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Influence of Stacking Sequence on Mechanical Properties of Areca-kenaf Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Hybrid Composite

TL;DR: Hybrid laminates made using natural fibers have been finding applications in diverse fields such as automotive parts, building structures and sports goods as discussed by the authors, which incorporate the benefits of natural fibers.
Abstract: Hybrid laminates made using natural fibers have been finding applications in diverse fields such as automotive parts, building structures and sports goods. These laminates incorporate the benefits ...
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TL;DR: In this article, the influence of fiber content, stacking pattern, and their sequence on the mechanical properties of hybrid composites in four varieties of four types of composite materials was investigated.
Abstract: The objective of this work is to find the influence of fiber content, stacking pattern, and their sequence on the mechanical properties of hybrid composites Hybrid composites in four varieties wit

84 citations

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TL;DR: In this article , the impact of fiber composition, sequence, and stacking pattern on composite mechanical Features was investigated and the upshot observed in the brook of hybrid composites especially, the current investigation focuses on the impact on the composite mechanical features.
Abstract: This article investigates and presents the upshots observed in the brook of hybrid composites especially, the current investigation focuses on the impact of fiber composition, sequence, and stacking pattern on composite mechanical Features. Five varied stacking sequences of hybrid composites encompassing laminates are used to create four classes of fiber with jute/bamboo/glass by utilizing a conscientious hand lay-up process with glass fiber-laced mats as their peripheral layer. For examination, fiber sequences are arranged in the combination of GJBJG, GBJBG, GJGJG, and GBGBG, where G, J, and B refer to glass fiber, jute fiber, and bamboo fiber, respectively. The position of fiber in the core layer is kept in a perpendicular direction with respect to adjacent piles which might be jute or bamboo fiber and the best position of fiber is considered due to the stacking order. Stress and strain were linear in the load versus deflection curves, and all of the samples failed quickly, it is observed that the sample containing a higher or considerable number of bamboo fiber layers exhibited increased strain and toughness. In comparison to other samples, embolism of glass fiber as the main and covering layer expressed a higher impact on the mechanical properties of the composites is observed in this investigation. The shattered sample morphology demonstrated that the matrix and reinforcements were compatible.

34 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a review of kenaf fiber reinforced thermoset composites (KFTCs) and their hybrids is presented, especially for the mechanical, thermal-physical, water absorption, and durability properties to provide the space to narrate the development of ideas and our current understanding of this research field.
Abstract: Plant fibers are becoming popular in polymer composites because of their eco-friendliness and natural availabilities at lower cost than synthetic fibers. The kenaf fiber as reinforcement has shown better specific properties than glass fiber because of its low density. Thus, it will be crucial in composite development for structural industrial components along with other natural and artificial fiber with thermoset polymer matrix. This paper presents a review of kenaf fiber reinforced thermoset composites (KFTCs) and their hybrids. First, a brief overview of the basic components of KFTCs, and detailed insight into the fabrication techniques and performance of KFTCs and their hybrids are presented. KFTCs and their hybrid composites are explored in detail, especially for the mechanical, thermal-physical, water absorption, and durability properties to provide the space to narrate the development of ideas and our current understanding of this research field. After that matrix modification and fiber modification as alternate solutions to improve performance of KFTCs and their hybrids are reviewed. Finally, the application and the future potential scope of KFTCs and their hybrids are addressed. It is anticipated that this review paper will become a reliable reference on the performance optimization of KFTCs and their hybrids.

14 citations

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29 Mar 2022-Polymers
TL;DR: In this article , a hand-layup fabrication technique was used to fabricate composite panels with seven layers in them and eight such laminates were stacked in different sequences and impregnated in an epoxy matrix to provide a hybrid configuration.
Abstract: The present work investigates the fabrication of Kevlar/epoxy and basalt/epoxy and Kevlar/basalt/epoxy hybrid composite laminates and compares their mechanical properties. Mechanical characterization tests, including tension, flexural, impact and hardness tests, as per ASTM standards, were conducted on coupons cut out from the fabricated composite panels. A hand layup fabrication technique was used to fabricate composite panels with seven layers in them. Eight such laminates, with two containing pure Kevlar/epoxy and basalt/epoxy and the remaining ones containing Kevlar/basalt, were stacked in different sequences and impregnated in an epoxy matrix to provide a hybrid configuration. The microscopic examination of the fabricated laminates revealed that there was good bonding between the reinforcements and matrix material. Out of the eight composite panels including the hybrids, the ones with the pure basalt/epoxy exhibited more tensile and flexural strength than its Kevlar/epoxy counterpart due to its higher density value. The tensile and flexural strength of the hybrid laminates (i.e., combinations of basalt/Kevlar/epoxy) showed values in between pure basalt/epoxy and Kevlar/epoxy laminates in general. A similar trend was observed in terms of hardness and impact strength for the fabricated composite laminates.

