Impact of Chemical Conditioning on the Mechanical Performance of Pine Fibre-Reinforced Composites

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Ashwin Sailesh,

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Sangeeta Mundra,

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Sachin R Kandharkar,

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P.Arthi Devarani,

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G.Dhanraj,

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PremaLatha V,

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R.Ashok Gandhi,

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Kirubakaran D,

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M Anusuya,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Sairam Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, COEP Technological University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MES Wadia College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering,RMK College of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, India
  5. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,CSI College of Engineering, Ketti, Tamil Nadu, India
  6. Assistant Professor, Department Computer Science and Engineering,Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Andhra Pradesh, India
  7. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu,
  8. Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering,St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology, OMR, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  9. Professor, Department of Physics, Indra Ganesan College of Engineering, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India

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The study examines the effects of treatments like alkaline, silane, and acetylation on enhancing the mechanical strength and reducing water absorption in pine fiber-reinforced composites. Natural fibres, while eco-friendly and sustainable, present challenges in fibre-matrix adhesion due to their hydrophilic nature, impacting composite performance. Chemical treatments were employed to modify fibre surface characteristics, enhance interfacial bonding, and thereby improve mechanical properties. Silane-treated composites exhibited the highest tensile and flexural strengths, with tensile strength increasing by approximately 30% compared to untreated composites, due to covalent bonding that enhances fibre-matrix adhesion. Alkaline treatment showed an increase in impact resistance by improving fibre roughness and mechanical interlocking. Acetylation significantly reduced water absorption, achieving a reduction of 40-50%, making it ideal for applications where moisture resistance is crucial. The results underline the potential of chemical treatments in optimizing natural fibre composites for various structural applications, contributing to the development of sustainable materials with tailored mechanical properties.

Keywords: Pine fibre-reinforced composites, Chemical treatment, Mechanical properties, Fibre-matrix adhesion, Water absorption

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Ashwin Sailesh, Sangeeta Mundra, Sachin R Kandharkar, P.Arthi Devarani, G.Dhanraj, PremaLatha V, R.Ashok Gandhi, Kirubakaran D, M Anusuya. Impact of Chemical Conditioning on the Mechanical Performance of Pine Fibre-Reinforced Composites. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; ():-.
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Ashwin Sailesh, Sangeeta Mundra, Sachin R Kandharkar, P.Arthi Devarani, G.Dhanraj, PremaLatha V, R.Ashok Gandhi, Kirubakaran D, M Anusuya. Impact of Chemical Conditioning on the Mechanical Performance of Pine Fibre-Reinforced Composites. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; ():-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2024/view=0

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