance of natural fibres as reinforcing material in polymer composite structures. In Africa and Asia, kenaf is considered a major crop used for various cordage products such as rope, twine, and burlap and in construction, it is used for thermal insulation of walls, floors, and roofs and soundproofing solutions. In the furniture and automotive industry, it is used to manufacture medium-density fibreboard (MDF) and other composite materials for structural applications. Kenaf is primarily composed of cellulose (approximately 40 to 80%), which accounts for its superior mechanical performance. Kenaf fibres are chemically treated before mixing with the polymer matrix to improve their fibre interaction and composite performance. The alkaline treatment with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution is the most frequently used chemical treatment, followed by a silane treatment. Numerous chemical concentrations of NaOH and silane solutions are investigated and several combined treatments such as alkaline-silane. The present review discusses the effect of silane treatments on the surface of kenaf fibre on the fabrication of polymer composites and their mechanical properties.

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Manufacturing and Processing of Kenaf Fibre-Reinforced Epoxy Composites via Different Methods

Cited by 14 publications

References 99 publications

A comprehensive review on recent developments of natural fiber composites synthesis, processing, properties, and characterization

A comprehensive review on recent developments of natural fiber composites synthesis, processing, properties, and characterization

A Review of Significant Advances in Areca Fiber Composites

Effect of silane treatments on mechanical performance of kenaf fibre reinforced polymer composites: a review

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