On the study of indigenous natural-fibre composites

Paramasivam, T.; Kalam, Anizah

doi:10.1016/0015-0568(74)90020-7

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“…The role of fibre surface properties and also the interface made with a resin matrix have been paramount consideration in the natural fibre composite industry since its inception 1. 2 Recognizing this fact, technologists are striving continuously to improve the hydrophobicity, wetting and adhesion properties of natural fibres (with a resin matrix) through immobilization of suitable chemical functional species on their surfaces to achieve improved composite mechanical performance 3–8.…”

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FT-IR microscopic studies on coupling agents: treated natural fibres

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FT-IR microscopic studies on coupling agents: treated natural fibres

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“…From the interface improvement point of view, Bisanda and Ansell studied the mechanical and physical properties of sisal fiber‐reinforced epoxy composites 94. Paramsivan and Kalam95 suggested extensive application of sisal/epoxy composites in consumer goods, low cost housing, and other structures. These workers conducted experiments95 to incorporate sisal fibers in epoxy resins.…”

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“…Paramsivan and Kalam95 suggested extensive application of sisal/epoxy composites in consumer goods, low cost housing, and other structures. These workers conducted experiments95 to incorporate sisal fibers in epoxy resins. The fabrication process attempted by them included winding and lamination.…”

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A Review on Pineapple Leaf Fibers, Sisal Fibers and Their Biocomposites

Mishra

Mohanty

Drzal

et al. 2004

Macro Materials & Eng

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Summary: The use of lignocellulosic fibers, pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) and sisal as reinforcements in thermoplastic and thermosetting resins for developing low cost and lightweight composites is an emerging field of research in polymer science and technology. Although, these biofibers have several advantages, such as low densities, low cost, nonabrasive nature, high filling level possible, low energy consumption, high specific properties, biodegradability, etc., over synthetic fibers, the absorption of moisture by untreated biofibers, poor wettability, and insufficient adhesion between the polymer matrix and fiber deteriorate the mechanical properties of composites made up of these biofibers. Therefore, the modification of these fibers is a key area of research at present to obtain optimum fiber‐matrix properties. This review article is concerned with the structure, composition and properties of PALF and sisal, the chemical modifications of these fibers and PALF/sisal‐reinforced thermosets, thermoplastics, rubber, cement, hybrids and biocomposites.Scanning electron micrograph of tensile fractured surface of alkali treated sisal fiber (magnification ×500).magnified imageScanning electron micrograph of tensile fractured surface of alkali treated sisal fiber (magnification ×500).

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“…A rebirth in the application of natural fibers as reinforcing agent is occurring mainly in the automobile and packing industries. Advantage of indigenous natural fiber in their applications in the preparation of composites over synthetic fibers has been reported by Paramasivam and Kalam [1]. Flax fiber is a better reinforcing material for composites due to ecological and environmental merits and the attractive mechanical properties.…”

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Mechanical properties of flax-g-poly(methyl acrylate) reinforced phenolic composites

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In order to develop composites with better mechanical properties and environmental performance, it becomes necessary to increase the hydrophobicity of the natural fibers and to improve the interface between matrix and natural fibers. Graft copolymerization of natural fibers is one of the best methods to attain these improvements. Only few workers have reported the use of graft copolymers as reinforcing material in the preparation of composites. So in the present paper, we report the preparation of graft copolymers of flax fibers with methyl acrylate (MA) using Fenton's reagent (FAS-H 2 O 2 ) as redox system. Synthesized flax-g-poly(MA) was characterized with FTIR, TGA/DTA, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. Composites were prepared using flax-g-poly(MA) as a reinforcement and phenolformaldehyde (PF) as the binding material. Mechanical properties of phenol-formaldehyde composites were compared and it has been found that composites reinforced with flax-g-poly(MA) showed improvement in mechanical properties. Composites reinforced with flax-g-poly(MA) showed better tensile strength (235 N) and compressive strength (814 N) in comparison to composites reinforced with original flax fiber which showed lesser tensile strength (162 N) and compressive strength (372 N). Composites reinforced with flax-g-poly(MA) shows the improved MOR, MOE, and SP.

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On the study of indigenous natural-fibre composites

Cited by 66 publications

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FT-IR microscopic studies on coupling agents: treated natural fibres

FT-IR microscopic studies on coupling agents: treated natural fibres

A Review on Pineapple Leaf Fibers, Sisal Fibers and Their Biocomposites

Mechanical properties of flax-g-poly(methyl acrylate) reinforced phenolic composites

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