Trash Pineapple Leaf Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Materials for Light Applications

Wondimu, Amberbir; Kebede, Marta; Sivaprakasam, P.

doi:10.1007/978-981-16-8899-7_2

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“…A composite is a mixture of two or more chemically diferent constituent materials combined macroscopically or microscopically to yield a useful material [1,2]. It is a mixture of fber/reinforcement and matrix/resin.…”

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Experimental Estimation of Energy Absorbed and Impact Strength of Kevlar/Basalt-Epoxy Interwoven Composite Laminate Added with Al2O3 Nanoparticles after High-Velocity Bullet Impact

Joshua

Singh

Venkatanarayanan

et al. 2023

Journal of Engineering

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The use of composites has increased exponentially in most industries, especially in the aerospace industry; the usage of composites has increased by almost 40% in the last 15 years. Aerospace components are often subject to high-impact loads, so it is important to use impact-resistant materials. Kevlar is known for its high-impact resistance and is commonly used as a fiber with various resins to achieve the desired properties. This paper mainly focuses on weaving Kevlar with basalt fiber in plain weave type by the traditional handloom weaving method. The epoxy resin, along with the harder, is then mixed with the aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3) in different percentages [1%-KB1, 3%-KB2, and 5%-KB3] to form the matrix. The laminate fabricated is then subjected to the high-velocity bullet impact of around 250 m/s. A steel hemispherical head projectile was used in the testing, and it was found to be penetrated through all the specimens making holes. The impact strength for all the different specimens was then estimated by calculating the bullet damage area and energy absorbed. The plate added with 3% Al2O3 nanoparticle was found to have improved impact strength when compared with the other two specimens. This plate can be used for bulletproof and other high-velocity impact applications.

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Experimental Estimation of Energy Absorbed and Impact Strength of Kevlar/Basalt-Epoxy Interwoven Composite Laminate Added with Al2O3 Nanoparticles after High-Velocity Bullet Impact

Joshua

Singh

Venkatanarayanan

et al. 2023

Journal of Engineering

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“…Te impact property did not have an immense efect. It has been mentioned that the hybridization of high-strength and high-stifness fbers would yield better characteristics [12][13][14]. Hybridization of composites can enhance the mechanical and wear properties of the composites [15].…”

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Estimation of Impact Strength of Kevlar/Basalt and Kevlar/Glass Interwoven Composite Laminate after High-Velocity Bullet Impact

Jensin Joshua,

Singh,

Murali Krishna

et al. 2023

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering

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The application of composite materials has increased so drastically in the aerospace industry. The Impact strength signifies the importance of composite materials when exposed to suddenly applied loads. This paper is focused on describing the behavior of interwoven kevlar/glass-epoxy and kevlar/basalt-epoxy composite laminate under high-velocity bullet impact. The composite lamina of kevlar/glass and that of kevlar/basalt are prepared using three different weaving techniques. The composite laminates are prepared using the compression moulding technique. The laminates have been subjected to high-velocity bullet impact. The velocity range is from 220 m/s to 260 m/s. The impact damage area in the laminate has been assessed through ultrasonic pulse echo submerged nondestructive technique. The impact strength has been calculated using the damaged area derived using the impact energy absorbed by the laminate. The results have shown that the maximum impact which found out to be kevlar/basalt (KB 1 × 1) is 28.24 J/cm2.

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“…But geometric criteria, such as the fabric weave structure, knitted or non-woven construction, cover factor, and yarn crimp in woven fabrics, must also be addressed, as the matrix-to-fiber connection and the underlying matrix mechanical characteristics change depending on those [18,19]. It has been suggested that combining high-strength and high-stiffness fibers might result in fibers with improved properties [20,21]. The mechanical and wear properties of composites can be improved through hybridization [22].…”

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Fabrication and Experimental Estimation of Mechanical Properties of Kevlar-Glass/Epoxy Interwoven Composite Laminate

Joshua,

Singh,

Vennelakanti

et al. 2023

Journal of Nanomaterials

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Hybrid composites made of natural and synthetic fibers are stronger, lighter, cheaper, biodegradable, and greener than conventional metals, and they are replacing conventional metals. The primary objective of the study was to examine the mechanical properties of interwoven hybrid composite laminates. Kevlar and glass fiber are used as reinforcement for this work. The fibers are woven together using various weaving techniques. 1 × 1, 3 × 3, and 5 × 5 weaving patterns are considered to explore the properties of the laminates. The composites are woven using a conventional handloom method. As a matrix, LY556 resin and HY951 hardener are combined at a ratio of 10 : 1. The composites are cured using compression molding. The cured composites are assessed for their tensile strength, flexural strength, compressive strength, interlaminar shear strength, impact strength, and fracture toughness. The highest tensile, compressive, and flexural strength were found in the 1 × 1 pattern, shear strength and fracture toughness were found in the 5 × 5 pattern, which finds applications in aerospace and defense sectors, and 3 × 3 dominated in impact strength; as a result, it can be used in bulletproof applications. At last, a scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to visualize the matrix-reinforcement bonding. The microscopic images show the ripped-out fibers because of the tensile test. The shards in SEM are evident that impact force breaks the matrix elements in a brittle manner.

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Trash Pineapple Leaf Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Materials for Light Applications

Cited by 6 publications

References 25 publications

Experimental Estimation of Energy Absorbed and Impact Strength of Kevlar/Basalt-Epoxy Interwoven Composite Laminate Added with Al2O3 Nanoparticles after High-Velocity Bullet Impact

Experimental Estimation of Energy Absorbed and Impact Strength of Kevlar/Basalt-Epoxy Interwoven Composite Laminate Added with Al2O3 Nanoparticles after High-Velocity Bullet Impact

Estimation of Impact Strength of Kevlar/Basalt and Kevlar/Glass Interwoven Composite Laminate after High-Velocity Bullet Impact

Fabrication and Experimental Estimation of Mechanical Properties of Kevlar-Glass/Epoxy Interwoven Composite Laminate

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