scholarly journals Influence of Epoxy Resin Treatment on the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Hemp-Fiber-Reinforced Plant-Derived Polyamide 1010 Biomass Composites

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 1228
Author(s):  
Maiko Morino ◽  
Tetsuto Kajiyama ◽  
Yosuke Nishitani
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Wear Rate ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Alkaline Treatment ◽  
Hemp Fiber ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Properties ◽  
Polyamide 1010 ◽  
Resin Treatment

In this study, we investigated the influence of epoxy resin treatment on the mechanical and tribological properties of hemp fiber (HF)-reinforced plant-derived polyamide 1010 (PA1010) biomass composites. HFs were surface-treated using four types of surface treatment methods: (a) alkaline treatment using sodium chlorite (NaClO2) solution, (b) surface treatment using epoxy resin (EP) solution after NaClO2 alkaline treatment, (c) surface treatment using an ureidosilane coupling agent after NaClO2 alkaline treatment (NaClO2 + A-1160), and (d) surface treatment using epoxy resin solution after the (c) surface treatment (NaClO2 + A-1160 + EP). The HF/PA1010 biomass composites were extruded using a twin-screw extruder and injection-molded. Their mechanical properties, such as tensile, bending, and dynamic mechanical properties, and tribological properties were evaluated by the ring-on-plate-type sliding wear test. The strength, modulus, specific wear rate, and limiting pv value of HF/PA1010 biomass composites improved with surface treatment using epoxy resin (NaClO2 + A-1160 + EP). In particular, the bending modulus of NaClO2 + A-1160 + EP improved by 48% more than that of NaClO2, and the specific wear rate of NaClO2 + A-1160 + EP was one-third that of NaClO2. This may be attributed to the change in the internal microstructure of the composites, such as the interfacial interaction between HF and PA1010 and fiber dispersion. As a result, the mode of friction and wear mechanism of these biomass composites also changed.

Microstructure, Mechanical and Tribological Properties of the Rapidly Solidified NiAl/Cr(Mo,Dy) Hypoeutectic Alloy

2016 ◽  
Vol 849 ◽  
pp. 590-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Yuan Sheng
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Wear Rate ◽  
Rapid Solidification ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Hypoeutectic Alloy ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Properties ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Sliding Test ◽  
Rapidly Solidified

The NiAl/Cr (Mo,Dy) hypoeutectic alloy was fabricated by rapid solidification. The microstructure and mechanical properties as well as tribological properties for the alloy at different temperatures were investigated. The results revealed that the rapidly solidified NiAl/Cr (Mo,Dy) hypoeutectic alloy was composed of primary NiAl, fine NiAl/Cr (Mo) eutectic lamella, Ni5Dy phase and Cr7Ni3 precipitate. The compression test showed that the rapid solidification improved the mechanical properties of the NiAl/Cr (Mo,Dy) hypoeutectic alloy obviously. The dry sliding test results showed that alloy had excellent tribological properties at about 1073 K, which obtained wear rate of 4.9 10-14m3/m·N and friction coefficient of 0.16 μ. The excellent tribological properties at high temperature may be attributed to the continuous and intact protecting lubricant film which was composed of amorphous, Cr2O3 and Al2O3 nanoparticles. Between 700 K to 900 K, the alloy demonstrated bad tribological properties, especially the high wear rate, which may be ascribed to the softening of NiAl and Cr (Mo) phases.

scholarly journals Molecular dynamics simulation to enhance the mechanical and tribological properties of polyimide composites by graphene reinforcement

2021 ◽  
Vol 2083 (2) ◽  
pp. 022107
Author(s):  
Zhe Chen ◽  
Aijiao Li ◽  
Hong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Molecular Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Wear Rate ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Friction And Wear ◽  
Dynamics Simulation ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Properties

