scholarly journals Effects of Pulp Fiber and Epoxidized Tung Oil Content on the Properties of Biocomposites Based on Polylactic Acid

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Van Khoi Nguyen ◽  
Thanh Tung Nguyen ◽  
Thu Ha Pham Thi ◽  
Thu Trang Pham
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Pulp Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Pulp Fibers ◽  
Plant Fibers ◽  
Tung Oil ◽  
Degradation Temperature ◽  
Internal Mixer

Recently, various environmental-friendly materials have been investigated and developed, especially composites of polylactic acid (PLA) and plant fibers. This paper investigates the effects of pulp fiber (PF) and epoxidized Tung oil (ETO) content on the properties of biocomposites, based on polylactic acid. The bleached pulp fiber reinforced PLA (PLA/PF) composites with 10–50 wt% fiber contents and 0–15% epoxidized Tung oil contents (with a certain number of fiber) were prepared in an internal mixer (Plastograph® EC) at 150 °C. The mechanical properties of PLA/PF composites were improved significantly. The pulp fiber reinforced PLA composites, with the fiber content of 30 wt%, were found to have the highest mechanical properties. The tensile and flexural properties of PLA/Tung oil-soaked-pulp fiber composites were higher than those of PLA/Tung oil unsoaked pulp fiber composites. In addition, the degradation temperature of PLA-based composites decreased after adding more pulp fiber. The pulp fibers were well-dispersed in the PLA matrix with the content up to 30 wt%. The interaction between pulp fiber and PLA matrix improved by the addition of epoxidized Tung oil. Epoxidized Tung oil also improved tensile and flexural strength of composite materials when it was added with a number of below 10% of fiber.

scholarly journals Preparation of Long Sisal Fiber-Reinforced Polylactic Acid Biocomposites with Highly Improved Mechanical Performance

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1124
Author(s):  
Zhifang Liang ◽  
Hongwu Wu ◽  
Ruipu Liu ◽  
Caiquan Wu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Tensile Elongation ◽  
Sisal Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Impact Performance ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Blending Process ◽  
Extension Direction

Green biodegradable plastics have come into focus as an alternative to restricted plastic products. In this paper, continuous long sisal fiber (SF)/polylactic acid (PLA) premixes were prepared by an extrusion-rolling blending process, and then unidirectional continuous long sisal fiber-reinforced PLA composites (LSFCs) were prepared by compression molding to explore the effect of long fiber on the mechanical properties of sisal fiber-reinforced composites. As a comparison, random short sisal fiber-reinforced PLA composites (SSFCs) were prepared by open milling and molding. The experimental results show that continuous long sisal fiber/PLA premixes could be successfully obtained from this pre-blending process. It was found that the presence of long sisal fibers could greatly improve the tensile strength of LSFC material along the fiber extension direction and slightly increase its tensile elongation. Continuous long fibers in LSFCs could greatly participate in supporting the load applied to the composite material. However, when comparing the mechanical properties of the two composite materials, the poor compatibility between the fiber and the matrix made fiber’s reinforcement effect not well reflected in SSFCs. Similarly, the flexural performance and impact performance of LSFCs had been improved considerably versus SSFCs.

Research on Mechanical Properties of Several New Regenerated Cellulose Fibers

2011 ◽  
Vol 332-334 ◽  
pp. 489-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rong Zhou ◽  
Ming Xia Yang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Cellulose Fiber ◽  
Cellulose Fibers ◽  
Regenerated Cellulose ◽  
Pulp Fiber ◽  
Pulp Fibers ◽  
Bast Fiber ◽  
Bamboo Pulp ◽  
Lyocell Fiber

Regenerated cellulose fiber is the most widely-used and most variety of cellulose fiber. Five categories and ten kinds of fibers such as lyocell fiber, modal fiber, bamboo pulp fiber, sheng-bast fiber, Outlast viscose fiber were chosen as the research object. The strength property and elasticity of fibers in dry and wet state were tested and analysis. The comprehensive performances of fabrics were studied and mechanical properties of the fibers were listed in the order from good to bad by grey clustering analysis. The results show lyocell G100 and lyocell LF have better comprehensive mechanical properties ,while other new regenerated cellulose fibers’ comprehensive mechanical properties are general. Among these fibers modal fiber’s comprehensive mechanical properties are slightly better than sheng-bast fibers’ and bamboo pulp fibers’. Modal fiber, sheng-bast fiber and Bamboo pulp fiber have no significantly poor single parameter and all of them have better comprehensive mechanical properties than various viscose fibers. Outlast viscose in which has been added phase change materials sensitive to temperature by Microcapsule techniques fundamentally keeps similar comprehensive mechanical properties with other regenerated cellulose fibers,but its properties decline slightly .

