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Thermal and mechanical behaviour of sisal/phenolic composites
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In this article, thermal and mechanical characterization of woven sisal fabric composites, with and without thermal treatment (at 60°C for 72h) on the fabric, thermal characterization by TGA and the manufacturing process by compression molding are presented.Abstract:
This research proposes the development of polymeric composites reinforced with natural fibres to become stronger the damaged timber structures and proposes thermal and mechanical characterization of these composites. Fibres with larger structural applications are glass and carbon fibres but the use of natural fibres is an economical alternative and possesses many advantages such as biodegradability, low cost and is a renewable source. Woven sisal fabric was submitted to heat treatment before moulding and the influence of moisture content of fibres on the composites behaviour was observed. The paper presents mechanical characterization by tensile and flexural strength of woven sisal fabric composites, with and without thermal treatment (at 60 °C for 72 h) on the fabric, thermal characterization by TGA and the manufacturing process by compression moulding. Experimental results show to sisal/phenolic composites a tensile strength and a flexural strength value of 25.0 MPa and 11.0 MPa, respectively, independent to the use of sisal fibres with or without thermal treatment.read more
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Characterization of natural fiber and composites – A review:
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Study of effect of fibre volume and dimension on mechanical, thermal, and water absorption behaviour of luffa reinforced epoxy composites
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Surface and thermal characterization of natural fibres treated with enzymes
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Influence of CaCO3, Al2O3, and TiO2 microfillers on physico-mechanical properties of Luffa cylindrica/polyester composites
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The Effect of Silane Treated Fibre Loading on Mechanical Properties of Pineapple Leaf/Kenaf Fibre Filler Phenolic Composites
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Natural fiber polymer composites: A review
D. Nabi Saheb,Jyoti P. Jog +1 more
TL;DR: A review of natural fiber reinforced composites is presented in this paper with special reference to the type of fibers, matrix polymers, treatment of fibers and fiber-matrix interface.
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A review on the tensile properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites
TL;DR: In this paper, a review on the tensile properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites is presented, where several chemical modifications are employed to improve the interfacial matrix-fiber bonding resulting in the enhancement of tensile strength of the composites.
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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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Thermosetting (bio)materials derived from renewable resources: A critical review
Jean-Marie Raquez,Jean-Marie Raquez,Mylene Deleglise,Marie-France Lacrampe,Patricia Krawczak +4 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a broad-brush approach over the potential opportunities and drawbacks concerning the use of renewable feedstock in the design of some commonly used networks such as phenolics, epoxy, polyester and polyurethane resins is discussed.