Impact of Alkali Treatment on Characterization of Tapsi (Sterculia Urens) Natural Bark Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Nowadays, research attention on composite materials accentuates where not only was their unique attributes agglomerated-alleviated weight and density, elevated impact and specific strengths, but also on where their bio-degradability and eco-friendliness transpires. In these, the alkali treated compo...
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| author | K. Hemachandra Reddy R. Meenakshi Reddy M. Ramesh D. Mohana Krishnudu B. Madhusudhan Reddy H. Raghavendra Rao |
| author_facet | K. Hemachandra Reddy R. Meenakshi Reddy M. Ramesh D. Mohana Krishnudu B. Madhusudhan Reddy H. Raghavendra Rao |
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| description | Nowadays, research attention on composite materials accentuates where not only was their unique attributes agglomerated-alleviated weight and density, elevated impact and specific strengths, but also on where their bio-degradability and eco-friendliness transpires. In these, the alkali treated composites, to meet the needs of the aforementioned attributes and economy, with significant applicability in the market avenues. Hence, the present experimental study endeavors on investigating the effect of alkali treatment on mechanical and thermal properties of Tapsi fiber-reinforced polymer composites. Further, their characterization was done using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies. From the results, it is found that 15 gms Tapsi fiber reinforced with NaOH treated specimens exhibited 43.02 MPa and 160 MPa of tensile and flexural strengths, respectively, which is notable and 10 gms Tapsi fiber reinforced with NaOH treated specimens revealed more thermal stability. The results are witnessed that showcase the effect of alkali treatment on the aforementioned properties through different characterization techniques. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5028d558f48c4828b0e55b4b933bff732023-09-20T12:50:16ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2021-03-0118337838910.1080/15440478.2019.16237471623747Impact of Alkali Treatment on Characterization of Tapsi (Sterculia Urens) Natural Bark Fiber Reinforced Polymer CompositesK. Hemachandra Reddy0R. Meenakshi Reddy1M. Ramesh2D. Mohana Krishnudu3B. Madhusudhan Reddy4H. Raghavendra Rao5JNTU College of EngineeringG. Pulla Reddy Engineering CollegeKIT-Kalaignarkarunanidhi Institute of TechnologyG. Pulla Reddy Engineering CollegeG. Pulla Reddy Engineering CollegeG. Pulla Reddy Engineering CollegeNowadays, research attention on composite materials accentuates where not only was their unique attributes agglomerated-alleviated weight and density, elevated impact and specific strengths, but also on where their bio-degradability and eco-friendliness transpires. In these, the alkali treated composites, to meet the needs of the aforementioned attributes and economy, with significant applicability in the market avenues. Hence, the present experimental study endeavors on investigating the effect of alkali treatment on mechanical and thermal properties of Tapsi fiber-reinforced polymer composites. Further, their characterization was done using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies. From the results, it is found that 15 gms Tapsi fiber reinforced with NaOH treated specimens exhibited 43.02 MPa and 160 MPa of tensile and flexural strengths, respectively, which is notable and 10 gms Tapsi fiber reinforced with NaOH treated specimens revealed more thermal stability. The results are witnessed that showcase the effect of alkali treatment on the aforementioned properties through different characterization techniques.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2019.1623747tapsi fibersalkali-treatmentpolymer compositesmechanical propertiesthermal propertiesx-ray diffraction analysis |
| spellingShingle | K. Hemachandra Reddy R. Meenakshi Reddy M. Ramesh D. Mohana Krishnudu B. Madhusudhan Reddy H. Raghavendra Rao Impact of Alkali Treatment on Characterization of Tapsi (Sterculia Urens) Natural Bark Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites Journal of Natural Fibers tapsi fibers alkali-treatment polymer composites mechanical properties thermal properties x-ray diffraction analysis |
| title | Impact of Alkali Treatment on Characterization of Tapsi (Sterculia Urens) Natural Bark Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites |
| title_full | Impact of Alkali Treatment on Characterization of Tapsi (Sterculia Urens) Natural Bark Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites |
| title_fullStr | Impact of Alkali Treatment on Characterization of Tapsi (Sterculia Urens) Natural Bark Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of Alkali Treatment on Characterization of Tapsi (Sterculia Urens) Natural Bark Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites |
| title_short | Impact of Alkali Treatment on Characterization of Tapsi (Sterculia Urens) Natural Bark Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites |
| title_sort | impact of alkali treatment on characterization of tapsi sterculia urens natural bark fiber reinforced polymer composites |
| topic | tapsi fibers alkali-treatment polymer composites mechanical properties thermal properties x-ray diffraction analysis |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2019.1623747 |
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