Mechanical Characterization, Water Absorption, and Thickness Swelling of Lightweight Pineapple Leaf/Ramie Fabric-Reinforced Polypropylene Hybrid Composites

Ng, Lin Feng1,2; Yahya, Mohd Yazid1,2; Muthukumar, Chandrasekar3; Parameswaranpillai, Jyotishkumar4; Ma, Quanjin5; Asyraf, Muhammad Rizal Muhammad1,2; Majid, Rohah Abdul1,6

2024-07-01

10.3390/polym16131847

POLYMERS   影响因子和分区

2073-4360

Fiber-reinforced composites are among the recognized competing materials in various engineering applications. Ramie and pineapple leaf fibers are fascinating natural fibers due to their remarkable material properties. This research study aims to unveil the viability of hybridizing two kinds of lignocellulosic plant fiber fabrics in polymer composites. In this work, the hybrid composites were prepared with the aid of the hot compression technique. The mechanical, water-absorbing, and thickness swelling properties of ramie and pineapple leaf fiber fabric-reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites were identified. A comparison was made between non-hybrid and hybrid composites to demonstrate the hybridization effect. According to the findings, hybrid composites, particularly those containing ramie fiber as a skin layer, showed a prominent increase in mechanical strength. In comparison with non-hybrid pineapple leaf fabric-reinforced composites, the tensile, flexural, and Charpy impact strengths were enhanced by 52.10%, 18.78%, and 166.60%, respectively, when the outermost pineapple leaf fiber layers were superseded with ramie fabric. However, increasing the pineapple leaf fiber content reduced the water absorption and thickness swelling of the hybrid composites. Undeniably, these findings highlight the potential of hybrid composites to reach a balance in mechanical properties and water absorption while possessing eco-friendly characteristics.

hybrid composites woven fabric ramie fiber pineapple leaf fiber mechanical properties water absorption thickness swelling fiber stacking configuration

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Professional Development Research University Grant by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia[Q.J130000.21A2.06E99] ; UTM Fundamental Research Grant (UTMFR) by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia[Q.J130000.3824.22H91]

Polymer Science

Polymer Science

WOS:001270007900001

MDPI

20242916701950

Hemp ; Hemp fibers ; Hybrid composites ; Impact strength ; Jute fibers ; Kenaf fibers ; Polypropylenes ; Reinforcement ; Swelling

Chemical Operations:802.3 ; Organic Polymers:815.1.1 ; Natural Fibers:819.1 ; Agricultural Products:821.4 ; Materials Science:951

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1.Univ Teknol Malaysia, Ctr Adv Composite Mat CACM, Johor Baharu 81310, Malaysia
2.Univ Teknol Malaysia, Fac Mech Engn, Johor Baharu 81310, Malaysia
3.Hindustan Inst Technol & Sci, SIMCRASH Ctr, Dept Aeronaut Engn, Chennai 603103, India
4.Alliance Univ, AU Sophisticated Testing & Instrumentat Ctr, Chandapura Anekal Main Rd, Bengaluru 562106, India
5.Southern Univ Sci & Technol, Sch Syst Design & Intelligent Mfg, Shenzhen 518055, Peoples R China
6.Univ Teknol Malaysia, Fac Chem & Energy Engn, Dept Bioproc & Polymer Engn, Johor Baharu 81310, Malaysia

Ng, Lin Feng,Yahya, Mohd Yazid,Muthukumar, Chandrasekar,et al. Mechanical Characterization, Water Absorption, and Thickness Swelling of Lightweight Pineapple Leaf/Ramie Fabric-Reinforced Polypropylene Hybrid Composites[J]. POLYMERS,2024,16(13).

Ng, Lin Feng.,Yahya, Mohd Yazid.,Muthukumar, Chandrasekar.,Parameswaranpillai, Jyotishkumar.,Ma, Quanjin.,...&Majid, Rohah Abdul.(2024).Mechanical Characterization, Water Absorption, and Thickness Swelling of Lightweight Pineapple Leaf/Ramie Fabric-Reinforced Polypropylene Hybrid Composites.POLYMERS,16(13).

Ng, Lin Feng,et al."Mechanical Characterization, Water Absorption, and Thickness Swelling of Lightweight Pineapple Leaf/Ramie Fabric-Reinforced Polypropylene Hybrid Composites".POLYMERS 16.13(2024).