Epoxy composite based on kenaf fibers for tribological applications under wet contact conditions
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Article Title | Epoxy composite based on kenaf fibers for tribological applications under wet contact conditions |
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ERA Journal ID | 1152 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Yousif, B. F. (Author) and Chin, C. W. (Author) |
Journal Title | Surface Review and Letters |
Journal Citation | 19 (5), pp. 1250050-1 |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2012 |
Publisher | World Scientific Publishing |
Place of Publication | Singapore |
ISSN | 0218-625X |
1793-6667 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X12500503 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S0218625X12500503 |
Abstract | In the current work, kenaf fibers reinforced epoxy (KFRE) composite was developed. Adhesive wear and frictional characteristics of KFRE were investigated under wet contact conditions at different fiber orientations, considering different applied loads (50-200N) and sliding distances (0-30km). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to observe the damages on the worn surfaces. The results revealed that fiber orientation plays a main role in determining the wear and frictional performance of the composites. Kenaf fibers, in normal orientation (N-O), enhanced the wear performance of the composite by about 35%-57%. It appears that the damages on the surface of the composite (N-O) were less than the other orientations (P-O and AP-O). Compared to previous work, KFRE has good potential of replacing glass fibers in tribological applications. |
Keywords | composite materials; adhesion wear; friction, surface morphology |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401708. Tribology |
401609. Polymers and plastics | |
300711. Wood fibre processing | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites |
Faculty of Engineering and Surveying | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q183q/epoxy-composite-based-on-kenaf-fibers-for-tribological-applications-under-wet-contact-conditions
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