A Review on the Thermal Characterisation of Natural and Hybrid Fiber Composites
The thermal stability of natural fiber composites is a relevant aspect to be considered since the processing temperature plays a critical role in the manufacturing process of composites. At higher temperatures, the natural fiber components (cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin) start to degrade and...
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| author | Jorge S. S. Neto Henrique F. M. de Queiroz Ricardo A. A. Aguiar Mariana D. Banea |
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| description | The thermal stability of natural fiber composites is a relevant aspect to be considered since the processing temperature plays a critical role in the manufacturing process of composites. At higher temperatures, the natural fiber components (cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin) start to degrade and their major properties (mechanical and thermal) change. Different methods are used in the literature to determine the thermal properties of natural fiber composites as well as to help to understand and determine their suitability for a certain applications (e.g., Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and differential mechanical thermal analysis (DMA)). Weight loss percentage, the degradation temperature, glass transition temperature (<i>T<sub>g</sub></i>), and viscoelastic properties (storage modulus, loss modulus, and the damping factor) are the most common thermal properties determined by these methods. This paper provides an overview of the recent advances made regarding the thermal properties of natural and hybrid fiber composites in thermoset and thermoplastic polymeric matrices. First, the main factors that affect the thermal properties of natural and hybrid fiber composites (fiber and matrix type, the presence of fillers, fiber content and orientation, the treatment of the fibers, and manufacturing process) are briefly presented. Further, the methods used to determine the thermal properties of natural and hybrid composites are discussed. It is concluded that thermal analysis can provide useful information for the development of new materials and the optimization of the selection process of these materials for new applications. It is crucial to ensure that the natural fibers used in the composites can withstand the heat required during the fabrication process and retain their characteristics in service. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b36db16fa9854c4b975d6270df991bc72023-11-23T10:16:12ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602021-12-011324442510.3390/polym13244425A Review on the Thermal Characterisation of Natural and Hybrid Fiber CompositesJorge S. S. Neto0Henrique F. M. de Queiroz1Ricardo A. A. Aguiar2Mariana D. Banea3Federal Centre of Technological Education in Rio de Janeiro (CEFET/RJ), Rio de Janeiro 20271-110, BrazilFederal Centre of Technological Education in Rio de Janeiro (CEFET/RJ), Rio de Janeiro 20271-110, BrazilFederal Centre of Technological Education in Rio de Janeiro (CEFET/RJ), Rio de Janeiro 20271-110, BrazilFederal Centre of Technological Education in Rio de Janeiro (CEFET/RJ), Rio de Janeiro 20271-110, BrazilThe thermal stability of natural fiber composites is a relevant aspect to be considered since the processing temperature plays a critical role in the manufacturing process of composites. At higher temperatures, the natural fiber components (cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin) start to degrade and their major properties (mechanical and thermal) change. Different methods are used in the literature to determine the thermal properties of natural fiber composites as well as to help to understand and determine their suitability for a certain applications (e.g., Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and differential mechanical thermal analysis (DMA)). Weight loss percentage, the degradation temperature, glass transition temperature (<i>T<sub>g</sub></i>), and viscoelastic properties (storage modulus, loss modulus, and the damping factor) are the most common thermal properties determined by these methods. This paper provides an overview of the recent advances made regarding the thermal properties of natural and hybrid fiber composites in thermoset and thermoplastic polymeric matrices. First, the main factors that affect the thermal properties of natural and hybrid fiber composites (fiber and matrix type, the presence of fillers, fiber content and orientation, the treatment of the fibers, and manufacturing process) are briefly presented. Further, the methods used to determine the thermal properties of natural and hybrid composites are discussed. It is concluded that thermal analysis can provide useful information for the development of new materials and the optimization of the selection process of these materials for new applications. It is crucial to ensure that the natural fibers used in the composites can withstand the heat required during the fabrication process and retain their characteristics in service.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/24/4425natural fiber reinforced composite materialthermal analysisthermogravimetric analysis (TGA)differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)differential mechanical thermal analysis (DMA) |
| spellingShingle | Jorge S. S. Neto Henrique F. M. de Queiroz Ricardo A. A. Aguiar Mariana D. Banea A Review on the Thermal Characterisation of Natural and Hybrid Fiber Composites Polymers natural fiber reinforced composite material thermal analysis thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) differential mechanical thermal analysis (DMA) |
| title | A Review on the Thermal Characterisation of Natural and Hybrid Fiber Composites |
| title_full | A Review on the Thermal Characterisation of Natural and Hybrid Fiber Composites |
| title_fullStr | A Review on the Thermal Characterisation of Natural and Hybrid Fiber Composites |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Review on the Thermal Characterisation of Natural and Hybrid Fiber Composites |
| title_short | A Review on the Thermal Characterisation of Natural and Hybrid Fiber Composites |
| title_sort | review on the thermal characterisation of natural and hybrid fiber composites |
| topic | natural fiber reinforced composite material thermal analysis thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) differential mechanical thermal analysis (DMA) |
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