Application of Kenaf-Based Natural Fiber Composites in the Automotive Industry

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad S. Qatu
Keyword(s):  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites

Progress in the research and applications of natural fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 835-846 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhanying Sun
Keyword(s):  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Resin Matrix ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Fiber Surface Treatment

AbstractThe natural and fiber-reinforced resin matrix composites have been increasingly and widely applied in society in order to improve the environment and promote sustainable development. In the first part of this article, the major foci of recent research on natural fiber composites are reviewed in detail, including fiber surface treatment, fiber agglomeration and dispersion, interfacial transcrystallinity, impact strength, foaming technique, inflaming retardance, biodegradable resin matrix and nanofiber reinforcement techniques. The fiber surface treatment and fiber dispersion are important factors in improving the mechanical properties of the natural fiber composites. The interfacial transcrystallinity can be generated on natural fibers owing to the rough surfaces. The natural fiber composites have a low impact strength. In order to reduce the density and improve the flame retardant effect of the composites, both the foaming technique and flame-retardant technology are studied in detail. The biodegradable resin matrix and natural fibers can be mixed to prepare fully-degradable composite materials. Using the natural nano fiber reinforcements in reinforcing resins is another important research area. In the second part of this article, the applications of these composites are summarized systematically, especially those involving the automotive industry, household appliances, construction materials, packaging materials and boards of musical instruments. Currently, the automotive industry and the production of construction materials are the most important application areas of these 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.

Multimodal assessment of flax dew retting and its functional impact on fibers and natural fiber composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 148 ◽  
pp. 112255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brigitte Chabbert ◽  
Justine Padovani ◽  
Christophe Djemiel ◽  
Jordane Ossemond ◽  
Alain Lemaître ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Functional Impact ◽  
Multimodal Assessment

Predictions of the Mechanical Performance of Leaf Fiber Thermoplastic Composites by FEA

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faris M. AL-Oqla
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Cantilever Beam ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Fiber Types ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Structural Applications

The available potential plant waste could be worthy material to strengthen polymers to make sustainable products and structural components. Therefore, modeling the natural fiber polymeric-based composites is currently required to reveal the mechanical performance of such polymeric green composites for various green products. This work numerically investigates the effect of various fiber types, fiber loading, and reinforcement conditions with different polymer matrices towards predicting the mechanical performance of such natural fiber composites. Cantilever beam and compression schemes were considered as two different mechanical loading conditions for structural applications of such composite materials. Finite element analysis was conducted to modeling the natural fiber composite materials. The interaction between the fibers and the matrices was considered as an interfacial friction force and was determined from experimental work by the pull out technique for each polymer and fiber type. Both polypropylene and polyethylene were considered as composite matrices. Olive and lemon leaf fibers were considered as reinforcements. Results have revealed that the deflection resistance of the natural fiber composites in cantilever beam was enhanced for several reinforcement conditions. The fiber reinforcement was capable of enhancing the mechanical performance of the polymers and was the best in case of 20 wt.% polypropylene/lemon composites due to better stress transfer within the composite. However, the 40 wt.% case was the worst in enhancing the mechanical performance in both cantilever beam and compression cases. The 30 wt.% of polyethylene/olive fiber was the best in reducing the deflection of the cantilever beam case. The prediction of mechanical performance of natural fiber composites via proper numerical analysis would enhance the process of selecting the appropriate polymer and fiber types. It can contribute finding the proper reinforcement conditions to enhance the mechanical performance of the natural fiber composites to expand their reliable implementations in more industrial applications.

Recycling of natural fiber composites: Challenges and opportunities

2022 ◽  
Vol 177 ◽  
pp. 105962
Author(s):  
Xianhui Zhao ◽  
Katie Copenhaver ◽  
Lu Wang ◽  
Matthew Korey ◽  
Douglas J. Gardner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

scholarly journals Review on Natural Fiber Composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 390 ◽  
pp. 012062 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Vijaya Ramnath ◽  
R. Arvind ◽  
I. Dinesh ◽  
M. Hari Prasadh
Keyword(s):  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites
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