11 An overview of mechanical and corrosion properties of aluminium matrix composites reinforced with plant based natural fibres
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Isah Aliyu
Abstract
Many researchers have become more interested in utilizing plant based natural fibre as reinforcement for the fabrication of aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) in recent time. The utilization of these environmentally friendly and cost effective plant based natural fibre is necessitated to avoid environmental pollution. The desire for cost-effective and low-cost energy materials in automotive, biomedical, aerospace, marine, and other applications, however, is redefining the research environment in plant based natural fibre metal matrix composite materials. As a result, the goal of this review study is to investigate the impact of agricultural waste-based reinforcements on the mechanical properties and corrosion behaviour of AMCs made using various fabrication routes. Processing settings can be modified to produce homogenous structures with superior AMC characteristics, according to the findings. Plant based natural fibre ash reinforcing materials such as palm kernel shell ash, rice husk ash, sugarcane bagasse, bamboo stem ash, and corn cob ash can reduce AMCs density without sacrificing mechanical qualities. Furthermore, efficient utilization of plant based natural fibre reduces manufacturing costs and prevents environmental pollution, making it a sustainable material. Brittle composites, unlike ceramic and synthetic reinforced composites, are not formed by plant based natural fibre reinforcements. As a result of our findings, plant based natural fibre AMCs have a high potential to replace expensive and hazardous ceramic and synthetic reinforced-AMCs, which can be used in a variety of automotive applications requiring lower cost, higher strength-to-weight ratio, and corrosion resistance.
Abstract
Many researchers have become more interested in utilizing plant based natural fibre as reinforcement for the fabrication of aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) in recent time. The utilization of these environmentally friendly and cost effective plant based natural fibre is necessitated to avoid environmental pollution. The desire for cost-effective and low-cost energy materials in automotive, biomedical, aerospace, marine, and other applications, however, is redefining the research environment in plant based natural fibre metal matrix composite materials. As a result, the goal of this review study is to investigate the impact of agricultural waste-based reinforcements on the mechanical properties and corrosion behaviour of AMCs made using various fabrication routes. Processing settings can be modified to produce homogenous structures with superior AMC characteristics, according to the findings. Plant based natural fibre ash reinforcing materials such as palm kernel shell ash, rice husk ash, sugarcane bagasse, bamboo stem ash, and corn cob ash can reduce AMCs density without sacrificing mechanical qualities. Furthermore, efficient utilization of plant based natural fibre reduces manufacturing costs and prevents environmental pollution, making it a sustainable material. Brittle composites, unlike ceramic and synthetic reinforced composites, are not formed by plant based natural fibre reinforcements. As a result of our findings, plant based natural fibre AMCs have a high potential to replace expensive and hazardous ceramic and synthetic reinforced-AMCs, which can be used in a variety of automotive applications requiring lower cost, higher strength-to-weight ratio, and corrosion resistance.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- About the editors V
- Preface IX
- Contents XI
- List of contributing authors XIX
- 1 Polybutylene succinate (PBS)/natural fiber green composites: melt blending processes and tensile properties 1
- 2 Material selection and conceptual design in natural fibre composites 15
- 3 Amine compounds post-treatment on formaldehyde emission and properties of urea formaldehyde bonded particleboard 27
- 4 Manufacturing defects of woven natural fibre thermoset composites 39
- 5 Manufacturing defects and interfacial adhesion of Arenga Pinnata and kenaf fibre reinforced fibreglass/kevlar hybrid composite in boat construction application 57
- 6 Wettability of keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.) wood after weathering under tropical climate 67
- 7 Mechanical performance and failure characteristics of cross laminated timber (CLT) manufactured from tropical hardwoods species 77
- 8 Constructing a framework for selecting natural fibres as reinforcements composites based on grey relational analysis 87
- 9 Thermal properties of wood flour reinforced polyamide 6 biocomposites by twin screw extrusion 99
- 10 Characterization of lignocellulosic S. persica fibre and its composites: a review 111
- 11 An overview of mechanical and corrosion properties of aluminium matrix composites reinforced with plant based natural fibres 131
- 12 Physical and mechanical properties of Acacia mangium plywood after sanding treatment 161
- 13 Effect of sugarcane bagasse on thermal and mechanical properties of thermoplastic cassava starch/beeswax composites 171
- 14 The properties of 3D printed poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/poly (butylene-adipate-terephthalate) (PBAT) blend and oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) reinforced PLA/PBAT composites used in fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printing 187
- 15 Properties of plybamboo manufactured from two Malaysian bamboo species— 205
- 16 Fundamental study of commercial polylactic acid and coconut fiber/polylactic acid filaments for 3D printing 215
- 17 Flexural analysis of hemp, kenaf and glass fibre-reinforced polyester resin 231
- 18 Effect of stacking sequence on tensile properties of glass, hemp and kenaf hybrid composites 247
- 19 Investigation on impact properties of different type of fibre form: hybrid hemp/ glass and kenaf/glass composites 259
- Index 277
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- About the editors V
- Preface IX
- Contents XI
- List of contributing authors XIX
- 1 Polybutylene succinate (PBS)/natural fiber green composites: melt blending processes and tensile properties 1
- 2 Material selection and conceptual design in natural fibre composites 15
- 3 Amine compounds post-treatment on formaldehyde emission and properties of urea formaldehyde bonded particleboard 27
- 4 Manufacturing defects of woven natural fibre thermoset composites 39
- 5 Manufacturing defects and interfacial adhesion of Arenga Pinnata and kenaf fibre reinforced fibreglass/kevlar hybrid composite in boat construction application 57
- 6 Wettability of keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.) wood after weathering under tropical climate 67
- 7 Mechanical performance and failure characteristics of cross laminated timber (CLT) manufactured from tropical hardwoods species 77
- 8 Constructing a framework for selecting natural fibres as reinforcements composites based on grey relational analysis 87
- 9 Thermal properties of wood flour reinforced polyamide 6 biocomposites by twin screw extrusion 99
- 10 Characterization of lignocellulosic S. persica fibre and its composites: a review 111
- 11 An overview of mechanical and corrosion properties of aluminium matrix composites reinforced with plant based natural fibres 131
- 12 Physical and mechanical properties of Acacia mangium plywood after sanding treatment 161
- 13 Effect of sugarcane bagasse on thermal and mechanical properties of thermoplastic cassava starch/beeswax composites 171
- 14 The properties of 3D printed poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/poly (butylene-adipate-terephthalate) (PBAT) blend and oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) reinforced PLA/PBAT composites used in fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printing 187
- 15 Properties of plybamboo manufactured from two Malaysian bamboo species— 205
- 16 Fundamental study of commercial polylactic acid and coconut fiber/polylactic acid filaments for 3D printing 215
- 17 Flexural analysis of hemp, kenaf and glass fibre-reinforced polyester resin 231
- 18 Effect of stacking sequence on tensile properties of glass, hemp and kenaf hybrid composites 247
- 19 Investigation on impact properties of different type of fibre form: hybrid hemp/ glass and kenaf/glass composites 259
- Index 277
