Mechanical property evaluation of sisal–jute–glass fiber reinforced polyester composites
TL;DR: In this article, a sisal-jute-glass fiber reinforced polyester composites is developed and their mechanical properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength and impact strength are evaluated by using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Abstract: The composite materials are replacing the traditional materials, because of its superior properties such as high tensile strength, low thermal expansion, high strength to weight ratio. The developments of new materials are on the anvil and are growing day by day. Natural fiber composites such as sisal and jute polymer composites became more attractive due to their high specific strength, lightweight and biodegradability. Mixing of natural fiber with Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polymers (GFRPs) are finding increased applications. In this study, sisal–jute–glass fiber reinforced polyester composites is developed and their mechanical properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength and impact strength are evaluated. The interfacial properties, internal cracks and internal structure of the fractured surfaces are evaluated by using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The results indicated that the incorporation of sisal–jute fiber with GFRP can improve the properties and used as a alternate material for glass fiber reinforced polymer composites.
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TL;DR: A review of natural fiber reinfocred composites focusing on natural fiber types and sources, processing methods, modification of fibers, matrices (petrochemical and renewable), and their mechanical performance is presented in this paper.
Abstract: This century has witnessed remarkable achievements in green technology in material science through the development of natural fiber reinforced composites. The development of high-performance engineering products made from natural resources is increasing worldwide day by day. There is increasing interest in materials demonstrating efficient use of renewable resources. Nowadays, more than ever, companies are faced with opportunities and choices in material innovations. Due to the challenges of petroleum-based products and the need to find renewable solutions, more and more companies are looking at natural fiber composite materials. The primary driving forces for new bio-composite materials are the cost of natural fibers (currently priced at one-third of the cost of glass fiber or less), weight reduction (these fibers are half the weight of glass fiber), recycling (natural fiber composites are easier to recycle) and the desire for green products. This Review provides an overview of natural fiber reinfocred composites focusing on natural fiber types and sources, processing methods, modification of fibers, matrices (petrochemical and renewable), and their mechanical performance. It also focuses on future research, recent developments and applications and concludes with key issues that need to be resolved. This article critically summarizes the essential findings of the mostly readily utilized reinforced natural fibers in polymeric composite materials and their performance from 2000 to 2013.
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TL;DR: A review on the mechanical properties of natural-glass fiber reinforced polymer composites is presented in this article, where a brief review has been carried out to make use of natural fibres (such as abaca, banana, bamboo, cotton, coir, hemp, jute, pineapple, sisal etc).
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...The use of natural fibers is improved remarkably due to the fact that the field of application is improved day by day especially in automotive industries [8]....
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...The method of disposal of GFRP and their recycling have been the serious issue and the natural fiber composites plays very important role in the environmental situation and variety of applications [8]....
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...The incorporation of sisal–jute fiber with GFRP can improve the properties and used as an alternate material for glass fiber reinforced polymer composites [8]....
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...The addition of natural fiber to the glass fiber can make the composite hybrid which is comparatively cheaper and easy to use [8]....
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TL;DR: In this paper, a comprehensive source of recent literature on epoxy structure, synthesis, modified epoxy, bio-epoxy resin, and its applications is presented, which also aims to cover the recent advances in natur...
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TL;DR: The fiber reinforced hybrid composites consist of two or more fiber in a matrix system as mentioned in this paper and different fibers were reinforced with suitable matrix for preparing the hybrid composite using various manufacturing methodology.
Abstract: The polymer matrix composites have been widely used for many applications. These are light in weight and easy for manufacturing. The hybrid fiber reinforced composites have been prepared to enhance the mechanical, thermal, damping properties compared to single-fiber reinforced composites. The fiber reinforced hybrid composites consist of two or more fiber in a matrix system. The different fibers were reinforced with suitable matrix for preparing the hybrid composites using various manufacturing methodology. The hybrid composites are used for many application and replacing wood, wood fiber composites and conventional materials. The mechanical properties (tensile, flexural and impact), dynamic, tribological and water absorption properties of natural fiber reinforced hybrid polymer composites and natural/synthetic fiber reinforced hybrid polymer composites were reported.
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...The jute/GF reinforced polymer composites Ramesh et al.44 investigated the randomly oriented jute/GF reinforced-polyester composites....
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...Ramesh et al.(44) investigated the randomly oriented jute/GF reinforced-polyester composites....
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...Ramesh et al.43 prepared the sisal/bi-directional woven mat GF reinforced epoxy composites and the maximum tensile strength was 68.55MPa....
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TL;DR: A comprehensive review on different kinds of natural fibre composites is given in this article, where their potential in future development of engineering and domestic products is also discussed in detail, as well as their potential to contribute to a green and safe environment to some extent.
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