Influence of date palm fibre and graphite filler on mechanical and wear characteristics of epoxy composites
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Article Title | Influence of date palm fibre and graphite filler on mechanical and wear characteristics of epoxy composites |
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ERA Journal ID | 4961 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Shalwan, A. (Author) and Yousif, B. F. (Author) |
Journal Title | Materials and Design |
Journal Citation | 59, pp. 264-273 |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2014 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0261-3069 |
0264-1275 | |
1873-4197 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2014.02.066 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261306914001861 |
Abstract | In this article, mechanical and tribological performance of the epoxy composites based on graphite filler and/or date palm fibre are comprehensively discussed. The influence of the date palm fibre and/or graphite filler on the microstructure of the materials, tensile fracture samples, and worn surface of tribological samples are examined using scanning electron microscopy. The results revealed that interfacial adhesion of the date palm fibre with the epoxy is the key of the mechanical and tribological performance of natural fibre/polymer composites. The addition of the graphite is highly recommended for the natural fibre/polymer composites which can assist to reduce the friction which in turn enhances the wear characteristics of the polymer composites; however, the high content of the graphite deteriorates the mechanical properties. |
Keywords | natural fibre; graphite; thermoset mechanical; tribological |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401708. Tribology |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2582/influence-of-date-palm-fibre-and-graphite-filler-on-mechanical-and-wear-characteristics-of-epoxy-composites
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