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Mechanical properties of web kapok/fiberglass-epoxy hybrid composites for marine structures

  • M. A. Mun’aim Mohd Idrus EMAIL logo , Faqihah Nazifa Firdaus , Shamsul Effendy Abdul Hamid , M. Redzuan Zoolfakar , Raa Khimi Shuib , Dai Lam Tran and Asmalina Mohamed Saat
Published/Copyright: June 19, 2024
Pure and Applied Chemistry
From the journal Pure and Applied Chemistry Volume 96 Issue 8

Abstract

This study investigates the mechanical properties of hybrid composites composed of web kapok fibers and fiberglass reinforced with epoxy for potential application in the marine industry. The web kapok fibers were carefully processed using a carding technique to ensure better alignment and consistency. Various composite configurations were produced, and extensive mechanical testing was conducted, including flexural, tensile, and impact tests. The results revealed that the presence of two web kapok fiber layers within the composite significantly increased flexural strength and flexural modulus compared to pure fiberglass laminates. However, a single layer of web kapok fabrics exhibited the highest tensile strength, although it decreased with additional layers. The impact strength of these hybrid composites also showed promising results, especially when compared to raw fiberglass composites. Moreover, these composites exhibited improved resistance to water absorption and corrosion, making them potentially suitable for marine applications. This research highlights the potential of web kapok/fiberglass hybrid composites as an eco-friendly alternative for marine engineering, with implications for reduced environmental impact and sustainable technology in the industry.

Keywords: Advanced materials for environmental protection; epoxy; fabricated; mechanical testing; natural fibre; sandwich structures
Corresponding author: M. A. Mun’aim Mohd Idrus, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology, Dataran Industri Teknologi Kejuruteraan Marin, Bandar Teknologi Maritim, Jalan Pantai Remis, 32200 Lumut, Perak, Malaysia, e-mail:
Article note: A collection of invited papers on the advanced materials for environmental protection.

Funding source: Universiti Kuala Lumpur

Award Identifier / Grant number: Short Term Research Grant (STRG) no. Str. 19051

Acknowledgments

The study was conducted at the Material Engineering laboratory, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology, and School of Materials, Universiti Sains Malaysia. The authors would like to thank the laboratory technicians for their useful contributions to the experimental work.

  1. Research funding: This research was funded by Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (https://doi.org/10.13039/501100009848) under Short Term Research Grant (STRG) No:str19051.

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Published Online: 2024-06-19
Published in Print: 2024-08-27

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https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2024-0021
Keywords for this article
Advanced materials for environmental protection; epoxy; fabricated; mechanical testing; natural fibre; sandwich structures

Articles in the same Issue

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  2. In this issue
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  5. Special topic papers
  6. Nanocomposite nanofibrous membranes of graphene and graphene oxide: water remediation potential
  7. Selection of graphene as a conductive additive for biomass-based activated carbon electrode in capacitive deionization: acid-treated as a practical approach to reduce graphene content
  8. Biochar-based catalysts: a potential disposal of plant biomass from phytoremediation
  9. Bio-based aerogel composites of coconut pith-derived carbon and chitosan for efficient anionic dye-polluted water treatment
  10. Study on synthesizing the complex of sorafenib with 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin to enhance the anticancer activity of the drug substance
  11. An antimicrobial acrylic polyurethane coating with TiO2-Ag hybrid nanoparticles
  12. Efficient synthesis of tricaproin: catalyst and reaction optimization
  13. Enhanced photocatalytic and antibacterial properties of silver–zirconia nanoparticles for environmental pollution treatment
  14. Preparation of sulfur nanoparticles in chitosan-copper complex and investigation of its nematicidal activity against Pratylenchus pratensis in vitro
  15. Fabrication of cathode electrodes based on activated carbon, reduced-graphene for hybrid capacitive deionization technology
  16. Biodegradable thermochromic polylactic acid (PLA) sensor
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  21. Mechanical properties of web kapok/fiberglass-epoxy hybrid composites for marine structures
  22. Investigation on recycling and reprocessing ability of self-healing natural rubber based on ionic crosslink network
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