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M. Thiruchitrambalam
Other affiliations: Indian Institutes of Technology, Park College of Engineering and Technology, Vinayaka Missions University ...read more
Bio: M. Thiruchitrambalam is an academic researcher from Tamilnadu College of Engineering. The author has contributed to research in topics: Fiber & Ultimate tensile strength. The author has an hindex of 13, co-authored 25 publications receiving 1539 citations. Previous affiliations of M. Thiruchitrambalam include Indian Institutes of Technology & Park College of Engineering and Technology.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the tensile, flexural, impact and water absorption tests were carried out using a banana/epoxy composite material, and the optimum fiber length and weight percentage were determined.
416 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of weaving patterns and random orientatation on the mechanical properties of banana, kenaf and banana/kenaf fiber-reinforced hybrid polyester composites was examined.
355 citations
20 Aug 2009-Materials Science and Engineering A-structural Materials Properties Microstructure and Processing
TL;DR: In this article, the variation of mechanical properties such as tensile, flexural, and impact strengths of roselle and sisal fibers hybrid polyester composite at dry and wet conditions were studied.
Abstract: In this work, the variation of mechanical properties such as tensile, flexural, and impact strengths of roselle and sisal fibers hybrid polyester composite at dry and wet conditions were studied. The composites of roselle/sisal polyester-based hybrid composites with different weight% of fibers were prepared. Roselle and sisal fibers at a ratio of 1:1 had been incorporated in unsaturated polyester resin at various fiber lengths. When the fiber content and length of the roselle and sisal fibers were increased, the tensile and flexural strength of the composite increased. When the samples were subjected to moisture environment, decrease in tensile and flexural strength was observed. The maximum percentage of strength reductions in tensile and flexural strength were observed for the composites having the fiber length of 150 mm and 30 wt% fiber content. For impact strength, it was with the composites of 20 wt% and 150 mm at wet conditions compared to dry conditions. The percentage of strength reductions increased with fiber content and length in wet conditions. A scatter in the impact strength values was identified on both the conditions. The moisture absorption characteristics of the natural fibers are very important to produce the natural fiber hybrid composite materials with the positive hybrid effect. The experimental results are compared with theoretical and empirical or statistical results and found to be in good agreement.
299 citations
TL;DR: Alkali treated continuous Palmyra Palm Leaf Stalk Fiber (PPLSF) and jute fibers were used as reinforcement in unsaturated polyester matrix and their static and dynamic mechanical properties were evaluated as mentioned in this paper.
255 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reviewed the research published in the field of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites, with special reference to the effect of moisture absorption and alkali treatment on the mechanical properties.
Abstract: In recent years, the interest of scientists and engineers has turned over on utilizing all plant fibers as effectively and economically as possible to produce good quality fiber-reinforced polymer composites for structural, building, and other needs. It is because of the high availability of the natural resources in this green world. This has led to the development of alternative materials instead of conventional or man-made materials. Among the various natural fibers, roselle fibers were used traditionally in age-old applications in the form of the high-strength ropes and floor mats etc. It is of particular interest because its composites have high tensile strength as in jute, kenaf and hemp, besides having moderate impact strength properties compared with other natural fibers. This paper reviews the research published in the field of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites, with special reference to the effect of moisture absorption and alkali treatment on the mechanical properties. However, the rev...
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TL;DR: A comprehensive review of literature on bio-fiber reinforced composites is presented in this paper, where the overall characteristics of reinforcing fibers used in biocomposites, including source, type, structure, composition, as well as mechanical properties, are reviewed.
3,074 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the recent development of cellulosic and synthetic fibres based reinforced hybrid composites is presented, focusing the attention in terms of processing, mechanical, physical, electrical, thermal and dynamic mechanical properties.
1,069 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the effects of chemical additives such as fibre treatments, fire retardants and Ultraviolet (UV) stabilizers are also addressed, and it was concluded that an optimum blend ratio of chemical additive must be employed to achieve a balance between strength and durability requirements for natural fibre composites.
1,042 citations
TL;DR: Various fabrication techniques employed for the production of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites are discussed and a detailed review of the research devoted to the analysis of their structure and properties by a variety of characterization techniques are presented.
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TL;DR: The prime aim of this review article is to demonstrate the recent development and emerging applications of natural cellulose fibers and their polymer materials.
775 citations