Abstract Background: Polyimide is one of the organic polymer materials with the best comprehensive performance. It has outstanding mechanical properties, excellent thermal stability and excellent corrosion resistance, but pure polyimide has high coefficient of friction and wear rate. By combining graphene with polyimide, the mechanical properties of the composite are significantly reformatived, and the friction coefficient and wear rate can be reduced. Objective: The molecular models were developed to study the mechanical and tribological properties of graphene as a reinforced material. Methods: In this paper, the mechanical properties and friction and wear mechanism of materials are studied by molecular dynamics method from the microscopic point of view. The Young’s modulus and hardness of composites were calculated using the strain constant method. Results: Molecular dynamics simulation results expressed that the Young’s modulus and hardness of polymer composites benefited by approximately 115% and 42%, respectively, after the addition of the graphene-reinforced material. The average friction coefficient and wear rate of polymer composites fall by 35% and 48%, respectively. Through the calculation and statistics of the micro-information in the process of friction simulation, the internal mechanism of various situations is revealed in the atomic dimension. Conclusions: Graphene can adsorb on the surface of polymer chain segment, a strong polymer matrix, through van der Waals and electrostatic forces and can effectively resist external loading.

Mechanical and tribological properties of ice-bonded abrasive polishing tools

2017 ◽  
Vol 233 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Rambabu ◽  
N Ramesh Babu
Keyword(s):  
Wear Rate ◽  
Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Melting Rate ◽  
Wear Behaviour ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Properties ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Polishing Tool ◽  
Hardness Coefficient

This article covers the efforts on characterising ice-bonded abrasive polishing tool in terms of the mechanical and tribological properties such as hardness, coefficient of friction, and wear rate. These studies were attempted on the tools prepared at different temperatures ranging from −10 °C to 0 °C with a view to identify the condition suitable to prepare ice-bonded abrasive polishing tool for effective polishing of Ti–6Al–4V alloy specimen. It also presents the methods adopted to determine various properties of ice-bonded abrasive polishing tool. Hardness was estimated from the measured penetration depth of cone shape indenter into the tool, coefficient of friction was determined from the change in power drawn by the motor rotating the tool mould, and wear behaviour of tool was assessed from the melting rate of the tool determined from the change in height of ice-bonded abrasive polishing tool at different stages of polishing. From the results of this study, it is clear that ice-bonded abrasive polishing tool prepared at −4 °C has possessed sufficient hardness, coefficient of friction, and reasonable wear rate suitable for polishing of Ti–6Al–4V specimens. This article also covers the details of low-temperature coolant supply unit developed to prepare the ice-bonded abrasive polishing tool at any desired temperature between 0 °C and −40 °C and thus to maintain it for a long time. Polishing studies with such ice-bonded abrasive polishing tool showed 72% improvement in finish after 90 min of polishing of Ti–6Al–4V specimen with tool, prepared at −4 °C.

scholarly journals Influence of Polyurea Composite Coating on Selected Mechanical Properties of AISI 304 Steel

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (19) ◽  
pp. 3137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Duda ◽  
Joanna Pach ◽  
Grzegorz Lesiuk
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Composite Coating ◽  
Composite Coatings ◽  
Glass Fabric ◽  
Coated Sample ◽  
Hemp Fiber ◽  
Aisi 304 ◽  
Aisi 304 Steel ◽  
The Impact

This paper contains experimental results of mechanical testing of the AISI 304 steel with composite coatings. The main goal was to investigate the impact of the applied polyurea composite coating on selected mechanical properties: Adhesion, impact resistance, static behavior, and, finally, fatigue lifetime of notched specimens. In the paper the following configurations of coatings were tested: EP (epoxy resin), EP_GF (epoxy resin + glass fabric), EP_GF_HF (epoxy resin + glass fabric hemp fiber), EP_PUA (epoxy resin + polyurea) resin, EP_GF_PUA (epoxy resin + glass fabric + polyurea) resin, and EP_GF_HF_PUA (epoxy resin + glass fabric + hemp fiber + polyurea) resin. The highest value of force required to break adhesive bonds was observed for the EP_PUA coating, the smallest for the single EP coating. A tendency of polyurea to increase the adhesion of the coating to the base was noticed. The largest area of delamination during the impact test was observed for the EP_GF_HF coating and the smallest for the EP-coated sample. In all tested samples, observed delamination damage during the pull-off test was located between the coating and the metallic base of the sample.

