Discover Polymers.,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(1)
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
Composite
materials
play
a
crucial
role
in
the
expanding
high-tech
world
by
enabling
lighter,
stronger,
and
more
durable
products
while
offering
enhanced
design
flexibility
performance
characteristics.
They
are
very
important
for
aerospace,
automobile,
marine,
electronic
telecommunications,
health
care
etc.
pose
environmental
concerns
like
resource
intensity,
raw
material
sourcing,
waste
generation,
high
energy
consumption,
use
of
toxic
chemicals
during
manufacturing,
thus
require
introduction
bio
based
manufacturing
to
reduce
carbon
footprints.
Replacing
fossil
fuels
with
agro-wastes
such
as
lignocellulosic
fibers
(LCFs)
making
composites
supports
sustainable
development
goals
mitigating
climate
change,
reducing
waste,
improving
efficiency,
promoting
stewardship.
It
represents
significant
step
towards
building
resilient
economy.
However,
due
incompatibility
between
hydrophilic
nature
LCFs
hydrophobic
thermoplastics
damage
issues
moisture
absorption,
dimensional
instability
degradation
mechanical
properties
arise.
One
ways
deal
is
surface
modification
LCFs.
Chemical
increases
hydrophobicity
hence
results
better
reinforcing
fabricating
defect
free
composite
materials.
This
article
comprehensive
review
LCFs-reinforced
on
diverse
techniques
varied
that
improve
requisite
composites.
Physiologia Plantarum,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
176(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
In
this
study,
a
microcrystalline
cellulosic
biopolymer
(MCB)
made
from
Pisum
Sativum
(green
pea)
pod
waste
via
modified
thermo‐chemical
process,
and
Crotalaria
juncea
(sunn
hemp)
fibre
was
used
to
create
environment‐friendly
polyester
composites.
The
main
objective
synthesise
the
MCB
domestic
characterize
how
addition
of
hemp
alters
strength
polymeric
composite.
synthesized
using
green
pea
pods.
sunn
fibres
were
in
mat
form
study.
composites
hand
layup
method
post‐cured
at
110°C
for
2
h.
results
showed
that
increased
mechanical
properties.
Similarly,
highest
observed
fatigue
life
count
composite
designated
PSC3
(2.0
vol.%
MCB)
30862
30%
ultimate
tensile
stress.
had
maximum
penetration
resistance
with
an
absorbed
energy
14.2
J.
Moreover,
silane‐treated
cellulose
provided
improved
storage
modulus
6.8
GPa
composite,
confirming
fibre‐matrix
interaction
toughness.
scanning
electron
microscope
images
revealed
correlation.
These
eco‐friendly
better
load‐bearing
capabilities
could
be
preferred
automated
door
panels,
defence
toolboxes,
home
interior
decoration
applications.
Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45(6), P. 4947 - 4960
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
Abstract
Natural
fiber
composites
are
not
suitable
for
use
in
industries
due
to
their
flammability
and
low
thermal
resistance.
Inorganic
metal‐based
fillers
known
enhance
the
resistance
of
composites,
while
fire‐retardant
properties
organic
commonly
known.
This
study
evaluated
mechanical,
thermal,
Ceiba
petandra
(CPF)
‐
reinforced
which
were
added
with
snail
powder
(SP).
To
composite,
a
dynamic
mechanical
analyzer
(DMA)
thermogravimetric
analysis
(TGA)
applied.
SP
Filler
concentration
increased
composite's
tensile
strength
DMA
test
results
showed
same
trend
as
density
value.
The
flame
rate
parameters
including
percentage
char
yield
limitation
index
oxygen
(LOI),
rose
filler
increased.
However,
composite
dropped
because
inhibited
movement
oxygen,
combustible
gas,
polyester
degradation
products.
addition
natural
promises
better
Applied Physics Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(4)
Published: Oct. 2, 2024
The
addition
of
low-loading
content
nanofillers
may
improve
the
material
properties
polymer-based
nanocomposites.
This
improvement
directly
corresponds
to
density
well-dispersed
in
matrix.
However,
for
higher
nanofiller
loadings,
nanocomposites'
not
only
be
improved
but
also
degraded
due
agglomeration.
complex
phenomenon,
where
tend
form
agglomerates
with
enhancement
volume
fraction,
poses
significant
challenges
materials
science
and
nanotechnology.
It
has
been
proven
that
agglomerations
hinder
performance
nanocomposites
thwart
unique
most
aspects.
Graphene,
one
used
nanofillers,
plays
a
remarkable
role
Therefore,
key
focus
current
review
is
provide
insight
into
impact
agglomeration
on
various
such
as
tensile,
flexural,
fracture,
fatigue,
thermal,
electrical,
barrier
characteristics
polymer
reinforced
by
graphene-based
structures.
A
comprehensive
factors
leading
graphene
was
presented.
concluded
could
developing
nanocomposites,
controlling
were
discussed
depth,
highlighting
issue's
complexity.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(17), P. 2505 - 2505
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Natural
minerals
play
a
key
role
in
the
burgeoning
field
of
mineral-reinforced
polymers,
providing
an
important
element
strengthening
and
toughening
properties
composite
materials.
This
article
presents
comprehensive
overview
use
covering
various
aspects
their
applications
impact
on
final
these
The
potential
types
natural
(for
example
talc,
montmorillonite,
halloysite,
diatomite)
as
reinforcements
polymers
is
discussed.
Techniques
for
producing
using
minerals,
including
mixing
method,
impregnation,
coating
application,
are
presented
detail.
In
addition,
effects
process
parameters
component
ratios
latest
research
also
presented,
strength,
stiffness,
resistance
to
environmental
conditions,
biodegradation
Finally,
development
prospects
with
industrial
sectors,
packaging,
automotive,
construction,
medicine,
Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
The
current
research
work
involves
the
fabrication
and
tribological
properties
analysis
of
constant
basalt
filler
reinforced
(30
wt
%)
bio-based
polypropylene
(PP)
high
density
polyethylene
(HDPE)
thermoplastic
composites.
Compression
molding
technique
is
used
after
an
internal
mixing
process
in
order
to
produce
composite
samples.
physical
hardness
have
been
evaluated
for
both
neat
polymers
In
study
coefficient
friction
(COF)
specific
wear
rate
(SWR)
PP
HDPE
samples,
Taguchi
Analysis
Variance
(ANOVA)
methodologies
were
applied.
For
optimum
parameters
response
COF
are
found
be
0
wt%
(rank
3),
9
N
load
1),
200
r/min
speed
4),
100
m
distance
2);
SWR
output,
30
6
2),
3).
150
2).
Consistently,
it
has
shown
that
incorporating
fillers
composites
more
dramatically
decreased
than
COF.
depth
constantly
rises
according
increasing
load,
irrespective
processing
variables,
as
2D
profiles.
It
discovered
confirmation
tests
carried
out
within
statistically
acceptable
bounds.
profile
plots
revealed
worn
track
edges
with
polymer
bumps
because
deep
grooves
softened
debris,
which
commonly
observed
samples
due
low
softening
temperature.
Moreover,
surfaces
plowed
lines
cracks
brought
about
by
micro-cutting
micro-plowing
activity
erosive
asperities
counterface.
addition
surface
characteristics,
transfer
films
created
during
sliding
also
significantly
influenced
mode
sample
wear.
