A review on extraction, chemical treatment, characterization of natural fibers and its composites for potential applications

Peanut oil cake-derived cellulose fiber: Extraction, application of mechanical and thermal properties in pineapple/flax natural fiber composites

Increasing scientific interest has occurred concerning the utilization of natural fiber-enhanced hybrid composites that incorporate one or more types of natural enhancement. Annual natural fiber production is estimated to be 1,783,965 × 103 tons/year. Extensive studies have been conducted in the domains of natural/synthetic as well as natural/natural hybrid composites. As synthetic fibers have better rigidity and strength than natural fibers, natural/synthetic hybrid composites have superior qualities via hybridization compared to natural composites in fibers. In general, natural fiber compounds have lower characteristics, limiting the use of natural composites reinforced by fiber. Significant effort was spent in enhancing the mechanical characteristics of this group of materials to increase their strengths and applications, especially via the hybridization process, by manipulating the characteristics of fiber-reinforced composite materials. Current studies concentrate on enhancing the understanding of natural fiber-matrix adhesion, enhancing processing methods, and natural fiber compatibility. The optimal and resilient conceptions have also been addressed due to the inherently more significant variabilities. Moreover, much research has tackled natural fiber reinforced hybrid composite costs. In addition, this review article aims to offer a review of the variables that lead to the mechanical and structural failure of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites, as well as an overview of the details and costings of the composites.

Critical Review of Natural Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composites: Processing, Properties, Applications and Cost

A comprehensive review on natural fiber/nano-clay reinforced hybrid polymeric composites: Materials and technologies

The concerning waste management issue of natural fibers and the downsides of synthetic fibers have governed natural fibers' utilization as reinforcements in composites. Incorporating a single type of reinforcing fiber does not inevitably produce composites that meet exceptional quality standards, particularly in dynamic mechanical properties. Various studies have demonstrated excellent properties of natural fiber reinforced hybrid composites. Accordingly, this paper aims to review research related to natural fiber reinforced hybrid composites that emphasize the dynamic mechanical properties. A summary for each type of hybrid composites, including thermoset and thermoplastic polymers, biopolymers, nanocomposites, and bionanocomposites was provided. The variables of relevance in this overview are the loss modulus, storage modulus, damping factor, and glass transition temperature. Overall, the reviewed works revealed that lignocellulosic fibers are extensively used to reinforce composites. Nearly all hybridization of multiple reinforcing fibers had synergistic influences on the hybrid composites' dynamic mechanical properties. However, there are several cases whereby the addition of hybrid reinforcing particles leads to a detrimental effect on the composites’ quality. There is a limitless possibility for further improvements of natural fiber reinforced hybrid composites. 

Dynamic mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced hybrid polymer composites: A review

Effect of fibre loading and Ca(OH) 2 treatment on thermal, mechanical, and physical properties of pineapple leaf fibre/polyester reinforced composites

Vibration and Damping Behavior of Biocomposites

Mechanical characterization and water absorption behaviors of pineapple leaf/glass fiber‐reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites

The influence of different weaving patterns on tensile, acoustic, and vibration behavior of intra-ply Kevlar and pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) hybrid woven fabric reinforced epoxy matrix composites was investigated. Intra-ply hybrid Kevlar/PALF woven fabrics were analyzed by three weaves: plain, twill, and basket. Also, epoxy matrix, pure Kevlar, and PALF woven fabric composites were analyzed for comparison purposes. Results revealed that the basket-type hybrid composites exhibited a higher tensile strength of 77 MPa compared to plain (63 MPa) and twill-type (73 MPa) hybrid composites. Plain and twill weave hybrid composites presented higher sound transmission loss levels of 28.9 and 30.5 dB, respectively, at higher frequency levels. Free vibration analysis showed that the PALF composites had higher damping and a lower natural frequency whereas the pure Kevlar and hybrid composites (KP1, KP2, and KP3) exhibited lower damping and higher natural frequencies. 

Mechanical, acoustic and vibration performance of intra‐ply
 Kevlar
 /
 PALF
 epoxy hybrid composites: Effects of different weaving patterns

The effect of jute, kenaf, and banana fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composites with different stacking sequences were fabricated by compression molding techniques. The pure epoxy, pure jute, pure kenaf, pure banana composites are also fabricated for comparison purposes. Tensile, flexural, inter-laminar shear strengths, and hardness properties of the fabricated composites were investigated. Physical parameters like density, water absorption, and thickness swelling were also examined. From mechanical properties, the results are evident that when compared to hybrid composites pure banana composites have the highest tensile, flexural, interlaminar shear strength and shore D hardness value of 41, 67, 18, and 86 MPa respectively. Also, pure banana composites have better water absorption and thickness swelling percentage of 4% and 1.6%. However, KBJJBK hybrid composites exhibit a maximum tensile strength of 34 MPa, flexural strength of 54 MPa. Further BJKKJB hybrid composites possess the highest hardness value of 87, intralaminar shear strength of 17 MPa and lowest water absorption of 8% and thickness swelling percentage of 2%. Certain pure and hybrid configuration have enhanced mechanical strength, stiffness, and lower water absorption and thickness swelling properties, indicating that they are suitable for automotive structural applications. 

Mechanical, absorption, and swelling properties of jute/kenaf/banana reinforced epoxy hybrid composites: Influence of various stacking sequences

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Effect of fibre loading and Ca(OH) 2 treatment on thermal, mechanical, and physical properties of pineapple leaf fibre/polyester reinforced composites

Vibration and Damping Behavior of Biocomposites

Mechanical characterization and water absorption behaviors of pineapple leaf/glass fiber‐reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites

Mechanical, acoustic and vibration performance of intra‐ply Kevlar / PALF epoxy hybrid composites: Effects of different weaving patterns

Mechanical, absorption, and swelling properties of jute/kenaf/banana reinforced epoxy hybrid composites: Influence of various stacking sequences