Mechanical properties of particulate organic natural filler-reinforced polymer composite : A review

Nicholas Kuan, Hoo Tien and Tan, Ming Yee and Yiou, Shen and Mohd. Yazid, Yahya (2021) Mechanical properties of particulate organic natural filler-reinforced polymer composite : A review. Composites and Advanced Materials, 30. pp. 1-17. ISSN 2634-9833

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Abstract

Considering the cost in utilization of organic natural filler as an alternative to manmade fiber and mineral inorganic filler-reinforced polymer composite is of great interest. The main reasons for using natural fillers are to reduce the dependence on petroleum-based, nonrenewable resources and are also a smarter use of environment and financial resources. Only limited research works have been done on the mechanical properties, such as tensile, flexural, and impact on particulate organic natural filler-reinforced polymer composite. The effect of particle size, particle loading, and chemical treatment on mechanical properties of organic natural filler-reinforced polymer composites is reviewed and discussed. The results show that a smaller particle size with an aspect ratio higher than its critical value provided better mechanical properties. With the assumption of good adhesion between the particle filler and matrix, mechanical properties increased with volume fraction until it reached its optimum condition or failure. Effective chemical treatments would improve the homogeneity and adhesion of the filler/matrix, thus enhancing the mechanical properties of the composites.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: composites, mechanical properties, particle-reinforced composite, polymer matrices, natural fiber.
Subjects: T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Divisions: Academic Faculties, Institutes and Centres > Faculty of Engineering
Faculties, Institutes, Centres > Faculty of Engineering
Depositing User: Gani
Date Deposited: 30 Apr 2025 03:17
Last Modified: 30 Apr 2025 03:17
URI: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/48110

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