Water Sorption in Hybrid Polyester/Glass/Jute Composites Processed via Compression Molding and Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding
The aim of this work is to analyze water sorption in hybrid polyester/glass fabric/jute fabric composites molded via compression and VARTM (Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding). The laminates were produced with five different stacking sequences and subjected to water sorption testing at room temp...
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| author | Rudá Aranha Mario A. Albuquerque Filho Cícero de Lima Santos Viviane M. Fonseca José L. V. Rivera Antonio G. B. de Lima Wanderley F. de Amorim Laura H. Carvalho |
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| description | The aim of this work is to analyze water sorption in hybrid polyester/glass fabric/jute fabric composites molded via compression and VARTM (Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding). The laminates were produced with five different stacking sequences and subjected to water sorption testing at room temperature, 50 °C and 70 °C. This study consisted of two stages: experimental and theoretical stages. The composites had a fiber volume content ranging from 30% to 40%. Water absorption and diffusion coefficient in the hybrid composites were intermediate to those reinforced with a single type of fiber. There were no significant differences in these properties based on fiber arrangement once the composites reached saturation. Diffusion coefficient values were higher for specimens with jute fiber on at least one of the outer surfaces. Water sorption rates increased with higher immersion temperatures. The water sorption at saturation point was not affected by the manufacturing process. Among the hybrid composites, those with jute on the surfaces showed the highest diffusion coefficient, while those with glass on the surface had the lowest values. Higher diffusion coefficient values were observed at temperatures of 50 °C and 70 °C. The main influencing factors on the absorbed moisture content for composites are the presence and content of jute fibers in the system and the immersion temperature. The manufacturing process does not affect the water sorption at saturation point. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1c851e591bb04d5fa1beb8320e0579122023-11-24T15:02:37ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602023-11-011522443810.3390/polym15224438Water Sorption in Hybrid Polyester/Glass/Jute Composites Processed via Compression Molding and Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer MoldingRudá Aranha0Mario A. Albuquerque Filho1Cícero de Lima Santos2Viviane M. Fonseca3José L. V. Rivera4Antonio G. B. de Lima5Wanderley F. de Amorim6Laura H. Carvalho7Escuela de Ingeniería Mecánica, Pontifícia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso 1, Valparaíso 2340025, ChilePost-Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande 58429-900, BrazilMechanical Engineering Department, Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande 58429-900, BrazilTextil Engineering Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal 59078-970, BrazilEscuela de Ingeniería Mecánica, Pontifícia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso 1, Valparaíso 2340025, ChileMechanical Engineering Department, Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande 58429-900, BrazilMechanical Engineering Department, Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande 58429-900, BrazilPost-Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering, Federal University of Campina Grande, Campina Grande 58429-900, BrazilThe aim of this work is to analyze water sorption in hybrid polyester/glass fabric/jute fabric composites molded via compression and VARTM (Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding). The laminates were produced with five different stacking sequences and subjected to water sorption testing at room temperature, 50 °C and 70 °C. This study consisted of two stages: experimental and theoretical stages. The composites had a fiber volume content ranging from 30% to 40%. Water absorption and diffusion coefficient in the hybrid composites were intermediate to those reinforced with a single type of fiber. There were no significant differences in these properties based on fiber arrangement once the composites reached saturation. Diffusion coefficient values were higher for specimens with jute fiber on at least one of the outer surfaces. Water sorption rates increased with higher immersion temperatures. The water sorption at saturation point was not affected by the manufacturing process. Among the hybrid composites, those with jute on the surfaces showed the highest diffusion coefficient, while those with glass on the surface had the lowest values. Higher diffusion coefficient values were observed at temperatures of 50 °C and 70 °C. The main influencing factors on the absorbed moisture content for composites are the presence and content of jute fibers in the system and the immersion temperature. The manufacturing process does not affect the water sorption at saturation point.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/22/4438hybrid compositesjute fiberVARTMwater sorption |
| spellingShingle | Rudá Aranha Mario A. Albuquerque Filho Cícero de Lima Santos Viviane M. Fonseca José L. V. Rivera Antonio G. B. de Lima Wanderley F. de Amorim Laura H. Carvalho Water Sorption in Hybrid Polyester/Glass/Jute Composites Processed via Compression Molding and Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding Polymers hybrid composites jute fiber VARTM water sorption |
| title | Water Sorption in Hybrid Polyester/Glass/Jute Composites Processed via Compression Molding and Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding |
| title_full | Water Sorption in Hybrid Polyester/Glass/Jute Composites Processed via Compression Molding and Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding |
| title_fullStr | Water Sorption in Hybrid Polyester/Glass/Jute Composites Processed via Compression Molding and Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding |
| title_full_unstemmed | Water Sorption in Hybrid Polyester/Glass/Jute Composites Processed via Compression Molding and Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding |
| title_short | Water Sorption in Hybrid Polyester/Glass/Jute Composites Processed via Compression Molding and Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding |
| title_sort | water sorption in hybrid polyester glass jute composites processed via compression molding and vacuum assisted resin transfer molding |
| topic | hybrid composites jute fiber VARTM water sorption |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/22/4438 |
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