Tribological behaviour of KFRE composite
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Article Title | Tribological behaviour of KFRE composite |
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ERA Journal ID | 987 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Chin, C. W. (Author) and Yousif, B. F. (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Modern Physics B |
Journal Citation | 24 (28), pp. 5589-5599 |
Number of Pages | 11 |
Year | 2010 |
Place of Publication | Singapore |
ISSN | 0217-9792 |
1793-6578 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217979210056232 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S0217979210056232 |
Abstract | This paper presents an attempt to use kenaf fibres as reinforcement for tribo-polymeric composite. Kenaf fibres reinforced epoxy (KFRE) composite was fabricated using a closed mould technique associated with vacuum system. Adhesive wear and frictional behaviour of the composite and neat epoxy (NE) were studied against polished stainless steel counterface using a newly developed block-on-disc (BOD) machine at 50N applied load, sliding distances (0-4.2km) and sliding velocities of 2.8m/s. The morphology of the worn surfaces of the composite and NE was studied using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The result revealed that the longer the sliding distance is the higher the weight loss. Up to 70% reduction in the weight loss was achieved when the epoxy was reinforced with the kenaf fibres. The wear mechanism was predominated by plastic deformation, in the resinous regions and debonding of fibres. |
Keywords | kenaf fibres; epoxy composite; adhesive wear |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401708. Tribology |
401602. Composite and hybrid materials | |
401609. Polymers and plastics | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Multimedia University, Malaysia |
Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q0313/tribological-behaviour-of-kfre-composite
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