Mechanical properties of unidirectional oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fiber reinforced epoxy composite

Natural fibers have proven to be an excellent reinforcement material for various polymers. In this study, OPEFB fiber with unidirectional alignment was incorporated in epoxy and an investigation on tensile and flexural characteristics of the composite has been carried out. A fiber surface modificati...

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Published in:IOP conference series. Materials Science and Engineering 2017-06, Vol.206 (1), p.12045
Main Authors: Hassan, C S, Yeo, C W, Sahari, B, Salit, M S, Abdul Aziz, N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fiber composites
Fiber orientation
Fiber reinforced polymers
Fiber-matrix adhesion
Flexural strength
Mechanical properties
Sodium hydroxide
Tensile strength
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Summary:Natural fibers have proven to be an excellent reinforcement material for various polymers. In this study, OPEFB fiber with unidirectional alignment was incorporated in epoxy and an investigation on tensile and flexural characteristics of the composite has been carried out. A fiber surface modification utilizing alkaline treatment with 1 sodium hydroxide solution was used in order to increase the fiber matrix bond in the composite. The investigation was carried out for 0°, 45° and 90° fiber orientation. Result showed that the higher the angle of the fiber orientation, the higher the tensile strength and flexural strength the composite will yield.
ISSN:1757-8981
1757-899X
DOI:10.1088/1757-899X/206/1/012045