10 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper , the authors evaluated the performance of artificial neural network (ANN) to model the physical, mechanical and thermal characteristics of bio/synthetic epoxy hybrid composites.
Abstract: The hybridization of plant cellulose fillers in polymeric laminates is applied in different applications because of several benefits. The present investigation deals with the fabrication of four other eight-layer laminates by reinforcing bio fillers (coir, sisal, and hemp), Titanium carbide (TiC) nanoparticles, and ranging the stacking sequence of synthetic fabrics (carbon, Kevlar, Basalt, and Innegra) with bio/synthetic epoxy from wet layup technique. The fabricated laminate's characteristics were appraised by examining density, porosity, water absorption, flexural, impact strength, shore hardness, and thermal stability. It was observed from the experimental outcomes that the 3F8LTSE (Sisal, hemp, coir fillers, 2 layers of Carbon, Kevlar, Basalt, Innegra fabrics, and Titanium carbide reinforced synthetic epoxy) composite exhibited higher mechanical characteristics with a higher flexural strength (312.58 MPa), impact strength (35.13 kJ/m2), and shore D hardness (84.95), and decreased water absorption capacity by justifying its adequate for lightweight structures. The scanning electron microscope displayed the fiber pull out, debonding, and dispersion of fillers within the matrix of the composite. The current study also evaluates the prediction and performance of the artificial neural network (ANN) to model the physical, mechanical and thermal characteristics of bio/synthetic epoxy hybrid composites. However, the ANN model was more precise and proved that it is a primary method to optimize the properties of the fabricated bio/synthetic epoxy laminate.

9 citations

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Abstract: Recently, there has been a rapid growth in research and innovation in the natural fibre composite (NFC) area. Interest is warranted due to the advantages of these materials compared to others, such as synthetic fibre composites, including low environmental impact and low cost and support their potential across a wide range of applications. Much effort has gone into increasing their mechanical performance to extend the capabilities and applications of this group of materials. This review aims to provide an overview of the factors that affect the mechanical performance of NFCs and details achievements made with them.

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TL;DR: In this paper, the properties and application of natural fiber composites in automobile industries are discussed, and a comparison of material indices for beam and panel structures are made to investigate the possibility of using natural fiber composite instead of conventional and non-conventional materials.
Abstract: In this study, the properties and application of natural fiber composites in automobile industries are discussed. Natural fibers are replacing the synthetic fibers in the various parts of automobiles due to their lightweight, low-cost, and environmental aspects. For centuries, natural fibers have been used for making baskets, clothing, and ropes. Now the trend is changing and natural fibers such as: jute, hemp, flax, and sisal fibers are making their ways especially into the components of automobiles. Comparisons of material indices for beam and panel structures were made to investigate the possibility of using natural fiber composites instead of conventional and non-conventional materials.

437 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, a review of the previous work involving mechanical properties of kenaf fibre reinforced polymer composites is presented to provide a perfect source of literature for doing further research in this topic to explore it as construction and building materials.

422 citations


"Influence of Stacking Sequence on M..." refers background or methods in this paper

  • ...The use of areca and kenaf fibers as the reinforcement materials for hybridization of laminates have been highlighted through many researcher articles (Dharmalingam et al. 2019; Kamath, Sampathkumar, and Bennehalli 2017; Saba, Paridah, and Jawaid 2015; Wang andMao 2012)....

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  • ...Kenaf fibers are a better substitute for glass fiber and it can be used in most of the light weight and lowcost applications including automobiles and defense equipment (Saba, Paridah, and Jawaid 2015)....

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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


"Influence of Stacking Sequence on M..." refers background in this paper

  • ...According to Alavudeen et al. (2015) the mechanical properties of the kenaf fiber are higher as they are stiff and stronger in their longitudinal direction and can withstand maximum stress....

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  • ...According to Alavudeen et al. (2015) the mechanical properties of the kenaf fiber are higher as they are stiff and stronger in their longitudinal direction and can withstand maximum stress. Samivel and Babu (2013) and Khan et al. (2019) also revealed that the composite made with kenaf fiber as skin material has the maximum tensile strength....

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TL;DR: In this paper, the tensile and flexural performance of tri layer oil palm empty fruit bunches (EFB)/woven jute (Jw) reinforced epoxy hybrid composites subjected to layering pattern has been experimentally investigated.
Abstract: In this research, tensile and flexural performance of tri layer oil palm empty fruit bunches (EFB)/woven jute (Jw) fibre reinforced epoxy hybrid composites subjected to layering pattern has been experimentally investigated. Sandwich composites were fabricated by hand lay-up technique in a mould and cured with 105 °C temperatures for 1 h by using hot press. Pure EFB and woven jute composites were also fabricate for comparison purpose. Results showed that tensile and flexural properties of pure EFB composite can be improved by hybridization with woven jute fibre as extreme woven jute fibre mat. It was found that tensile and flexural properties of hybrid composite is higher than that of EFB composite but less than woven jute composite. Statistical analysis of composites done by ANOVA-one way, it showed significant differences between the results obtained. The fracture surface morphology of the tensile samples of the hybrid composites was performed by using scanning electron microscopy.

206 citations


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  • ...…added to the tailored materials, it suffers equal drawbacks that include poor interfacial bonding among its components, low dimensional stability, moisture absorption and upset thermal behaviors (Chandrasekar et al. 2017; Jawaid, Abdul Khalil, and Abu Bakar 2011; Saw, Sarkhel, and Choudhury 2012)....

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