Biocomposites reinforced with natural fibers: 2000–2010

A review on the degradability of polymeric composites based on natural fibres

Natural fibers are getting attention from researchers and academician to utilize in polymer composites due to their ecofriendly nature and sustainability. The aim of this review article is to provide a comprehensive review of the foremost appropriate as well as widely used natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFPCs) and their applications. In addition, it presents summary of various surface treatments applied to natural fibers and their effect on NFPCs properties. The properties of NFPCs vary with fiber type and fiber source as well as fiber structure. The effects of various chemical treatments on the mechanical and thermal properties of natural fibers reinforcements thermosetting and thermoplastics composites were studied. A number of drawbacks of NFPCs like higher water absorption, inferior fire resistance, and lower mechanical properties limited its applications. Impacts of chemical treatment on the water absorption, tribology, viscoelastic behavior, relaxation behavior, energy absorption flames retardancy, and biodegradability properties of NFPCs were also highlighted. The applications of NFPCs in automobile and construction industry and other applications are demonstrated. It concluded that chemical treatment of the natural fiber improved adhesion between the fiber surface and the polymer matrix which ultimately enhanced physicomechanical and thermochemical properties of the NFPCs.

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A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite and Its Applications

Characterization and Properties of Natural Fiber Polymer Composites: A Comprehensive Review

Processing and characterization of natural cellulose fibers/thermoset polymer composites.

A study on the potential of sugarcane fibers/polyester composite for tribological applications

On the dry and wet sliding performance of potentially new frictional brake pad materials for automotive industry

Friction and wear properties of E-glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites under different sliding contact conditions

Influence of roller burnishing contact width and burnishing orientation on surface quality and tribological behaviour of Aluminium 6061

In the present work, the effect of oil palm fibers on tribological performance of polyester composite against a polished stainless steel counterface is investigated using a pin-on-disc machine. Wear and friction characteristics of oil palm fiber reinforced polyester (OPRP) composite and neat polyester were tested at different sliding distances (0–5 km), sliding velocities (1.7–3.9 m/s), and applied loads (30–70 N) under dry contact condition. SEM observations were performed on the worn surfaces to examine the damage features. The results showed that the test parameters significantly influenced the tribo-performance of OPRP composite and neat polyester. The presence of oil palm fiber in the polyester enhanced the wear property by about three to four times compared to neat polyester. In addition, the friction coefficient of OPRP composite was less by about 23% than that of the neat polyester. Wear mechanisms of OPRP composite were categorized by debonding, bending and tear of fibers, and high deformation in resinous region.

N. S. M. El-Tayeb

Papers

A study on the potential of sugarcane fibers/polyester composite for tribological applications

On the dry and wet sliding performance of potentially new frictional brake pad materials for automotive industry

Friction and wear properties of E-glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites under different sliding contact conditions

Influence of roller burnishing contact width and burnishing orientation on surface quality and tribological behaviour of Aluminium 6061

The effect of oil palm fibers as reinforcement on tribological performance of polyester composite