The effect of environmental humidity/water absorption on tribo-mechanical performance of polymers and polymer composites – a review

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kawaljit Singh Randhawa ◽  
Ashwin Patel
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wear Rates ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Properties ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites ◽  
Water Conditions

Purpose The mechanical and tribological properties of polymers and polymer composites vary with different environmental conditions. This paper aims to review the influence of humidity/water conditions on various polymers and polymer composites' mechanical properties and tribological behaviors. Design/methodology/approach The influence of humidity and water absorption on mechanical and tribological properties of various polymers, fillers and composites has been discussed in this paper. Tensile strength, modulus, yield strength, impact strength, COF and wear rates of polymer composites are compared for different environmental conditions. The interaction between the water molecules and hydrophobic polymers is also represented. Findings Pure polymer matrices show somewhat mixed behavior in humid environments. Absorbed moisture generally plasticizes the epoxies and polyamides and lowers the tensile strength, yield strength and modulus. Wear rates of PVC generally decrease in humid environments, while for polyamides, it increases. Fillers like graphite and boron-based compounds exhibit low COF, while MoS2 particulate fillers exhibit higher COF at high humidity and water conditions. The mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced polymer composites tend to decrease as the rate of humidity increases while the wear rates of fiber-reinforced polymer composites show somewhat mixed behavior. Particulate fillers like metals and advanced ceramics reinforced polymer composites exhibit low COF and wear rates as the rate of humidity increases. Originality/value The mechanical and tribological properties of polymers and polymer composites vary with the humidity value present in the environment. In dry conditions, wear loss is determined by the hardness of the contacting surfaces, which may not effectively work for high humid environments. The tribological performance of composite constituents, i.e. matrix and fillers in humid environments, defines the overall performance of polymer composite in said environments.

Effect of heat treatment on mechanical and tribological properties of aluminum metal matrix composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 234 (22) ◽  
pp. 4493-4504
Author(s):  
Manu Sam ◽  
N Radhika ◽  
Katru Pavan Sai
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Wear Rate ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Surface Deformation ◽  
Wear Test ◽  
Composite Surface ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Mechanical And Tribological Properties ◽  
Sliding Distance

LM25 aluminum alloy reinforced with 10 wt% of TiB2, WC, and ZrO2 were squeeze cast to investigate the effect of T6 heat treatment on tribo-mechanical properties. Among all, WC-reinforced composite achieved superior mechanical properties at the aging time of 8 h. Microstructural examination performed on all composites and alloy concluded that the presence of WC in T6 LM25 caused reduction of α-Al dendrite size, exhibiting superior properties for this composite. X-ray diffraction analysis conducted on alloy and WC-reinforced superior composite revealed formations of phases, which improved their mechanical properties. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis quantified the actual intensity of WC presence in the superior composite along with its other constituents. Response surface methodology model developed for wear test of the superior composite involves parametric range like applied load (10–50 N), sliding velocity (1–4 m/s), and sliding distance (500–2500 m). Analysis of variance along with regression analysis proved that, statistical analytical model developed good relationship between the actual wear rate and process parameters. Response surface plots represented the linearly increasing wear trend with respect to load and sliding distance. Wear rate dropped initially and raised later on along with velocity. Scanning electron microscopy exhibited the surface deformation prevailing on the composite surface at high load.

Effects of potassium titanate whisker and glass fiber on tribological and mechanical properties of PTFE/PEEK blend

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 752-764 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Teng ◽  
Lefei Wen ◽  
Yunxia Lv ◽  
Wenge Tang ◽  
Xiaogang Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Friction Coefficient ◽  
Wear Rate ◽  
Glass Fiber ◽  
Tribological Properties ◽  
Reinforcing Effect ◽  
Potassium Titanate ◽  
Polyether Ether Ketone ◽  
Ether Ketone

Two series of 10% polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)/polyether ether ketone (PEEK) composites reinforced with potassium titanate whisker (PTW/PTFE/PEEK) and chopped glass fiber (GF/PTFE/PEEK) were prepared and characterized. We investigated the effects of the additives on thermal stability, tribological properties, mechanical properties, and rheological behavior. The results illustrated that the mechanical properties of 10% PTFE/PEEK blend can be dramatically improved by incorporating either PTW or GF; however, the reinforcing effect of GF was found to be superior. It was found that 1% additive resulted in blends with the best tribological properties. Compared to the unmodified blend, the friction coefficient and wear rate of the 1% PTW blend decreased by 7.2% and 21%, respectively, while the corresponding values of 1% GF blend decreased by 0.66% and 51%, respectively.

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