Study on characterization of Furcraea foetida new natural fiber as composite reinforcement for lightweight applications
The exploration of new natural fibers in the field of polymer composites can contribute to increase the invention of natural reinforcements and expand their use in possible applications. In the present work, the physico-chemical, thermal, tensile and morphological properties of Furcraea foetida (FF)...
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| author | Manimaran, P. Senthamaraikannan, P. Sanjay, M. R. Marichelvam, M. K. Jawaid, Mohammad |
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| description | The exploration of new natural fibers in the field of polymer composites can contribute to increase the invention of natural reinforcements and expand their use in possible applications. In the present work, the physico-chemical, thermal, tensile and morphological properties of Furcraea foetida (FF) fiber are presented for the first time. Chemical analysis results shows that FF has relatively higher cellulose (68.35%) with lower hemicelluloses (11.46%) and lignin (12.32%). Structural analysis of FF was conducted by Fourier transform infrared and 13C (CP-MAS) nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis evidenced that FF has crystallinity index of 52.6% with crystalline size of 28.36 nmThe surface morphology of FF was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray micro analyzer (EDX) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) reveals thermal constancy of the fiber upto 320.5 °C with the kinetic activation energy of 66.64 kJ/mol, which can be used as reinforcements in thermoplastic green composite whose working temperatures is below 300 °C. The FF results were compared with those of other natural fibers, and indicated as a suitable alternative source for composite manufacture. |
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| spelling | upm-740002020-04-29T04:33:33Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/74000/ Study on characterization of Furcraea foetida new natural fiber as composite reinforcement for lightweight applications Manimaran, P. Senthamaraikannan, P. Sanjay, M. R. Marichelvam, M. K. Jawaid, Mohammad The exploration of new natural fibers in the field of polymer composites can contribute to increase the invention of natural reinforcements and expand their use in possible applications. In the present work, the physico-chemical, thermal, tensile and morphological properties of Furcraea foetida (FF) fiber are presented for the first time. Chemical analysis results shows that FF has relatively higher cellulose (68.35%) with lower hemicelluloses (11.46%) and lignin (12.32%). Structural analysis of FF was conducted by Fourier transform infrared and 13C (CP-MAS) nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis evidenced that FF has crystallinity index of 52.6% with crystalline size of 28.36 nmThe surface morphology of FF was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray micro analyzer (EDX) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) reveals thermal constancy of the fiber upto 320.5 °C with the kinetic activation energy of 66.64 kJ/mol, which can be used as reinforcements in thermoplastic green composite whose working temperatures is below 300 °C. The FF results were compared with those of other natural fibers, and indicated as a suitable alternative source for composite manufacture. Elsevier 2018 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/74000/1/Study%20on%20characterization%20of%20Furcraea%20foetida%20new%20natural%20fiber%20as%20composite%20reinforcement%20for%20lightweight%20applications.pdf Manimaran, P. and Senthamaraikannan, P. and Sanjay, M. R. and Marichelvam, M. K. and Jawaid, Mohammad (2018) Study on characterization of Furcraea foetida new natural fiber as composite reinforcement for lightweight applications. Carbohydrate Polymers, 181. 650 - 658. ISSN 0144-8617; ESSN: 1879-1344 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.11.099 |
| spellingShingle | Manimaran, P. Senthamaraikannan, P. Sanjay, M. R. Marichelvam, M. K. Jawaid, Mohammad Study on characterization of Furcraea foetida new natural fiber as composite reinforcement for lightweight applications |
| title | Study on characterization of Furcraea foetida new natural fiber as composite reinforcement for lightweight applications |
| title_full | Study on characterization of Furcraea foetida new natural fiber as composite reinforcement for lightweight applications |
| title_fullStr | Study on characterization of Furcraea foetida new natural fiber as composite reinforcement for lightweight applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Study on characterization of Furcraea foetida new natural fiber as composite reinforcement for lightweight applications |
| title_short | Study on characterization of Furcraea foetida new natural fiber as composite reinforcement for lightweight applications |
| title_sort | study on characterization of furcraea foetida new natural fiber as composite reinforcement for lightweight applications |
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