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The effect of fiber treatment on the mechanical properties of unidirectional sisal-reinforced epoxy composites
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In this article, the effect of fiber treatment on the mechanical properties of unidirectional sisal-reinforced epoxy composites was investigated, and the relationship between optimized fiber treatment and performance improvement of sisal composites is proposed.About:
This article is published in Composites Science and Technology.The article was published on 2001-08-01. It has received 860 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Fiber & Epoxy.read more
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Biocomposites reinforced with natural fibers: 2000–2010
TL;DR: A comprehensive review of literature on bio-fiber reinforced composites is presented in this paper, where the overall characteristics of reinforcing fibers used in biocomposites, including source, type, structure, composition, as well as mechanical properties, are reviewed.
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Chemical Treatments of Natural Fiber for Use in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites: A Review
TL;DR: In this article, different chemical modifications on natural fibers for use in natural fiber-reinforced composites are reviewed, including alkali, silane, acetylation, benzoylation, acrylation, maleated coupling agents and permanganate.
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A review of recent developments in natural fibre composites and their mechanical performance
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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Isolation and characterization of nanofibers from agricultural residues: wheat straw and soy hulls.
Ayse Alemdar,Mohini Sain +1 more
TL;DR: After mechanical treatments of cryocrushing, disintegration and defibrillation, the thermal properties of the nanofibers were studied by the TGA technique and found to increase dramatically and is reasonably promising for the use of these nanofiber types in reinforced-polymer manufacturing.
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Pretreatments of Natural Fibers and their Application as Reinforcing Material in Polymer Composites—A Review
TL;DR: In this article, the use of pretreated natural fibers in polymer matrix-based composites has been reviewed and the effect of surface modification of natural fibers on the properties of fibers and fiber reinforced polymer composites is also discussed.
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Composites reinforced with cellulose based fibres
TL;DR: In this article, a survey about physical and chemical treatment methods which improve the fiber matrix adhesion, their results and effects on the physical properties of composites is presented, and the influence of such treatments by taking into account fibre content on the creep, quasi-static, cyclic dynamic and impact behaviour of natural fibre reinforced plastics are discussed in detail.
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Sisal fibre and its composites: a review of recent developments
Yan Li,Yiu-Wing Mai,Lin Ye +2 more
TL;DR: Sisal fiber is a promising reinforcement for use in composites on account of its low cost, low density, high specific strength and modulus, no health risk, easy availability in some countries and renewability as discussed by the authors.
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Properties and modification methods for vegetable fibers for natural fiber composites
TL;DR: In this paper, it is shown that modified cellulose fiber-polymer interaction mechanisms are complex and specific to every definite system, therefore, a surface modification of the fibers is necessary.
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Possibilities for improving the mechanical properties of jute/epoxy composites by alkali treatment of fibres
Jochen Gassan,Andrzej K. Bledzki +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the effect of the shrinkage state of jute fibres on the Young's modulus of composite impact damping and yarn toughness has been investigated for both untreated and treated jute/epoxy composites.
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Composite of short coir fibres and natural rubber : effect of chemical modification, loading and orientation of fibre
TL;DR: In this paper, the extent of fibre orientation was measured by green strength measurements and the effectiveness of green strength measurement in finding the degree of fiber orientation was also analyzed to investigate their performance.