Synthesis, Characterization, and Properties of Epoxy Filled Luffa cylindrica reinforced composites

Krishnudu, D. Mohana; Sreeramulu, D.; Ramesh, N.R.

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2018.01.140

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“…The epoxy filled with 5 g of luffa cylindrical fiberreinforced hybrid composites has higher mechanical traction properties than the epoxy filled with other fiber-reinforced composites. Notably, the epoxy (90 g) filled with 5 g of Luffa cylindrica fiber-reinforced hybrid composite significantly improved its tensile strength and tensile modulus [37]. The hybrid composites showed an increase in red mud weight percentages improves the tensile strength when the red mud with 10% and 20% demonstrated good bonding with the fiber and matrix, as evidenced by scanning electron microscopy images.…”

Section: Tensile Performance Of Fiber-/filler-based Polymer Compositesmentioning

confidence: 90%

Importance of Fiber-/Nanofiller-Based Polymer Composites in Mechanical and Erosion Performance: A Review

Sundarakannan

Balamurugan

Jyothi

et al. 2023

Journal of Nanomaterials

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The addition of nanofillers in the polymer matrix composites (PMC) has shown a considerable improvement in the mechanical properties and acts as a suitable replacement material. Among the various properties, erosion studies play a key role in the establishment of new materials in engineering applications irrespective of material properties. This paper primarily focus on mechanical properties of PMC and provides a view of the erosion studies conducted on various PMC that are reinforced with natural fibers and nanofillers. The study related to natural fiber as secondary reinforcement and nanofiller as primary reinforcement is taken into consideration. The natural fibers such as sisal-, pineapple-, jute-, bamboo-, banana-based polymer composites and their improvement in mechanical properties by the addition of various fillers are compared and reported. From the survey, it was noticed that the incorporation of nanofillers with natural fiber and polymers provides an acceptable range of material behavior. Being the natural fiber and its proper surface treatment enhance erosion resistance behavior.

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Section: Tensile Performance Of Fiber-/filler-based Polymer Compositesmentioning

confidence: 90%

Importance of Fiber-/Nanofiller-Based Polymer Composites in Mechanical and Erosion Performance: A Review

Sundarakannan

Balamurugan

Jyothi

et al. 2023

Journal of Nanomaterials

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“…The result can be seen in Figure 6. Four samples [73], [24], [11], [74], [19] and [13] Thermoplastic starch/ Luffa fiber composite…”

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“…Furthermore, Table 7 shows flexural strength, tensile strength, and hardness for all the mentioned LC composites and the type of fiber surface treatment utilized. -, 50Hv [73], [24], [11], [74], [19] and [13] Thermoplastic starch/…”

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“…The results revealed that treated LC composites had higher tensile strength relative to untreated LC composites. Furthermore, 40% of fiber volume composites showed the highest tensile strength compared to 30% and 50% fiber volume composites [24,74]. In another study, LC filled poly (butylene succinate-co-lactate)/starch blend composites were compared with kenaf fiber-filled poly (butylene succinate-co-lactate)/starch blend composites.…”

Section: Mechanical Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A review: Surface treatments, production techniques, mechanical properties and characteristics of Luffa cylindrica bio composites

Kamran

Jayamani

Heng

et al. 2021

Journal of Industrial Textiles

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The need for alternative eco-friendly and sustainable materials has forced many researchers to focus on composites made using natural fibers and biodegradable polymer matrices. In addition to that, these natural fibers are low in cost, have good mechanical properties, biodegradability, and require less production energy. Therefore, this review paper will focus on one of the natural fibers known as Luffa cylindrica (LC) by understanding all the natural fibers' benefits. A detailed overview is provided for commonly used fiber surface treatments, surface treatment techniques, and processing techniques for various LC composites from numerous other researches. Furthermore, this paper will also discuss the characteristics, mechanical properties, and water absorption properties of LC composites before and after surface treatments, where a comprehensive understanding of LC reinforced polymer composites' behavior has been reviewed.

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“…After alkali treatment, the composite is cast using compression moulding, and mechanical tests such as tensile and flexural are performed. It is herewith reported that the tensile and flexural characteristics of the composites improve with the inclusion of natural filler in the matrix phase [8]. Polyalthia longifolia seeds (mast tree seed/Ashoka tree) are finely ground and used as reinforcement, with Vinyl ester serving as the matrix.…”

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Mechanical and Water Absorption Characterization of Mango Seed Shell/Epoxy Composite for Low Load Carrying Structures

Kumar

Naik

Waddar

et al. 2023

International Journal of Polymer Science

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The present work deals with the characterization of mango seed shell fiber reinforced epoxy composites by using hand layup method by varying the volume composition of the mango seed shell from 0 vol. % to 60 vol. % (M-0 to M-60). The physical density test, tensile test, flexural test, and water absorption test were conducted as per the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. Results revealed that the tensile strength of M-20 (20 vol. %) is 43% more than a neat epoxy, while the flexural strength of M-50 (50 vol. %) is greater than 10.85% more than a neat epoxy. The water absorption test was conducted by immersing the samples in distilled water at room temperature, and the weight of the specimens was measured and recorded at every 24-hour time interval. For all composite samples, saturation in water absorption and thickness swelling were observed after 432 hours of water immersion. The moisture absorption increases with the inclusion of reinforcements as compared to the neat epoxy samples. However, for the M-50 composite, the water absorption decreases due to the uniform mixing and stronger bonding between the matrix and the reinforcements. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of the composite specimens also depicted the particulate fiber distribution and the presence of micro-voids in the epoxy matrix.

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Synthesis, Characterization, and Properties of Epoxy Filled Luffa cylindrica reinforced composites

Cited by 15 publications

References 4 publications

Importance of Fiber-/Nanofiller-Based Polymer Composites in Mechanical and Erosion Performance: A Review

Importance of Fiber-/Nanofiller-Based Polymer Composites in Mechanical and Erosion Performance: A Review

A review: Surface treatments, production techniques, mechanical properties and characteristics of Luffa cylindrica bio composites

Mechanical and Water Absorption Characterization of Mango Seed Shell/Epoxy Composite for Low Load Carrying Structures

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