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38 articles for “Fiber treatment”
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Literature Review on Overcoming Graphene Dispersion Challenges in Ultra High Performance Concrete: A Review of Self-Dispersion and Bio-Polymer Encapsulation Strategies
Abstract: Abstract—Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) is a new generation of cement-based material because of its higher compressive and tensile strength, increased durability, and higher resistance to environmental degradation. However, UHPC undergoes microcracking when subjected to mechanical and thermal loading, which can jeopardize the long-term performance of the structure, decrease service life, and cause expensive maintenance. Traditional solutions to enhance UHPC durability are centered on material densification and fiber strengthening, while these treatments …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–46 Read article
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Effect of Natural Cellulosic Fiber Surface Modifications on the Mechanical Feature Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: The current era's remedies to global warming revolve around replacing fossil fuels with more ecologically friendly biodegradable materials in order to slow down the rate at which they are being depleted. Calotropis gigantea fruit bunch (CGFB) fiber is one kind of substitute material that this work envisage using in place of plastics in the construction of composite materials, as supported by the study literature. CGFB fiber was chosen for this …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Effect of Temperature on Particle Size Mixed Ratio on Petroleum Hydrocarbon Treatment in Packed Bed Unit using Adsorbent
Abstract: The significance of temperature on the potential characteristics of the adsorbent performance in treatment of polluted water medium was monitored by using both room and sun dried bioadsorbent. The research furthermore showcases the effect of particle size of the bioadsorbent in the treatment process and obtained result revealed that the particle size is a contributing factor to the efficiency and the potential in which the rate of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Mercerization and Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre Reinforced Composite: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Growing public concern about environmental issues has prompted the production of renewable, economical, and ecologically friendly materials. Thus a shift from synthetic fiber reinforced composites to natural fiber reinforced composites can be seen. Since Fibre reinforcement is deciding factors in the Structural properties of any engineered composite. But poor interfacial adhesion of fibre matrix obstruct it's potential while using in structural applications. Different studies suggested that the surface modification techniques …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Physico-Mechanical Performance of Waste Plant Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites for Automotive Applications
Abstract: To maximize the interfacial bond strength, it is necessary to investigate the direct relationship between the degree of fiber-matrix adhesion and the mechanical and fracture behavior of composites. In this work, the strength of the interfacial bond between polypropylene (PP) and waste plant fiber (Dharose plant fiber, DF) that have been subjected to ultraviolet radiation (UV) was established. By using hot press molding, unidirectional composites of PP with dharose plant …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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A Review on Potential Uses and Characterization of Okra Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: The environment, ecology, and new rules from the government agencies are major concerns in the quick-paced society. As a result, scientists and researchers are searching for natural fiber reinforced composites that are biodegradable and renewable. Natural fibers have undeniable advantages over synthetic fibers, including low density, equivalent strength, non-toxicity, low cost, and minimal waste disposal issues. The possible uses of natural fibers have been thoroughly investigated by researchers. But in …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–33 Read article
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Mechanical Characteristics of Polypropylene Composites Reinforced with Hybrid Fibers: Fabrication and Evaluation
Abstract: The goal of current research is to replace synthetic materials with natural, biodegradable, and renewable ones. A lot of study is being done on natural fiber composites because of its unique properties and environmental friendliness. Natural fibers are advantageous since they are easily accessible, manageable, and biodegradable. The goal of the current study is to evaluate the changes in the mechanical properties of polypropylene reinforced with chopped pineapple leaf and …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 20–31 Read article
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Effects of Coupling Agent and Nanoclay on the Mechanical, Morphological and Dimensional Stability of Natural Fiber/Polypropylene Composites
Abstract: Polymer nanocomposite is made up of polymer as a matrix ingredient and reinforcement ingredient as a filler in the form of nanometer particles. These ingredients have dissimilar physical and chemical features and are mixed to generate sole features of nanocomposites. Polypropylene (PP) was nominated as the polymer matrix ingredient. Reinforcement ingredients used include organically modified montmorillonite with natural fiber. Various composites based on polypropylene, natural fiber, and organically modified montmorillonite …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Influence of Concentration Variation of Chemical Pre Treatments on Tensile Properties of Coir Fibre Reinforced Composites
