Tribological studies of bamboo fibre reinforced epoxy composites using a BOD technique
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Article Title | Tribological studies of bamboo fibre reinforced epoxy composites using a BOD technique |
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ERA Journal ID | 201391 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Alajmi, Ayedh Eid (Author), Alotaibi, Jasem Gh. (Author), Yousif, B. F. (Author) and Nirmal, Umar (Author) |
Journal Title | Polymers |
Journal Citation | 13 (15) |
Article Number | 2444 |
Number of Pages | 17 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | MDPI AG |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
ISSN | 2073-4360 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13152444 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/15/2444 |
Abstract | To reduce the emission of harmful materials into the ecosystem, researchers have been exploring the potential of manufacturing polymeric composites based on natural fibres. Although the large area of application of these materials has encouraged investigations of their performance under various loading conditions, less research has been conducted on their tribological behaviour. Hence, in this study, tribological tests were conducted on epoxy composites based on bamboo fibres. The wear performance of bamboo fibre reinforced epoxy was tested using various operating parameters, and the worn surfaces were examined using optical microscopy. The results revealed that the specific wear rate of the composites reduced since the epoxy was reinforced with bamboo fibres. Scanning electron microscopy analysis showed different wear mechanisms and damages. |
Keywords | composites; friction and wear behaviour; tribological properties; reinforcement |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401708. Tribology |
401602. Composite and hybrid materials | |
Byline Affiliations | Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Kuwait |
School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering | |
Multimedia University, Malaysia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q67xv/tribological-studies-of-bamboo-fibre-reinforced-epoxy-composites-using-a-bod-technique
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