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Costa UO, Garcia Filho FDC, Río TGD, Rodrigues JGP, Simonassi NT, Monteiro SN, Nascimento LFC. Mechanical Properties Optimization of Hybrid Aramid and Jute Fabrics-Reinforced Graphene Nanoplatelets in Functionalized HDPE Matrix Nanocomposites. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15112460. [PMID: 37299259 DOI: 10.3390/polym15112460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Natural lignocellulosic fibers (NLFs) have been used as a reinforcement for polymer matrix composites in the past couple of decades. Their biodegradability, renewability, and abundance make them appealing for sustainable materials. However, synthetic fibers surpass NLFs in mechanical and thermal properties. Combining these fibers as a hybrid reinforcement in polymeric materials shows promise for multifunctional materials and structures. Functionalizing these composites with graphene-based materials could lead to superior properties. This research optimized the tensile and impact resistance of a jute/aramid/HDPE hybrid nanocomposite by the addition of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP). The hybrid structure with 10 jute/10 aramid layers and 0.10 wt.% GNP exhibited a 2433% increase in mechanical toughness, a 591% increase in tensile strength, and a 462% reduction in ductility compared to neat jute/HDPE composites. A SEM analysis revealed the influence of GNP nano-functionalization on the failure mechanisms of these hybrid nanocomposites.
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- Ulisses Oliveira Costa
- Materials Science Department of Military Institute of Engineering-IME, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil
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- Durability and Mechanical Integrity of Structural Materials Group (DIMME), School of Experimental Sciences and Technology, Rey Juan Carlos University, C/Tulipán, s/n. Móstoles, 28933 Madrid, Spain
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- Catalysis Laboratory for Polymerization, Recycling and Biodegradable Polymers (LCPRB), Professor Eloisa Mano Macromolecules Institute-IMA, Rio de Janeiro 21941-598, Brazil
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- Materials Science Department of State University of Northern Rio de Janeiro-UENF, Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro 28013-602, Brazil
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- Materials Science Department of Military Institute of Engineering-IME, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil
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Martinelli FRB, Ribeiro FRC, Marvila MT, Monteiro SN, Filho FDCG, Azevedo ARGD. A Review of the Use of Coconut Fiber in Cement Composites. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15051309. [PMID: 36904550 PMCID: PMC10007414 DOI: 10.3390/polym15051309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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The use of plant fibers in cementitious composites has been gaining prominence with the need for more sustainable construction materials. It occurs due to the advantages natural fibers provide to these composites, such as the reduction of density, fragmentation, and propagation of cracks in concrete. The consumption of coconut, a fruit grown in tropical countries, generates shells that are improperly disposed of in the environment. The objective of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of the use of coconut fibers and coconut fiber textile mesh in cement-based materials. For this purpose, discussions were conducted on plant fibers, the production and characteristics of coconut fibers, cementitious composites reinforced with coconut fibers, cementitious composites reinforced with textile mesh as an innovative material to absorb coconut fibers, and treatments of coconut fiber for improved product performance and durability. Finally, future perspectives on this field of study have also been highlighted. Thus, this paper aims to understand the behavior of cementitious matrices reinforced with plant fibers and demonstrate that coconut fiber has a high capacity to be used in cementitious composites instead of synthetic fibers.
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- Flávia Regina Bianchi Martinelli
- LAMAV-Advanced Materials Laboratory, Campos dos Goytacazes, State University of the Northern Rio de Janeiro, Campos dos Goytacazes 28013-602, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Materials Science, IME-Military Institute of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Materials Science, IME-Military Institute of Engineering, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, RJ, Brazil
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- LECIV-Civil Engineering Laboratory, UENF-State University of the Northern Rio de Janeiro, Campos dos Goytacazes 28013-602, RJ, Brazil
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Oliveira MS, da Luz FS, Lopera HAC, Nascimento LFC, Garcia Filho FDC, Monteiro SN. Energy Absorption and Limit Velocity of Epoxy Composites Incorporated with Fique Fabric as Ballistic Armor-A Brief Report. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13162727. [PMID: 34451267 PMCID: PMC8402047 DOI: 10.3390/polym13162727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Polymer composites reinforced with natural fabric have recently been investigated as possible ballistic armor for personal protection against different levels of ammunition. In particular, fabric made of fique fibers, which is extracted from the leaves of the Furcraea andina, was applied as reinforcement for polymer composites used in a multilayered armor system (MAS). The superior performance of the fique fabric composites as a second MAS layer motivated this brief report on the determination of the absorbed energy and capability to limit velocity in the stand-alone ballistic tests. The single plates of epoxy composites, which were reinforced with up to 50 vol% of fique fabric, were ballistic tested as targets against 7.62 mm high-speed, ~840 m/s, impact ammunition for the first time. The results were statistically analyzed by the Weibull method and ANOVA. The absorbed energies of the 200–219 J and limit velocities of 202–211 m/s were found statistically similar to the epoxy composites reinforced with the fique fabric from 15 to 50 vol%. Predominantly, these findings are better than those reported for the plain epoxy and aramid fabric (KevlarTM) used as stand-alone plates with the same thickness. Macrocracks in the 15 and 30 vol% fique fabric composites compromise their application as armor plates. The delamination rupture mechanism was revealed by scanning electron microscopy. By contrast, the integrity was maintained in the 40 and 50 vol% composites, ensuring superior ballistic protection compared to the use of KevlarTM.