Abstract: Composite material consisting randomly oriented coir fibres and epoxy resin have been studied. This study tends to analyze the tensile properties of coir fibre (10mm length) reinforced with epoxy resin by treating with Na0H and KMn04 of different concentrations. Fibers are bonded together with epoxy resin by hand layup process and cured at room temperature for 24 hours to form composite. Different tensile properties of composite were investigated in accordance …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Comprehensive Review on Bamboo-Based CompositeMaterials for Sustainable Engineering Applications
Abstract: Among various natural resources, bamboo has emerged as a promising reinforcement material due to its rapid growth rate, wide availability, low cost, and excellent specific mechanical properties. Bamboobased composite materials combine high strength-to-weight ratio with renewability, making them attractive for diverse engineering applications. The increasing concerns related to resource depletion, carbon emissions, and end-of-life disposal of synthetic composites further highlight the need for biobased and sustainable material solutions. This review …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Plant-Drive Natural Fiber Reinforced ThermoplasticComposites by Film Stacking Method
Abstract: Fiber reinforced polymer composites have a long history of being significant in a variety of applications because of their exceptional specific strength and modulus. An alternative to synthetic polymers that pollute the environment is provided by thermoplastic and vetiver fiber (VF) composites. In comparison to conventional reinforcing fibers (glass and carbon fiber), natural fibers (such as banana, sisal, coir, jute, vetiver, flax, hemp, and kenaf) have the following benefits: they …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–39 Read article
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Adsorption by waste materials - An effective method for removal of pollutants from wastewater
Abstract: Various pollutants in wastewater with high organic and metal content poses a major problem in the field of wastewater treatment. Removal of pollutants by adsorption is very effective and economical method. Low cost materials can be used for adsorption preparation. These include adsorbents prepared from saw dust, bagasse pith, rice husk ash, activated coconut shell powder controlled burnt wood charcoal, fly ash, peat, wood, jute fibers. It is envisaged to …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–19 Read article
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Review on Natural Fiber Composites: Banana/Hemp Fiber and Its Hybrid Composites
Abstract: The centuries ago usage of composites materials plays important role in industrial revolution. In ancient days Egyptians used straw as reinforcement in clay bricks to build house. With the invented of glass fiber and resins, glass fiber reinforced composites found its application in many areas. Abundance nature and moderate specific strength than most of the organic fibers, low density and biodegradable nature make the natural fiber as attractive reinforcement in …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 14–27 Read article
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Flexural Properties of Vetiver Fiber Reinforced Polyethylene Composite are Affected by Processing Parameters
Abstract: Fiber reinforced polymer composites have long been influential in a variety of applications due to their great particular strength and modulus. Vetiver fiber (VF)/thermoplastic composites are an alternative material for solving the environmental pollution problem related to synthetic polymers. The benefits of natural fibers (such as coir, jute, vetiver, calotropis gigantea, flax, hemp, kenaf, etc.) over traditional reinforcing fibers (glass and carbon fiber) are their easy obtainability, renewability, non-corrosive nature, …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Mechanical Behavior of AA7075/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: This paper reports on the mechanical properties of As-cast and heat-treated AA7075 polymer composites reinforced with glass fibers from 1 to 5 wt%. The polymer composites were fabricated using the Compo casting method, in which short glass fibers were introduced into the vortex created in the molten alloy through an impeller rotated at 500 rpm. The molten mass was thoroughly stirred and poured into permanent molds and squeezed under pressure. …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Fabrication and Study of Natural Plant Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: Snake grass fiber (sansevieria trifasciata fiber, STF)-strengthened polypropylene (PP) based composites (30 wt% by fiber) was made by hot press technique. STFs were modified by ultraviolet (UV) rays and the composites they produced were evaluated. Optimized STFs were again modified with monomer using UV rays to progress the mechanical features of the composites. Monomer concentration and no. of UV rays were optimized in terms of grafting and mechanical features of …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 11–22 Read article
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Preparation and Evaluation of Plant-Based Coir Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites
Abstract: In the present article, unidirectional coir fiber (CF) and alkali-treated CF (ACF) were incorporated in polypropylene (PP) with and without 3-aminopropyl trimethoxy silane (AS) and tetramethoxy orthosilicate (TS) to produce composites by a compression molding technique. The basic properties of PP/CF composites (e.g. tensile strength, tensile modulus, impact strength, and water absorption) have enhanced with increasing CF content. The incorporation of AS and TS after alkali pretreatment for CF composites …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–47 Read article
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Design and Implementation of Liquid Crystal Devices and Study its Nano Applications
Abstract: Photoalignment has clear benefits in correlation with the ordinarily "scouring" treatment of the substrates of fluid precious stone presentation (LCD) cells. The fluid gem photoalignment is nano- innovation, as the thickness of the arrangement layer is around 2–15 nm. The use of the photograph arrangement and photograph designing nano innovation for the new age of photonic and show gadgets will be inspected. We discussed about LC polarization regulators, rotators, and …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 31–39 Read article