Flax fiber and its composites: An overview of water and moisture absorption impact on their performance
| Autor: | Mainul Islam, Abdul Moudood, Gaston Martin Francucci, Anisur Rahman, Andreas Öchsner |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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MOISTURE ABSORPTION
Materials science Polymers and Plastics INTERFACIAL STRENGTH Físico-Química Ciencia de los Polímeros Electroquímica INGENIERÍAS Y TECNOLOGÍAS 02 engineering and technology Flax fiber 0203 mechanical engineering Ingeniería de los Materiales Materials Chemistry Water diffusion Composite material Moisture absorption FLAX FIBER COMPOSITES Mechanical Engineering Ciencias Químicas Compuestos WATER DIFFUSION 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology 020303 mechanical engineering & transports Synthetic fiber Mechanics of Materials Ceramics and Composites 0210 nano-technology MECHANICAL PROPERTIES CIENCIAS NATURALES Y EXACTAS |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. 38:323-339 |
| ISSN: | 1530-7964 0731-6844 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0731684418818893 |
| Popis: | Contemporary researchers have specified that natural flax fiber is comparable with synthetic fibers due to its unique physical and mechanical characteristics which have been recognized for decades. Flax fiber-reinforced composites have the potential for wide usage in sport and maritime industries, and as automotive accessories. In addition, this composite is in the development stages for future applications in the aeronautical industry. However, designing the flax composite parts is a challenging task due to the great variability in fiber properties. This is caused by many factors, including the plant origin and growth conditions, plant age, location in the stem, fibers extraction method, and the fact that there is often a non-uniform cross section of the fibers. Furthermore, the water and moisture absorption tendency of the flax fibers and their composites and the consequent detrimental effects on their mechanical performance are also major drawbacks. Fibers may soften and swell with absorbed water molecules, which could affect the performance of this bio-composite. Flax fibers? moisture absorption propensity may lead to a deterioration of the fiber?matrix interface, weakening the interfacial strength and ultimately degrading the quality of the composite. This review represents a brief summary of the main findings of research into flax fiber reinforced composites, focusing on the challenges of its water and moisture absorption behavior on their performance. Fil: Moudood, Abdul. Griffith University; Australia Fil: Rahman, Anisur. Griffith University; Australia Fil: Öchsner, Andreas. Hochschule Esslingen; Alemania Fil: Islam, Mainul. University Of Southern Queensland; Australia Fil: Francucci, Gaston Martin. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Mar del Plata. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales. Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata. Facultad de Ingeniería. Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales; Argentina |
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