Neurofuzzy modelling of moisture absorption kinetics and its effect on the mechanical properties of pineapple fibre-reinforced polypropylene composite
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...The maintenance of structural integrity of the fibre mats by its weaving plays a crucial role in restricting the moisture flow across its length.(21) Due to the less moisture absorption and the uniform Figure 2....
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...The dimensional stability and the mechanical properties of a natural fibre/polymer composite degrade considerably due to the excessive water absorption by the fibres.(9,10,12) The incompatibility arises due to the hydrophilic nature of natural fibres and the hydrophobic nature of the thermoplastic resins leading to the need of a detailed investigation on the moisture absorption....
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...Moisture absorption or penetration in a composite can happen through three different pathways – the water molecules may diffuse into the gaps of the interlinking chains of the polymer, the capillary transport at the interlinking of the fibre–matrix interface, seeping into the micro cracks of the polymer formed during the fabrication process.(9,10) Apart from diffusion, the other two later pathways mentioned can be controlled by an optimised fabrication process thereby effectively controlling the parameters affecting the process....
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...The sound absorption capacity of the pineapple fibre was explored to find its potential application in acoustics.(5)...
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