scholarly journals Characterization of Wood and Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) Reinforced Polymer Composites

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 2089
Author(s):  
Zainab Al-Maqdasi ◽  
Guan Gong ◽  
Birgitha Nyström ◽  
Nazanin Emami ◽  
Roberts Joffe
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Wood Fiber ◽  
Graphene Nanoplatelets ◽  
Processing Methods ◽  
Neat Polymer ◽  
Modified Polymer ◽  
Reinforced Polymer

This paper investigates the utilization of commercial masterbatches of graphene nanoplatelets to improve the properties of neat polymer and wood fiber composites manufactured by conventional processing methods. The effect of aspect ratio of the graphene platelets (represented by the different number of layers in the nanoplatelet) on the properties of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is discussed. The composites were characterized for their mechanical properties (tensile, flexural, impact) and physical characteristics (morphology, crystallization, and thermal stability). The effect of the addition of nanoplatelets on the thermal conductivity and diffusivity of the reinforced polymer with different contents of reinforcement was also investigated. In general, the mechanical performance of the polymer was enhanced at the presence of either of the reinforcements (graphene or wood fiber). The improvement in mechanical properties of the nanocomposite was notable considering that no compatibilizer was used in the manufacturing. The use of a masterbatch can promote utilization of nano-modified polymer composites on an industrial scale without modification of the currently employed processing methods and facilities.

scholarly journals Study of the tensile and impact energy absorption properties of hybrid bast and basalt fiber composites and the effect of basalt fibers size at the mechanical properties

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
YOUSUF PASHA SHAIK ◽  
Vijay Bhaskar Narlakanti ◽  
Jens Schuster
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Basalt Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Basalt Fibers ◽  
Fiber Mats ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

Abstract Natural Bast fiber reinforced polymer composites are attractive because of their renewability and environment friendliness. Therefore, in this work, the mechanical properties of these composites have been tried to improve by adding basalt fibers. The fiber mats were prepared by carding. After press molding, the tensile and Charpy mechanical properties of compression molded samples were studied. Moreover, the influence of basalt fibers with two different sizes was studied at the mechanical performance of the composites. Improvement of mechanical property profile of natural fiber (bast) reinforced polymer composites is carried out by hybridization with basalt fibers.

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of ShortSaccaharum CilliareFibre Reinforced Polymer Composites

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. S. Singha ◽  
Vijay Kumar Thakur
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Urea Formaldehyde ◽  
Thermal Studies ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Green Composites ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Fibre Loading

This paper deals with the synthesis of shortSaccaharum Cilliarefibre (SC) reinforced Urea-Formaldehyde (UF) matrix based polymer composites. Present work reveals that mechanical properties such as: tensile strength, compressive strength, flexural strength and wear resistance of the UF matrix increase up to 30% fibre loading(in terms of weight) and then decreases for higher loading when fibers are incorporated into the matrix polymer. Morphological and Thermal studies of the matrix, fibre and short fibre reinforced (SF-Rnf) green composites have also been carried out. The results obtained emphasize the applications of these fibres, as potential reinforcing materials in bio based composites.

Thermo-mechanical characterization of nonwoven fabric reinforced polymer composites

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachin Tejyan ◽  
Divyesh Sharma ◽  
Brijesh Gangil ◽  
Amar Patnaik ◽  
Tej Singh
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Mechanical Characterization ◽  
Nonwoven Fabric ◽  
Reinforced Polymer

scholarly journals A Review on Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites under Various Strain Rates

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 130
Author(s):  
Tan Ke Khieng ◽  
Sujan Debnath ◽  
Ernest Ting Chaw Liang ◽  
Mahmood Anwar ◽  
Alokesh Pramanik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Strain Rate ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Stress Transfer ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Transfer Efficiency ◽  
Strain Rates ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fibre Matrix

