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V. Naveenkumar
Bio: V. Naveenkumar is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Natural fiber & SISAL. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 127 citations.
Topics: Natural fiber, SISAL
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TL;DR: In this paper, a review on the mechanical properties of natural fiber composites is presented, which includes Abaca, Jute, Sisal, banana, cotton, coir, hemp, etc.
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TL;DR: In the recent decade, the growth of the natural fiber reinforced polymer (NFRP) composite has made a considerable impact on the polymer composite research and innovation as mentioned in this paper, and this rapid growth warranted their properties over low-cost synthetic fiber composites and reduced environmental impacts.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a review of the mechanical impact of fibers in hot mix asphalt by analyzing their reinforcement effect in a qualitative and quantitative manner, and the results of mechanical improvement are displayed.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of alkaline treatment and hybridization on the thermal properties of sugar palm yarn/glass fiber were investigated, and the results showed that a higher glass fiber loading hybridized with treated sugar palm fiber exhibited the highest storage modulus, loss modulus and the lowest damping factor.
Abstract: In this work, the effects of alkaline treatment and hybridization on the thermal properties of sugar palm yarn/glass fiber were investigated. The sugar palm fiber was treated with 1% of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution for 1 h and the ratio of between matrix and reinforcement was 70/30 wt.% and 60/40 wt.%, respectively, while the ratio of reinforcement between sugar palm yarn fiber and glass fiber was 70/30 wt.%, 60/40 wt.% and 50/50 wt.%, respectively. The thermal properties of the hybrid composites were analyzed using a dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA) and Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The storage modulus (E'), loss modulus (E") and damping factor (tan δ) were evaluated as a function of the alkaline treatment and different percentages of fiber loading. Also, the peak high was investigated for the tan δ curves. In the glassy state area, a higher glass fiber loading hybridized with treated sugar palm fiber exhibited the highest storage modulus, loss modulus and the lowest damping factor. TGA demonstrated that the percentage of residue decreased as the glass fiber loading increased. Overall, the hybridization of glass fiber with treated sugar palm fiber enhances the thermal properties of the hybrid composites for structural applications.
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TL;DR: CGF/TPCS biopolymer composites can be classified as composites with great potential as environmental-friendly material that biodegradable and renewable.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of particle loading on the thermal, rheological and mechanical properties of polypropylene (PP) with spent coffee grounds (SCG) obtained after soluble coffee preparation was investigated.
Abstract: In this work, biocomposites were produced by compounding polypropylene (PP) with spent coffee grounds (SCG) obtained after soluble coffee preparation. The samples were prepared by extrusion compounding and injection molding using different SCG contents (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20wt.) in order to investigate the effect of particle loading on the thermal, rheological and mechanical properties. Then, the effect of bleaching treatments and the use of compatibilizers (silane and styrene-ethylene-butene-styrene-graft-maleic anhydride) on the biocomposites properties at 15 wt% was examined. The results showed that good SCG dispersion and distribution into PP was achieved and that bleaching led to better interfacial interaction, which was further increased by using a coupling agent. As a result, the tensile and torsion properties were increased.
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