Mechanical Characterisation of Rattan Fibre Polyester Composite

Rachchh, Nikunj V.; Ujeniya, P.S.; Misra, R. K.

doi:10.1016/j.mspro.2014.07.119

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“…But with increase in filler content further reduced the ability of the composite to absorb impact load. Reduction in mechanical properties of composites beyond 3% filler content is due to reduced resin content which results in ineffective stress transfer between the various phases in composite material [7].…”

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“…Also, the specific strength per unit cost exhibited by jute fibre are comparable to that shown by the glass fibre. Rachchh et al [7] examined the properties of rattan fibre polyester composites. Fibre addition improved the flexural and tensile properties up to 12.5% weight percentage after which a drastic drop in the mechanical properties was observed due to insufficient resin content.…”

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Influence of Sawdust Bio-filler on the Tensile, Flexural, and Impact Properties of Mangifera Indica Leaf Stalk Fibre Reinforced Polyester Composites

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Abstract. The need to have biodegradable composites is aloft in today's market as they are environment friendly and are also easy to fabricate. In this study, mangifera indica leaf stalk fibres were used as reinforcement along with saw dust as bio-filler material. Unsaturated isophthalic polyester resin was used as the matrix. The fibres were treated with 6 % vol. NaOH and neutralized with 3 % vol. of dilute HCl. Treatment of sawdust fillers was done by using 2% vol. NaOH solution. Hand layup method and compression moulding technique was used to fabricate the composite laminates. Specimens for evaluating the mechanical properties were prepared by using water jet machining. The results indicated an increase in tensile, flexural and impact strength of composites with addition of sawdust upto 3%. Further addition of the bio-filler resulted in decrease of mechanical properties.

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Section: Variation In Impact Strengthmentioning

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Influence of Sawdust Bio-filler on the Tensile, Flexural, and Impact Properties of Mangifera Indica Leaf Stalk Fibre Reinforced Polyester Composites

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“…Calamus deeratus is the most abundant specie in Nigeria with small stemmed diameter ranging from 7.2 -17.8mm [7]. Rachchh et al [8], published a study dealing with rattan fibre composites. They observed that addition of rattan fibre into polymer matrix led to improvement in mechanical properties up to 12.5% fibre level but decreased above that due to inability of resin to sufficiently transfer load between fibres.…”

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Abrasion and Physical Properties of Rattan Cane (<i>Calamus deeratus</i>) Fibre Based Epoxy Composites

Obiukwu

Igboekwe

2020

IJET

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The effects of fibre content (5–30 wt%) and fibre treatment on abrasion, water absorption, specific gravity, and density properties of epoxy/rattan cane fibre composites were studied. Epoxy resin reinforced with the alkaline treated rattan cane fibre fibres was produced by compression technique in predetermined proportions. Abrasion and physical properties tests were carried out on the developed composites. The results showed that the reinforced composite samples have better enhancement in all the properties tested than the unreinforced control sample. Least Water Absorption (WA) value of 1.4 % were obtained within the 1 week and 2 week for the reinforced samples. Samples reinforced with 10 wt. % rattan fibres had the highest abrasion resistance, while the sample with 5 wt.% rattan fibre addition had the best water absorption resistance. The products of this research could find applications in automotive fields where exposure to moisture and wear are encountered.

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“…Many researcher have studied composites reinforced with rattan fibres. Rachchh et al [21] studied the Mechanical properties of rattan fibre polyester composite and discovered that the addition of varying percentage of fibre improved the mechanical properties at fibre content of 12.5% after which there is decrease in the properties. Ma et al [22] studied the tribological, physical and mechanical properties of the friction materials reinforced by varying the rattan fibre content.…”

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Mechanical, Morphological Properties and Chemical Resistance of Filled Rattan Wastes Powder Epoxy Composites

Obiukwu

Igboekwe

2020

IJEE

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Fibre content effects on mechanical, surface morphology and chemical resistance of epoxy/rattan fibre composite was investigated. By analysis of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), mechanical and chemical examinations. SEM shows the rattan fibre had improved facial adhesion and a fairly uniform distribution of fibre in the matrix. Similar result were observed for flexural and tensile strengths with gradual increase in strengths with filler loading. Mechanical properties improved with increasing fibre loading, peaking at 25 wt % content. The best tensile and impact strength was obtained at 25 wt % filler with a value of 19.271Mpa and 18.876 J/m. There was a 4.48 % increase in hardness obtained at 15 wt %, 6.55 % increase in hardness at 20 wt. %, while 7.46 % increase in hardness was obtained at 25 wt % representing the highest hardness for individual fibre wt % considered. The flexural strength obtained for the samples presented increased as fibre content increased, while the best flexural strength result of 27.542 Mpa was observed at 25 wt. % fibre. The rattan-epoxy composite's weight reduced greatly after testing in 10% HCl, NaOCl, and NaOH solution. Theresult for immersing in H2O2 solution showed negligible effects and hence, a small reduction in weight loss.

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Mechanical Characterisation of Rattan Fibre Polyester Composite

Cited by 41 publications

References 8 publications

Influence of Sawdust Bio-filler on the Tensile, Flexural, and Impact Properties of Mangifera Indica Leaf Stalk Fibre Reinforced Polyester Composites

Influence of Sawdust Bio-filler on the Tensile, Flexural, and Impact Properties of Mangifera Indica Leaf Stalk Fibre Reinforced Polyester Composites

Abrasion and Physical Properties of Rattan Cane (<i>Calamus deeratus</i>) Fibre Based Epoxy Composites

Mechanical, Morphological Properties and Chemical Resistance of Filled Rattan Wastes Powder Epoxy Composites

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