Cellulosic fiber based hybrid composites: A comparative investigation into their structurally influencing mechanical properties. (15th February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vignesh, V.; Balaji, A.N.; Mohamed Rabi, B. Raja; Rajini, N.; Ayrilmis, N.; Karthikeyan, M.K.V.; Mohammad, Faruq; Ismail, Sikiru Oluwarotimi; Al-Lohedan, Hamad A.
• Is Part Of: Construction & building materials. Volume 271(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-02-15
• Subjects: Hybrid fiber -- Twisted hybrid fiber -- Wood sawdust filler -- Mechanical properties -- Scanning electron microscopy; Building materials -- Periodicals; 624.18
• DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121587
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0950-0618

Abstract

Highlights: Development and effects of filler on properties of hybrid/twisted natural FRP composites. Better mechanical properties with HIRDLLF and THIRDLLF samples at warp direction. HIRDLBF samples recorded optimum mechanical properties at weft direction. THIRFSLF samples significantly increased in properties than corresponding THIRFSL at warp direction. Demonstration of applicability of the innovative twisted hybrid natural FRP composites. Abstract: This paper focuses on hybrid and twisted hybrid Indian mallow/roselle cellulosic fiber yarn mat reinforced polyester composites and effects of their wood sawdust filler. The composite materials were fabricated usingcompression moldingtechnique. There were four different combinations of hybrid yarn mat composite samples used, while the twisted hybrids were six. An evaluation of the hybrid and twisted hybrid mechanical properties for the single and double layer cases of the yarn mat was done with and without wood sawdust filler effects. The samples were tested at both warp and weft directions. From the results obtained at warp direction, it was observed that for the hybrid double layer case, longitudinal yarn mat with wood sawdust (filler) composite sampleexhibited better tensile, impact and flexural strength properties in comparison with other related composites of hybrid type reported in literature. Moreover, the modified twisted hybrid double layer composites with longitudinal yarn mat andwood sawdust fillersamplerecorded significantly greater improvement on the mechanical properties at warp direction, when compared with the hybrid double layer longitudinal yarn mat composites with wood sawdust filler and other reported similar hybrid composite materials. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) technique was utilized to evaluate morphological internal damage (cracks) and fractured surfaces of the various tested composite samples. Based on their mechanical performances and for further practical evidence, these two types of eco-composites were used to effectively fabricate tri-wheeler auto-wheel hubs and ceiling fan blades, as applicable to automobile and electronics industries, respectively.