Abstract:Studies on using cellulosic natural fibers as reinforcement for composites are rapidly growing. The aim of this study is using a raffia-based woven fabric as reinforcement for composites that are grown in the Mediterranean Zone of Turkey. These fabrics benefit from their mechanical performances, low density and their biodegradability. However, it is necessary for the fabrics to form adhesion in the matrix. Therefore, chemical processes should be applied onto the surface of the raffia-based woven fabrics. In th… Show more
“…The microwave energy method was more rapid, uniform and efficient than other two methods. In our previous study, we have observed that laccase enzyme has quickly affected the fiber structure of raffia-based fabric in a shorter time with the microwave energy method [28].…”
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In this study, hemp fibers have been pre-treated with laccase enzyme in different concentrations (1 %, 2 % and 3 % w/v) for different durations using conventional, ultrasonic energy and microwave energy methods. Weight loss (%), tensile strength, elongation (%), whiteness (%), and surface topography (SEM) properties of pre-treated hemp fibers were investigated. After processing with laccase enzyme, the energy consumptions of these three methods were compared. Best results have been obtained in 20 minutes with the conventional method, 5 minutes with the ultrasonic energy method, and 1 minute with the microwave energy method. With laccase enzyme, microwave treated hemp fibers were improved after 3 minutes treatment. SEM results have also proved the improved physical properties and color changes due to the rough surface structure.
“…The microwave energy method was more rapid, uniform and efficient than other two methods. In our previous study, we have observed that laccase enzyme has quickly affected the fiber structure of raffia-based fabric in a shorter time with the microwave energy method [28].…”
Section: The Results Of Elongation Propertiesmentioning
In this study, hemp fibers have been pre-treated with laccase enzyme in different concentrations (1 %, 2 % and 3 % w/v) for different durations using conventional, ultrasonic energy and microwave energy methods. Weight loss (%), tensile strength, elongation (%), whiteness (%), and surface topography (SEM) properties of pre-treated hemp fibers were investigated. After processing with laccase enzyme, the energy consumptions of these three methods were compared. Best results have been obtained in 20 minutes with the conventional method, 5 minutes with the ultrasonic energy method, and 1 minute with the microwave energy method. With laccase enzyme, microwave treated hemp fibers were improved after 3 minutes treatment. SEM results have also proved the improved physical properties and color changes due to the rough surface structure.
“…The fibers were shaken under running water until cleaned and they were dried in an oven 70 ° C for 6 h. After drying, they were conditioned 48 h prior to testing under ±20°C and 65 ± 2 RH% condition as suggested in literature. 36–38 Figure 1.Appearance of conditioned fibers of (a) cotton (b) artichoke (c) luffa (d) banana.…”
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“…The fibers were shaken under running water until cleaned and they were dried in an oven 70 °C for 6 h. After drying, they were conditioned 48 h prior to testing under ±20°C and 65 ± 2 RH% condition as suggested in literature. [36][37][38] LF is a tropical creeping annual plant and it grows well in the areas of the Mediterranean climate, in Turkey. The lengths of fiber were between 400 mm and 600 mm.…”
This work aims to obtain reinforced composites of natural fibers that obtained from their agricultural wastes of and conductive polymers to develop an innovation and alternative materials. By the use of natural fibers contributes to the recycle of agricultural wastes, sustainability and further the resulting composite becomes alternative to the metals. Here, flexible conductive composites were obtained from artichoke(A), banana(B) and luffa(L) stem waste fibers(F) by the in-situ polymerization of 3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene (EDOT), pyrrole, and carbazole in the presence of cerium ammonium nitrate, iron nitrate, and iron chloride. Fibers were coated with the conductive polymers mentioned above by the in-situ chemical(C) polymerization and optimum coating conditions were investigated. Effect of EDOT concentration, oxidant concentration was performed to determine the optimum conditions for AF/PEDOT(C). FT-IR, SEM, thermal analysis supported the formation of composite and from the mechanical measurements, modulus of AF/PEDOT(C) was obtained. The highest conductivity of 12.8 S/cm was obtained from AF/PEDOT(C) composite using FeCl3 as an oxidant. Further polymerization of EDOT by electrochemical(E) method was continued on the AF/PEDOT(C) and the electroactivity of resulting electrochemical composite, AF/PEDOT(C)/PEDOT(E) was characterized accordingly. Detailed characterization showed that to use of this composite as a capacitor, one should use 0.03 M EDOT and 0.9 M FeCl3 for chemical polymerization and then continued by electropolymerization by applying 10 cycles in 0.03 M EDOT. All results showed that AF waste could be converted to the valuable AF/PEDOT(C)/PEDOT(E) conductive composites which is potentially suitable material for several electronic applications as charge storage, biosensor, electronic devices.
“…Varieties of properties of several textile materials at different levels have been changed through microwaving. Microwave treatments have been used for changing properties, such as coloring [10], fiber-surface roughness [11], and hydrophilicity [12]. Microwaving has also been used to extract fibers [13] and polysaccharides from algae [14] and to graft polymer on flax fibers [15].…”
The versatile bast fiber jute has environmental benefits compared to glass fibers. However, for jute to be used in a composite, the fiber properties need to be altered. This study aims to improve the mechanical properties of jute yarn to make it more suitable for technical applications as a composite. To alter its mechanical properties, jute yarn was immersed in water during microwave treatment. The time and power of the microwave settings differed between runs. Two states of the yarn were tested: fastened and un-fastened. Tensile testing was used at the yarn and fiber level, followed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and microscopy. The treatment result demonstrated the ability to increase the elongation of the jute yarn by 70%. The tenacity was also increased by 34% in the fastened state and 20% in the un-fastened state. FTIR showed that no change in the molecular structure occurred. The treatments resulted in a change of yarn thickness depending on the state of the yarn. The results indicate that microwave treatment can be used to make jute more suitable for technical applications depending on the microwave treatment parameters.
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