Mechanical and microstructure characterization of coconut spathe fibers and kenaf bast fibers reinforced epoxy polymer matrix composites

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作者
Vijayakumar, S. [1 ]
Nilavarasan, T. [2 ]
Usharani, R. [3 ]
Karunamoorthy, L. [4 ]
机构
[1] Univ Coll Engn, Dept Mech Engn, Villupuram 605103, Tamil Nadu, India
[2] Madras Inst Technol, Dept Aerosp Engn, Madras 600044, Tamil Nadu, India
[3] Thanthai Periyar Govt Inst Technol, Dept Mech Engn, Vellore 632002, Tamil Nadu, India
[4] Coll Engn, Dept Mech Engn, Madras 600025, Tamil Nadu, India
关键词
Polymer composites; Natural fibers; Alkali treatment; Mechanical properties; SEM;
D O I
10.1016/j.mspro.2014.07.476
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 ;
摘要
In this present study, the natural fibers such as kenaf and coconut spathe are reinforced in polymer matrix by hand layup process. Alkali treated coconut spathe and kenaf bast fibers are uniformly dispersed with epoxy resin and cured using tri-ethylene tetra amine (TETA) at 25 degrees C. The weight proportion of the polymer matrix is maintained constantly 10% whereas the proportions of the fibers are altered within the composites. The mechanical properties like tensile, flexural, impact strengths are analyzed. Fracture analysis of fiber reinforced composites and the effect of alkali treatment on fibers are also observed using scanning electron microscope (SEM). (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd.
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页码:2330 / 2337
页数:8
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