Investigation on the mechanical properties of sisal – Banana hybridized natural fiber composites with distinct weight fractions

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Arul Marcel Moshi ◽  
S. Madasamy ◽  
S. R. Sundara Bharathi ◽  
P. Periyanayaganathan ◽  
Aravind Prabaharan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites

scholarly journals Valorization of Invasive Plants from Macaronesia as Filler Materials in the Production of Natural Fiber Composites by Rotational Molding

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 2220
Author(s):  
Zaida Ortega ◽  
Francisco Romero ◽  
Rubén Paz ◽  
Luis Suárez ◽  
Antonio Nizardo Benítez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Invasive Plant ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Ricinus Communis ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Filler Materials ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Rotational Molding

This paper compares the mechanical properties of different natural fiber composites produced by rotational molding as a way of waste valorization from campaigns to control invasive plant species in Macaronesia. Rotomolded parts produced with polymeric matrices (polyethylene) and filled with up to 20% by weight of cellulosic fibers obtained from Arundo donax L., Pennisetum setaceum, and Ricinus communis plants were characterized in terms of tensile, flexural, and impact strength. It was found that the sieving of natural fibers allowed for their introduction in higher loadings, from 10 (for un-sieved material) to 20%; fiber size greatly affected the mechanical properties of the final parts, although some combinations were proven not to reduce the mechanical properties of the neat resin. This study is a first approach to the valorization of residues obtained from periodic campaigns of the control of invasive species performed by public authorities, usually at the local level. It is important to highlight that the main objective of this research did not focus on economically profitable activity; instead, it was focused on the reduction of wastes to be disposed from ecosystem maintenance actions and the investment of potential income into preservation policies.

scholarly journals Effect of Fungal Deterioration on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Hemp and Flax Natural Fiber Composites

Materials ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bryn Crawford ◽  
Sepideh Pakpour ◽  
Negin Kazemian ◽  
John Klironomos ◽  
Karen Stoeffler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Fungal Deterioration

scholarly journals Mechanical properties of natural fiber composites produced using dynamic sheet former

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liva Pupure ◽  
Janis Varna ◽  
Roberts Joffe ◽  
Fredrik Berthold ◽  
Arttu Miettinen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites

Effect of fiber content and surface treatment on the mechanical properties of natural fiber composites produced by rotomolding

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erick O. Cisneros-López ◽  
Martín E. González-López ◽  
Aida A. Pérez-Fonseca ◽  
Rubén González-Núñez ◽  
Denis Rodrigue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Fiber Content ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites

scholarly journals An Unconventional Approach for Analyzing the Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Composite Using Convolutional Neural Network

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Govindaraj Ramkumar ◽  
Satyajeet Sahoo ◽  
G. Anitha ◽  
S. Ramesh ◽  
P. Nirmala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Convolutional Neural Network ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Ground Truth ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Training Process ◽  
Natural Fiber Composite

Over the past few years, natural fiber composites have been a strategy of rapid growth. The computational methods have become a significant tool for many researchers to design and analyze the mechanical properties of these composites. The mechanical properties such as rigidity, effects, bending, and tensile testing are carried out on natural fiber composites. The natural fiber composites were modeled by using some of the computation techniques. The developed convolutional neural network (CNN) is used to accurately predict the mechanical properties of these composites. The ground-truth information is used for the training process attained from the finite element analyses below the plane stress statement. After completion of the training process, the developed design is authorized using the invisible data through the training. The optimum microstructural model is identified by a developed model embedded with a genetic algorithm (GA) optimizer. The optimizer converges to conformations with highly enhanced properties. The GA optimizer is used to improve the mechanical properties to have the soft elements in the area adjacent to the tip of the crack.

Bagasse composites

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (8) ◽  
pp. 1112-1146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Xiong
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Environmental Friendly ◽  
Broad Field ◽  
Low Costs ◽  
Future Reference

This study provides a bibliographic review for future reference in the broad field of bagasse composites by looking for factors that influence their attributes. As an abundant agriculture resource, sugarcane bagasse has attracted extensive research interests because of its high annual yields, low costs, and environmental-friendly characters. During these research, various parameters have been tested to identify their effects; however, these studies are carried out dispersedly. This review provides a summary of these factors, their impacts, and mechanisms. Three factors are used to explain the attributes of bagasse composites followed by the factors involved in preparation, modification, and additives and also their influences. Then the best mechanical properties of different bagasse composites and their achieving condition are summarized. Durability is also reviewed. Additionally, competitive application of bagasse composites is defined by comparing their attributes with other natural fiber composites.

scholarly journals Lignocellulosic fibers: a critical review of the extrusion process for enhancement of the properties of natural fiber composites

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (55) ◽  
pp. 34638-34654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antoine Gallos ◽  
Gabriel Paës ◽  
Florent Allais ◽  
Johnny Beaugrand
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Lignocellulosic Fibers ◽  
Properties Of Composites

This review discusses the extrusion process parameters and their impact on the mechanical properties of composites reinforced with lignocellulosic fibers.

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