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- Michelle Souza Oliveira
- Department of Materials Science, Military Institute of Engineering—IME, Praça General Tibúrcio 80, Urca, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil; (M.S.O.); (L.F.C.N.); (F.d.C.G.F.); (S.N.M.)
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- Department of Materials Science, Military Institute of Engineering—IME, Praça General Tibúrcio 80, Urca, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil; (M.S.O.); (L.F.C.N.); (F.d.C.G.F.); (S.N.M.)
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- Department of Materials Science, Military Institute of Engineering—IME, Praça General Tibúrcio 80, Urca, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil; (M.S.O.); (L.F.C.N.); (F.d.C.G.F.); (S.N.M.)
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- Department of Materials Science, Military Institute of Engineering—IME, Praça General Tibúrcio 80, Urca, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil; (M.S.O.); (L.F.C.N.); (F.d.C.G.F.); (S.N.M.)
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- Department of Materials Science, Military Institute of Engineering—IME, Praça General Tibúrcio 80, Urca, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil; (M.S.O.); (L.F.C.N.); (F.d.C.G.F.); (S.N.M.)
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da Luz FS, Garcia Filho FDC, del-Río MTG, Nascimento LFC, Pinheiro WA, Monteiro SN. Graphene-Incorporated Natural Fiber Polymer Composites: A First Overview. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12071601. [PMID: 32708475 PMCID: PMC7408016 DOI: 10.3390/polym12071601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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A novel class of graphene-based materials incorporated into natural lignocellulosic fiber (NLF) polymer composites is surging since 2011. The present overview is the first attempt to compile achievements regarding this novel class of composites both in terms of technical and scientific researches as well as development of innovative products. A brief description of the graphene nature and its recent isolation from graphite is initially presented together with the processing of its main derivatives. In particular, graphene-based materials, such as nanographene (NG), exfoliated graphene/graphite nanoplatelet (GNP), graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), as well as other carbon-based nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotube (CNT), are effectively being incorporated into NLF composites. Their disclosed superior mechanical, thermal, electrical, and ballistic properties are discussed in specific publications. Interfacial shear strength of 575 MPa and tensile strength of 379 MPa were attained in 1 wt % GO-jute fiber and 0.75 wt % jute fiber, respectively, epoxy composites. Moreover, a Young’s modulus of 44.4 GPa was reported for 0.75 wt % GO-jute fiber composite. An important point of interest concerning this incorporation is the fact that the amphiphilic character of graphene allows a better way to enhance the interfacial adhesion between hydrophilic NLF and hydrophobic polymer matrix. As indicated in this overview, two basic incorporation strategies have so far been adopted. In the first, NG, GNP, GO, rGO and CNT are used as hybrid filler together with NLF to reinforce polymer composites. The second one starts with GO or rGO as a coating to functionalize molecular bonding with NLF, which is then added into a polymeric matrix. Both strategies are contributing to develop innovative products for energy storage, drug release, biosensor, functional electronic clothes, medical implants, and armor for ballistic protection. As such, this first overview intends to provide a critical assessment of a surging class of composite materials and unveil successful development associated with graphene incorporated NLF polymer composites.
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- Fernanda Santos da Luz
- Military Institute of Engineering—IME, Materials Science Program, Praça General Tibúrcio 80, Urca, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil; (F.S.d.L.); (L.F.C.N.); (W.A.P.)
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California San Diego—UCSD, La Jolla, CA 92093-0411, USA or (F.d.C.G.F.); (M.T.G.d.-R.)
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- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California San Diego—UCSD, La Jolla, CA 92093-0411, USA or (F.d.C.G.F.); (M.T.G.d.-R.)
- DIMME, Grupo de Durabilidad e Integridad Mecánica de Materiales Estructurales, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, C/Tulipán, s/n, 28933 Móstoles, Madrid, Spain
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- Military Institute of Engineering—IME, Materials Science Program, Praça General Tibúrcio 80, Urca, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil; (F.S.d.L.); (L.F.C.N.); (W.A.P.)
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- Military Institute of Engineering—IME, Materials Science Program, Praça General Tibúrcio 80, Urca, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil; (F.S.d.L.); (L.F.C.N.); (W.A.P.)
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- Military Institute of Engineering—IME, Materials Science Program, Praça General Tibúrcio 80, Urca, Rio de Janeiro 22290-270, Brazil; (F.S.d.L.); (L.F.C.N.); (W.A.P.)
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