Potential of Jamaican banana, coconut coir and bagasse fibres as composite materials

Jústiz-Smith, Nilza; Virgo, Gusman; Buchanan, Vernon E.

doi:10.1016/j.matchar.2007.10.011

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“…By analyzing the data, it is possible to observe that the percentage amount of insoluble lignin and ash increased to about 77% and 163%, respectively, after washing. According to Jústiz-Smith et al (2008), the amount of ash gives an indication of the carbon content, so that a higher amount of ash represents a lower amount of carbon.…”

Section: Scanning Electron Microscopy (Sem)mentioning

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Characterization of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Reinforced with Banana Peel Fibers

Pereira¹,

Benini²,

Watashi³

et al. 2013

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Lignocellulosic fibers from banana peels were washed with water in order to increase their compatibility with a polymeric matrix, and their properties were compared with unwashed fibers. Washed banana fibers were mixed with high density polyethylene (HDPE) and placed in an injector chamber to produce specimens for tensile tests. Samples of washed banana fibers/HDPE composites were characterized by tensile tests and thermal analysis. The chemical composition of unwashed and washed banana fibers was analyzed by thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction. The treatment with water was effective at removing extractives and increasing the surface roughness, thereby increasing the thermal stability of the fibers. However, results showed that the addition of washed banana fibers decreased the thermal stability of composites, while increasing the melting and crystallization temperatures of composites. The addition of 5 wt% fibers also provided an improvement in mechanical properties of composites in comparison with pure HDPE.

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Characterization of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Reinforced with Banana Peel Fibers

Pereira¹,

Benini²,

Watashi³

et al. 2013

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“…Some examples in use include ramie, hemp, kenaf, jute, sisal, bamboo, banana, and oil palm fibers. Various natural fibers such as flax, ramie [8][9][10], jute [11], bamboo [12], pineapple [13,14], kenaf [15], henequen [16] and hemp [17][18][19][20] have been investigated as reinforcements in biopolymers by various researchers. Bast fibers, like banana, are complex in structure and are lignocellulosic, consisting of helically wound cellulose micro fibrils in amorphous matrix of lignin and hemicelluloses.…”

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The Effect of Fiber Length on Tensile Properties of Polyester Resin Composites Reinforced by the Fibers of <i>Sansevieria trifasciata</i>

Sankar

Reddy

et al. 2014

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This paper presents the study of the tensile properties of Sansevieria trifasciata -fiber (here after called STF) reinforced polyester composites. The composite sample was fabricated with five different fiber lengths of STF (2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 mm). The fabrication was made by hand lay-up technique. Mechanical properties were determined using tensile testing. An interact between fiber and matrix was observed from the SEM (scanning electron microscope) micrographs. The study reveals that the tensile strength increased with fiber length without effecting the elongation at break of the composite.

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“…The AESF of Cellulose content was determined according to Kushner and Hoffer's method [9] . The AESF content of the lignin was measured according to the klason method [10] .The AESF, ash content was measured as per ASTM E1755 -01 standard [11] . The holo cellulose of AESF was determined according to the method described by wise et.al [12] .…”

Section: Chemical Analysismentioning

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Characterization of New Natural Fiber Extracted From Abelmoschusesculentus Stem

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Potential of Jamaican banana, coconut coir and bagasse fibres as composite materials

Cited by 189 publications

References 6 publications

Characterization of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Reinforced with Banana Peel Fibers

Characterization of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Reinforced with Banana Peel Fibers

The Effect of Fiber Length on Tensile Properties of Polyester Resin Composites Reinforced by the Fibers of <i>Sansevieria trifasciata</i>

Characterization of New Natural Fiber Extracted From Abelmoschusesculentus Stem

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