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Novel Muntingia Calabura bark fiber reinforced green-epoxy composite: A sustainable and green material for cleaner production

TL;DR: In this article, the development and property enhancement of novel Muntingia calabura bark micro-fiber reinforced bio-epoxy composite through surface modification techniques using NaOH and silane was discussed.
About: This article is published in Journal of Cleaner Production.The article was published on 2021-04-20. It has received 84 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Fiber.
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TL;DR: In this paper, a review on the synthesis and degradation of PLA, its applications in various sectors and manufacturing methods involved in PLA composites is presented, and different types of natural fibers and their influence on the unique properties of PLA based natural fiber reinforced composites are discussed.

168 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the hybrid criteria importance through inter-criteria correlation (CRITIC) and multiplicative exponent weighting (MEW) optimization approach is applied to the problem of selecting an optimal brake friction formulation that satisfies maximum performance requirements.
Abstract: In this present study, the hybrid criteria importance through inter-criteria correlation (CRITIC) and multiplicative exponent weighting (MEW) optimization approach is applied to the problem of selecting an optimal brake friction formulation that satisfies maximum performance requirements. Automotive brake friction composites containing 5, 10, 15, and 20 weight percentages of natural fibers (hemp, ramie, and pineapple) were developed. These composites analyzed for tribological properties using a Chase testing machine following IS-2742 Part-4 standard. The tribological results, such as friction-fade (%), friction coefficient, friction-recovery (%), friction fluctuations, friction-variability, friction-stability, and wear, are fixed as performance attributes to identify the most suitable friction formulation. The performance coefficient of friction (0.548) and friction-stability (0.93) remain highest for 5 wt.% pineapple fiber composites. Whereas the lowest wear (1.08 g) along with the least friction-recovery (107.54%) was exhibited by 5 wt.% hemp fiber composites. The highest friction-recovery (121.56%) corresponding to the lowest friction performance (0.501) was exhibited by 20 wt.% ramie fiber added composite. On the other hand, 5 wt.% ramie fiber added composite display lowest friction-fade (22.12%) with least friction-variability (0.330) and fluctuation (0.178). The experimental results are found to be strongly composition-dependent and without any pronounced trend. Consequently, it becomes difficult to prioritize the performance of formulations to choose the best among a set of composite formulations. Therefore, a multi-criteria decision-based optimization approach called CRITIC-MEW was applied; that suggests 5 wt.% ramie fiber added composite satisfies the maximum preset performance criteria.

42 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the impact of jute fiber on the strength of cementitious composites is discussed, including compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength.

36 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a six-step framework for organizing and discussing multivariate data analysis techniques with flowcharts for each is presented, focusing on the use of each technique, rather than its mathematical derivation.
Abstract: Offers an applications-oriented approach to multivariate data analysis, focusing on the use of each technique, rather than its mathematical derivation. The text introduces a six-step framework for organizing and discussing techniques with flowcharts for each. Well-suited for the non-statistician, this applications-oriented introduction to multivariate analysis focuses on the fundamental concepts that affect the use of specific techniques rather than the mathematical derivation of the technique. Provides an overview of several techniques and approaches that are available to analysts today - e.g., data warehousing and data mining, neural networks and resampling/bootstrapping. Chapters are organized to provide a practical, logical progression of the phases of analysis and to group similar types of techniques applicable to most situations. Table of Contents 1. Introduction. I. PREPARING FOR A MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS. 2. Examining Your Data. 3. Factor Analysis. II. DEPENDENCE TECHNIQUES. 4. Multiple Regression. 5. Multiple Discriminant Analysis and Logistic Regression. 6. Multivariate Analysis of Variance. 7. Conjoint Analysis. 8. Canonical Correlation Analysis. III. INTERDEPENDENCE TECHNIQUES. 9. Cluster Analysis. 10. Multidimensional Scaling. IV. ADVANCED AND EMERGING TECHNIQUES. 11. Structural Equation Modeling. 12. Emerging Techniques in Multivariate Analysis. Appendix A: Applications of Multivariate Data Analysis. Index.

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TL;DR: Various fabrication techniques employed for the production of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites are discussed and a detailed review of the research devoted to the analysis of their structure and properties by a variety of characterization techniques are presented.

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TL;DR: In this paper, a brief outline of work that covers in the area of biocomposites, major class of biodegradable polymers, natural fibres, as well as their manufacturing techniques and properties has been highlighted.
Abstract: The growing ecological and environmental consciousness has driven efforts for development of new innovative materials for various end-use applications. Polymers synthesized from natural resources, have gained considerable research interest in the recent years. This review paper is intended to provide a brief outline of work that covers in the area of biocomposites, major class of biodegradable polymers, natural fibres, as well as their manufacturing techniques and properties has been highlighted. Various surface modification methods were incorporated to improve the fibre–matrix adhesion resulting in the enhancement of mechanical properties of the biocomposites. Moreover, an economical impact and future direction of these materials has been critically reviewed. This review concludes that the biocomposites form one of the emerging areas in polymer science that gain attention for use in various applications ranging from automobile to the building industries.

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TL;DR: The prime aim of this review article is to demonstrate the recent development and emerging applications of natural cellulose fibers and their polymer materials.

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TL;DR: In this paper, the degree of fiber-matrix adhesion and its effect on the mechanical reinforcement of short henequen fibers and a polyethylene matrix was studied, and the surface treatments were: an alkali treatment, a silane coupling agent and the pre-impregnation process of the HDPE/xylene solution.
Abstract: The degree of fiber–matrix adhesion and its effect on the mechanical reinforcement of short henequen fibers and a polyethylene matrix was studied. The surface treatments were: an alkali treatment, a silane coupling agent and the pre-impregnation process of the HDPE/xylene solution. The presence of Si–O–cellulose and Si–O–Si bonds on the lignocellulosic surface confirmed that the silane coupling agent was efficiently held on the fibres surface through both condensation with cellulose hydroxyl groups and self-condensation between silanol groups. The fiber–matrix interface shear strength (IFSS) was used as an indicator of the fiber–matrix adhesion improvement, and also to determine a suitable value of fiber length in order to process the composite with relative ease. It was noticed that the IFSS observed for the different fiber surface treatments increased and such interface strength almost doubled only by changing the mechanical interaction and the chemical interactions between fiber and matrix. HDPE-henequen fiber composite materials were prepared with a 20% v/v fiber content and the tensile, flexural and shear properties were studied. The comparison of tensile properties of the composites showed that the silane treatment and the matrix-resin pre-impregnation process of the fiber produced a significant increase in tensile strength, while the tensile modulus remained relatively unaffected. The increase in tensile strength was only possible when the henequen fibers were treated first with an alkaline solution. It was also shown that the silane treatment produced a significant increase in flexural strength while the flexural modulus also remained relatively unaffected. The shear properties of the composites also increased significantly, but, only when the henequen fibers were treated with the silane coupling agent. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies of the composites failure surfaces also indicated that there is an improved adhesion between fiber and matrix. Examination of the failure surfaces also indicated differences in the interfacial failure mode. With increasing fiber–matrix adhesion the failure mode changed from interfacial failure and considerable fiber pull-out from the matrix for the untreated fiber to matrix yielding and fiber and matrix tearing for the alkaline, matrix-resin pre-impregnation and silane treated fibers.

769 citations