Mechanical characterization and water absorption behaviors of pineapple leaf/glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites
Hybrid composites have become the focal point of research communities due to the balance in mechanical and ecological properties of such materials. Hybridization is an efficient technique to strengthen and enhance the performance of composite materials. In this research study, hybrid composites were...
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my.utm.1036782023-11-23T08:15:42Z http://eprints.utm.my/103678/ Mechanical characterization and water absorption behaviors of pineapple leaf/glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites Ng, Lin Feng Yahya, Mohd. Yazid Muthukumar, Chandrasekar Q Science (General) TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery TP Chemical technology Hybrid composites have become the focal point of research communities due to the balance in mechanical and ecological properties of such materials. Hybridization is an efficient technique to strengthen and enhance the performance of composite materials. In this research study, hybrid composites were prepared by embedding pineapple leaf and glass fibers in polypropylene polymers via the hot press molding compression technique. Mechanical tests were carried out to determine the tensile, flexural and Charpy impact properties of pineapple leaf/glass fiber-reinforced hybrid composite laminates. Additionally, water absorption test was also conducted to investigate the influence of hybridization on the moisture uptake of hybrid composites. In accordance with the findings obtained, the hybridization of pineapple leaf with glass fibers was found to improve the mechanical properties and moisture uptake sensitivity of the composite laminates. The [G/P/G] composite laminates are especially promising, having comparable mechanical strengths to those of non-hybrid [G/G/G] composite laminates. Meanwhile, the water absorption and diffusion coefficient of [G/P/G] composite laminates were 66.64% and 40.71% lower than non-hybrid [P/P/P] composite laminates. Based on the findings obtained, it is anticipated that the hybridization of pineapple leaf and glass fibers endows the composite laminates with lightweight characteristic, remarkable mechanical properties and low moisture uptake sensitivity while improving the environmental friendliness of the materials. Therefore, hybrid composites have indeed attested a very high potential to be used in transportation sectors. John Wiley and Sons Inc 2022-01 Article PeerReviewed Ng, Lin Feng and Yahya, Mohd. Yazid and Muthukumar, Chandrasekar (2022) Mechanical characterization and water absorption behaviors of pineapple leaf/glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites. Polymer Composites, 43 (1). pp. 203-214. ISSN 0272-8397 http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pc.26367 DOI:10.1002/pc.26367 |
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Hybrid composites have become the focal point of research communities due to the balance in mechanical and ecological properties of such materials. Hybridization is an efficient technique to strengthen and enhance the performance of composite materials. In this research study, hybrid composites were prepared by embedding pineapple leaf and glass fibers in polypropylene polymers via the hot press molding compression technique. Mechanical tests were carried out to determine the tensile, flexural and Charpy impact properties of pineapple leaf/glass fiber-reinforced hybrid composite laminates. Additionally, water absorption test was also conducted to investigate the influence of hybridization on the moisture uptake of hybrid composites. In accordance with the findings obtained, the hybridization of pineapple leaf with glass fibers was found to improve the mechanical properties and moisture uptake sensitivity of the composite laminates. The [G/P/G] composite laminates are especially promising, having comparable mechanical strengths to those of non-hybrid [G/G/G] composite laminates. Meanwhile, the water absorption and diffusion coefficient of [G/P/G] composite laminates were 66.64% and 40.71% lower than non-hybrid [P/P/P] composite laminates. Based on the findings obtained, it is anticipated that the hybridization of pineapple leaf and glass fibers endows the composite laminates with lightweight characteristic, remarkable mechanical properties and low moisture uptake sensitivity while improving the environmental friendliness of the materials. Therefore, hybrid composites have indeed attested a very high potential to be used in transportation sectors. |
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Mechanical characterization and water absorption behaviors of pineapple leaf/glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites |
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