Effect of polyethylene glycol on mechanical properties of bamboo fiber‐reinforced polylactic acid composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 136 (26) ◽  
pp. 47709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haibo Long ◽  
Zhiqiang Wu ◽  
Qianqian Dong ◽  
Yuting Shen ◽  
Wuyi Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polyethylene Glycol ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Bamboo Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced

Properties of Spanish Broom Fiber Reinforced Concrete

2021 ◽  
Vol 322 ◽  
pp. 72-77
Author(s):  
Sandra Juradin ◽  
Ivica Boko ◽  
Ivanka Netinger Grubeša ◽  
Dražan Jozić ◽  
Silvija Mrakovčić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Reinforce Concrete ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Concrete ◽  
Hardened Concrete ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Plant Fibers

Building materials based on renewable resources such as plant fibers are increasingly needed, especially if the plant is local and easily accessible. One such plant is the Spanish broom, a typical shrub of the Mediterranean region. In this work, Spanish broom fibers were used for the first time to reinforce concrete. Four mixtures were made: a reference mixture and three mixtures reinforced with 3 cm long fibers, in the amount of 0.5% of the total volume. Cement CEM I 42.5R, crushed limestone aggregate (D = 16 mm), and tap water were used for all the mixtures and in equal quantities. Four mortar mixtures were also made: standard mortar and 3 fiber-reinforced mortars. The mortar is reinforced with fibers of the same length and quantity as the concrete. The fibers were obtained by maceration of Spanish broom in solutions of 8%, 10%, and 15% NaOH. The quality and mechanical properties of the cellulose fibers depend on the geographical and climatic conditions and the fiber extraction procedures so the aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of different chemical pre-treatments of the fibers on the mechanical properties of the concrete. The properties of the fresh mix were determined using the flow method. Hardened concrete was tested for compressive and flexural strength and dynamic modulus of elasticity. Compressive and flexural strengths were determined on cement mortars. The results obtained on concrete were compared with those obtained on the mortar. It was concluded that the quality of composite materials is more influenced by the quality of the placement than by fiber treatment.

scholarly journals Effects of Chemical Modification on the Mechanical Properties of Calotropis Gigantea Fiber-reinforced Phenol Formaldehyde Biocomposites

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 295-299
Author(s):  
Sekar SANJEEVI ◽  
Athijayamani AYYANAR ◽  
Ramanathan KALIMUTHU ◽  
Sidhardhan SUSAIYAPPAN
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Chemical Modification ◽  
Phenol Formaldehyde ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Fiber Content ◽  
The Other ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Calotropis Gigantea ◽  
Chemical Treatments ◽  
Treated Fiber

In this paper, the effects of three different chemical treatments on the mechanical properties of Phenol Formaldehyde (PF) composites reinforced with the Calotropis Gigantea Fibers (CGFs) were investigated based on the fiber content of the fibers. Composites were prepared by the untreated and treated fibers using the hand lay up technique and their mechanical properties were evaluated and compared. The results revealed that the composites show the greater mechanical properties at 40 wt.% for the untreated condition. Composites prepared with alkali treated fibers show the better mechanical properties as compared with the other treated fiber composites.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Nanocomposite Made of Polylactic Acid and Nanocellulose from Carrot Pomace Modified with Silver Nanoparticles

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 812 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Szymańska-Chargot ◽  
Monika Chylińska ◽  
Piotr M. Pieczywek ◽  
Anna Walkiewicz ◽  
Giorgia Pertile ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibrils ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Young Modulus ◽  
Transmission Rates ◽  
Degradation Temperature

In this research, it was proposed to use carrot cellulose nanofibrils (CCNF) isolated from carrot pomace modified with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) as a filler of polylactic acid (PLA) composites matrix. The new procedure was based on two steps: first, the preparation of nanocellulose modified with metal nanoparticles, and then the combination with PLA. Two concentrations—0.25 mM and 2 mM—of AgNO3 were used to modify CCNF. Then, PLA was mixed with the filler (CCNF/AgNPs) in two proportions 99:1 and 96:4. The influence of CCNF/AgNPs on mechanical, hydrophilic, thermal, and antibacterial properties of obtained nanocomposites was evaluated. The greatest improvement of mechanical properties was observed for composite containing CCNF with 2 mM of AgNPs, which obtained the lowest Young modulus and highest strain at break. The degradation temperature was lower for PLA with CCNF/AgNPs, but crystallization temperature wasn’t influenced. The addition of CCNF/AgNPs also increased hydrophilicity. The transmission rates of oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide also increased after the addition of CCNF/AgNPs to PLA. The antibacterial function against Escherichia coli and Bacillus cereus was obtained after the addition of AgNPs but only at the contact surface with the material made, suggesting the lack of migration of nanoparticles from the composite.

The Influence of Alkaline Treatment on Mechanical Properties and Morphology of Rice Husk Fibre Reinforced Polylactic Acid

2014 ◽  
Vol 911 ◽  
pp. 13-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Farah Dina ◽  
Sa’ad Siti Zaleha ◽  
Bonnia Noor Najmi ◽  
Ibrahim Nor Azowa
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Brittle Fracture ◽  
Polylactic Acid ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Alkaline Treatment ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Internal Mixer ◽  
Fesem Micrographs ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

This study focuses on the influence of surface treatment and fibre sizes on mechanical behavior, physical properties and morphology of rice husk fibre (RHF) reinforced polylactic-acid (PLA). Modified RHF was prepared by using 6w.t.% sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and distilled water. PLA composite reinforced with 25w.t.% volume fractions of modified RHF was mixed using the internal mixer and fabricated by the mini injection moulding. Tensile and flexural strength results showed that the PLA composite with 100, 200 and 500μm particles sizes of water treated fibre are much higher than those of alkaline treated. DSC measurement was performed and indicated that the Tg,Tmand ΔHmof PLA reduced after reinforcement with water treated and alkaline treated fibres. TGA results showed that the treatment reduced the thermal stability of the PLA. FESEM micrographs for flexural fractured surfaces of composites showed micro crack and pores due to brittle fracture of the PLA matrix adjacent to the fibre as a result of the brittle nature of the PLA resin.

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