Journal of Composites Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8(10), С. 430 - 430
Опубликована: Окт. 16, 2024
Highly
efficient
fiber-reinforced
composites
find
extensive
application
in
diverse
industries.
Yet,
conventional
have
significant
environmental
impacts
during
both
manufacturing
and
disposal.
Environmentally
friendly
garnered
attention
within
the
framework
of
sustainable
development.
Utilizing
natural
fibers
place
synthetic
progressively
decreasing
use
are
main
approaches
to
achieving
a
balance
between
economic
progress
quality.
Attention
is
increasingly
being
drawn
biocomposites
that
exhibit
outstanding
performance,
exceptional
physical
mechanical
capabilities,
biological
features.
The
lightweight
high-strength
characteristics
these
enable
them
significantly
decrease
weight
structures,
making
popular
many
objective
this
review
evaluate
effectiveness
hybrid
marine
applications,
specifically
examining
their
characteristics,
resistance
seawater,
ability
absorb
moisture,
all
while
advocating
for
material
methodologies.
To
achieve
objective,
paper
delineates
distinction
fibers,
examines
benefits
biocomposite
materials,
addresses
obstacles
effective
production
seawater.
Considering
analysis,
it
can
be
inferred
maritime
applications
shows
potential
has
abundant
untapped
growth
prospects
future
years.
Composite Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
31(10), С. 1173 - 1197
Опубликована: Март 18, 2024
The
present
study
investigated
the
effect
of
incorporating
Yttria-Stabilized
Zirconia
(YSZ)
and
copper
(Cu)
in
development
Titanium-Based
Metal
Matrix
Composites
(TMCs)
using
Friction
Stir
Processing
(FSP)
technique.
macrostructure
TMCs,
after
adding
5%
YSZ
2%
Cu,
displayed
a
defect-free,
crack-free,
porosity-free
surface,
indicating
precision
FSP
method.
Microstructure
analysis
revealed
uniform
distribution
reinforcement
particles
proper
dispersion
grains,
key
for
enhancing
mechanical
properties.
interfacial
bonding
between
titanium
was
exceptionally
strong,
devoid
cracks
porosity,
attributed
to
additive's
role.
increase
number
grains
per
square
inch
Ti/5%
YSZ/2%
Cu
composite
(1176.26
at
500×)
signified
finer
grain
structure,
contributing
remarkable
48.04%
improvement
tensile
strength
compared
pure
titanium.
strong
are
driving
forces
behind
46.34%
increased
hardness.
Additionally,
wear
resistance
improved
by
approximately
76.66%,
vital
characteristic
applications
facing
abrasive
conditions.
corrosion
testing
demonstrated
an
8.33%
enhancement
with
composite.
Frontiers in Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11
Опубликована: Март 18, 2024
Linum
usitatissimum
commonly
known
as
flax
fibers,
emerges
a
promising
reinforcement
phase
for
artificial
polymer
resins,
boasting
ecological
benefits,
low
density,
and
easy
accessibility.
However,
the
mechanical
behavior
of
such
composites
hinges
crucially
on
factors
fiber
mat
thickness,
nanoTiO
2
filler
content,
application
cryogenic
treatment.
Addressing
this
complex
interplay,
study
employs
hand
lay-up
technique
composite
construction,
subjecting
nanocomposite
plates
to
challenging
liquid
nitrogen
conditions
at
77
K
post-manufacture.
Recognizing
need
an
optimized
approach,
Response
Surface
Methodology
(RSM)
based
Box-Benhken
designs
is
employed
enhance
mixing
features
linum
composites.
The
calculates
anticipated
strength
values
through
rigorous
ANOVA
inferential
analysis,
uncovering
pivotal
roles
played
by
nanofiller
treatment
in
two
feature
interactions
(2FI)
model
components.
methodology
proves
robust
with
high
R
(0.9670
tensile,
0.9845
flexural,
0.9670
interlaminar
shear
strength)
consistently
aligning
experimental
findings.
culminates
identifying
parameters
maximal
properties—300
gsm
5
wt.%
nano
TiO
concentration,
15-min
treatment—a
result
that
advances
our
understanding
fundamental
influencing
performance
provides
practical
guidelines
applications
fields
requiring
superior
environments.
Cleaner Engineering and Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19, С. 100736 - 100736
Опубликована: Март 13, 2024
Agricultural
biomass
is
a
well-known
renewable
resource
that
has
high
rate
of
recycling.
Two
them
are
luffa
sponge
and
corn
husk/maize
fibers.
Luffa
may
be
effectively
used
to
reinforce
lightweight
composite
constructions
because
its
polypore
structure.
For
this
race,
maize
fiber
also
appropriate.
Surface
modifications
for
both
the
fibers
needed
increasing
mechanical
strength
with
higher
interfacial
bonding
matrix
materials
manufacturing.
This
investigation
involved
treating
5
g/L,
10
15
g/L
NaOH
in
order
describe
alterations
occurring
on
their
physio-chemical
characteristics.
The
therapy
lasted
60
min
was
administered
at
90
°C.
Following
that,
acetic
acid
neutralize
samples.
ASTM
D1445
technique
measure
bundle
fibers'
breaking
force
elongation,
D570
procedures
were
determine
water
absorption
variation
%
treated
FTIR
test
SEM
examination
revealed
contaminants
eliminated
from
surface
Maize
findings
demonstrated
improved
modification
behaviors
g
m/L
fibers,
which
had
an
elongation
percentage
3.02%
equivalent
5.12
kg
5.72
fiber.
Natural
as
result
variations
functional
group
intensity
shown
pictures.