With the lightning speed of technological evolution, the demand for high performance yet sustainable natural fibres reinforced polymer composites (NFPCs) are rising. Especially a mechanically competent NFPCs under various loading conditions are growing day by day. However, the polymers mechanical properties are strain-rate dependent due to their viscoelastic nature. Especially for natural fibre reinforced polymer composites (NFPCs) which the involvement of filler has caused rather complex failure mechanisms under different strain rates. Moreover, some uneven micro-sized natural fibres such as bagasse, coir and wood were found often resulting in micro-cracks and voids formation in composites. This paper provides an overview of recent research on the mechanical properties of NFPCs under various loading conditions-different form (tensile, compression, bending) and different strain rates. The literature on characterisation techniques toward different strain rates, composite failure behaviours and current challenges are summarised which have led to the notion of future study trend. The strength of NFPCs is generally found grow proportionally with the strain rate up to a certain degree depending on the fibre-matrix stress-transfer efficiency. The failure modes such as embrittlement and fibre-matrix debonding were often encountered at higher strain rates. The natural filler properties, amount, sizes and polymer matrix types are found to be few key factors affecting the performances of composites under various strain rates whereby optimally adjust these factors could maximise the fibre-matrix stress-transfer efficiency and led to performance increases under various loading strain rates.

scholarly journals Long-fibre reinforced polymer composites by 3D printing: influence of nature of reinforcement and processing parameters on mechanical performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Francis Dantas ◽  
Kevin Couling ◽  
Gregory J. Gibbons
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Matrix Material ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Fibre Reinforcement ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Unreinforced Material ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer

Abstract The aim of this study was to identify the effect of material type (matrix and reinforcement) and process parameters, on the mechanical properties of 3D Printed long-fibre reinforced polymer composites manufactured using a commercial 3D Printer (Mark Two). The effect of matrix material (Onyx or polyamide), reinforcement type (Carbon, Kevlar®, and HSHT glass), volume of reinforcement, and reinforcement lay-up orientation on both Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and Flexural Modulus were investigated. For Onyx, carbon fibre reinforcement offered the largest increase in both UTS and Flexural Modulus over unreinforced material (1228 ± 19% and 1114 ± 6% respectively). Kevlar® and HSHT also provided improvements but these were less significant. Similarly, for Nylon, the UTS and Flexural Modulus were increased by 1431 ± 56% and 1924 ± 5% by the addition of carbon fibre reinforcement. Statistical analysis indicated that changing the number of layers of reinforcement had the largest impact on both UTS and Flexural Strength, and all parameters were statistically significant.

Effect of graphite and silicon carbide fillers on mechanical properties of PA6 polymer composites

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (6) ◽  
pp. 547-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sekaran Sathees Kumar ◽  
Ganesan Kanagaraj
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Interfacial Adhesion ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Fracture Morphology ◽  
Tensile Fracture ◽  
Injection Molded ◽  
The Individual

Abstract In this paper, the combined effect of different weight percentages of silicon carbide (SiC) and graphite (Gr) reinforcement on the mechanical properties of polyamide (PA6) composite is studied. Test specimens of pure PA6, 85 wt% PA6+10 wt% SiC+5 wt% Gr and 85 wt% PA6+5 wt% SiC+10 wt% Gr are prepared using an injection molding machine. The tensile, impact, hardness, morphology and thermal properties of the injection molded composites were investigated. The obtained results showed that mechanical properties, such as tensile and impact strength and modulus of the PA6 composites, were significantly higher than the pure PA6, and hybridization with silicon carbide and graphite further enhanced the performance properties, as well as the thermal resistance of the composites. The tensile fracture morphology and the characterization of PA6 polymer composites were observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopic methods. SEM observation of the fracture surfaces showed the fine dispersion of SiC and Gr for strong interfacial adhesion between fibers and matrix. The individual and combined reinforcing effects of silicon carbide and graphite on the mechanical properties of PA6 hybrid composites were compared and interpreted in this study. Improved mechanical properties were observed by the addition of small amount of SiC and Gr concurrently reinforced with the pure PA6. Finally, thermogravimetric analysis showed that the heat resistance of the composites tended to increase with increasing silicon carbide and graphite content simultaneously.

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