TY - CHAP
T1 - Influence of seawater ageing on the physical and mechanical properties of the natural fiber-reinforced composites
AU - Jefferson Andrew, J.
AU - Dhakal, Hom
PY - 2022/2/26
Y1 - 2022/2/26
N2 - Due to the sustainable, and commercial outcomes of the natural fibers, along with their desired features such as high specific mechanical properties, natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRCs) are exhibiting a strong potential to be employed in different applications such as aerospace, automotive, packaging, etc. This chapter presents a comprehensive discussion on the main characteristics of seawater ageing and moisture ingress mechanism influencing natural fibers and their performance as reinforcement in polymer matrix composites. This chapter presents the influence of seawater ageing on the physical and mechanical properties of NFRCs. Furthermore, the chapter also discuss various measures to prevent moisture ingress. Many researchers have been focusing attention to overcome the issues due to moisture absorption, with particular interest paid to the physical and chemical treatment of reinforcements and improving the fibre–matrix interface strength. Recent studies and developments dealing with moisture repellent coatings are also discussed.
AB - Due to the sustainable, and commercial outcomes of the natural fibers, along with their desired features such as high specific mechanical properties, natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRCs) are exhibiting a strong potential to be employed in different applications such as aerospace, automotive, packaging, etc. This chapter presents a comprehensive discussion on the main characteristics of seawater ageing and moisture ingress mechanism influencing natural fibers and their performance as reinforcement in polymer matrix composites. This chapter presents the influence of seawater ageing on the physical and mechanical properties of NFRCs. Furthermore, the chapter also discuss various measures to prevent moisture ingress. Many researchers have been focusing attention to overcome the issues due to moisture absorption, with particular interest paid to the physical and chemical treatment of reinforcements and improving the fibre–matrix interface strength. Recent studies and developments dealing with moisture repellent coatings are also discussed.
KW - Natural-fiber reinforced composites (NFRCs)
KW - moisture absorption
KW - ageing
KW - mechanical and thermal properties
KW - chemical and physical treatments
KW - coatings
M3 - Chapter (peer-reviewed)
SN - 9789811683596
T3 - Composites Science and Technology
BT - Aging Effects on Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
A2 - Muthukumar, Chandrasekhar
A2 - Krishnasamy, SenthilKumar
A2 - Thiagamani, Senthil Muthu Kumar
A2 - Siengchin, Suchart
PB - Springer
ER -