However,
pictures
showed
smoothed
out
samples
per
liter
NaOH,
cause
fiber's
brittle
interlocking
components.
Moreover,
absorbency
rose
by
over
300%
compared
untreated
In
summary,
might
serve
superior
reinforced
types
Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(5), С. 999 - 999
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
Fiber-reinforced
composites
are
widely
utilized
across
various
industries,
including
aerospace,
automotive,
and
marine,
due
to
their
outstanding
mechanical
properties
lightweight
characteristics.
Natural
fibers,
as
promising
reinforcements,
have
the
potential
replace
synthetic
fibers
in
certain
areas
meet
growing
demand
for
environmental
protection
sustainability.
These
biocomposites
offer
numerous
benefits,
reduced
carbon
footprints,
diminished
reliance
on
non-renewable
resources,
increased
natural
biodegradability.
In
addition,
utilizing
such
eco-friendly
materials
is
a
critical
strategy
balancing
industry
progress
protection.
Kenaf
fiber,
superior
bast
fiber
known
its
excellent
high
cellulose
content,
presents
considerable
advantages
enhancing
performance
of
biocomposites.
This
review
explores
kenaf
fiber-reinforced
marine
applications,
focusing
fabrication
testing
methods
evaluate
physicochemical
properties.
paper
examines
chemical
composition
investigates
fiber-based
by
hybridization
manufacturing,
provides
an
overview
status
challenges
applying
environments.
Based
this
review,
it
evident
that
significant
superiority
applications
with
advancement
manufacturing
techniques.
Polymers,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(6), С. 804 - 804
Опубликована: Март 18, 2025
This
research
investigates
the
influence
of
potassium
hydroxide
(KOH)
treatment
on
mechanical,
flexural,
and
impact
properties
flax/glass
jute/glass
hybrid
composites.
Hybrid
composite
materials
have
been
developed,
incorporating
natural
fibers
that
are
both
treated
untreated
by
KOH,
with
glass
fiber
within
an
epoxy
matrix.
Natural
fibers,
such
as
flax
jute,
were
chemically
using
different
KOH
concentrations
immersion
times
specific
to
each
type.
Following
treatment,
rinsed
distilled
water
subsequently
dried.
The
fiber’s
chemical
interaction
was
analysed
FTIR.
composites
fabricated
via
integration
intercalated
layers
hand
layup
followed
compression
molding.
Mechanical
properties,
including
resistance,
flexural
strength,
elastic
modulus,
tensile
evaluated
in
accordance
ASTM
guidelines.
KOH-treated
(T-F2G2)
demonstrated
enhanced
fiber–matrix
bonding,
indicated
elevated
strength
(118.16
MPa)
(168.94
relative
samples.
T-F2G2
increased
39.33
KJ/m2
due
removal
impurities
exposure
hydroxyl
groups,
which
interact
K+
ions
thereby
improving
their
mechanical
properties.
SEM
analysis
cracked
surfaces
confirmed
bonding
reduced
pull-out,
indicating
improved
interfacial
compatibility.
findings
demonstrate
effectively
preserves
cellulose
integrity
enhances
interactions,
positioning
it
a
viable
alternative
NaOH
for
suitable
lightweight
environmentally
sustainable
industrial
applications.
Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(6), С. 1389 - 1389
Опубликована: Март 18, 2024
Recently,
short-fiber-reinforced
thermoplastic
composites
(SFRTPCs)
have
been
playing
a
more
and
crucial
role
in
the
application
of
automotive
interior
materials
due
to
their
advantages
low
density
environmental
resistance
properties.
However,
relevant
mechanical
properties
need
be
optimized.
Previous
investigations
revealed
that
surface
modification
fibers
is
useful
improve
In
this
work,
carbon
fiber
(CF)-reinforced
polylactic
acid
(PLA)
modified
with
MXene
graphene
oxide
(GO)
were
prepared
by
twin-screw
extrusion
injection
molding
methods.
Short
CF
was
firstly
polyetherimide
(PEI),
then
different
weight
ratios
MXene-GO
(1:1)
subsequently
on
PEI-CF.
Finally,
flexural
failure
mechanisms
analyzed.
The
results
showed
successfully
coated
surface,
strength
modulus
CF-PEI-MXene-GO-reinforced
PLA
(CF-PEI-MG/PLA)
composite
improved
compared
CF/PLA
composite.
addition,
fracture
sections
flat
white,
bonded
well
for
CF-PEI-0.1MG/PLA
present
study
could
provide
reference
further
improving
performance
PLA-related
composites.
Polymers,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(12), С. 1641 - 1641
Опубликована: Июнь 10, 2024
Different
chemical
treatment
methods
were
employed
to
modify
the
surface
of
cotton
stalk
fibers,
which
then
utilized
as
fillers
in
composite
materials.
These
treated
fibers
incorporated
into
polylactic
acid/polypropylene
melt
blends
using
blending
technique.
Results
indicated
that
increasing
roughness
could
enhance
overall
mechanical
properties
materials,
albeit
potentially
leading
poor
fiber–matrix
compatibility.
Conversely,
a
smooth
fiber
was
found
improve
compatibility
with
acid,
while
Si-O-C
silane
coating
increased
regularity
and
interfacial
interaction
matrix,
thereby
enhancing
heat
resistance.
The
thermal
stability
materials
made
from
alkali/silane-treated
exhibited
most
significant
improvement.
Furthermore,
better
dispersion
matrix
more
regular
orientation
conducive
crystallinity
However,
such
distribution
not
favorable
for
impact
resistance,
although
this
drawback
be
mitigated
by
reinforcing
fibers.
