• Composites Research
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.29-39
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• 2015

Natural fibers reinforced polymer composites are being used in several low strength applications. More research is going on to improve their mechanical and interface properties for structural applications. However, these composites have serious issues regarding flammability, which are not being focused broadly. A limited amount of literature has been published on the flame retardant techniques and flammability factor of natural fibers based polymer matrix composites. Therefore, it is needed to address the flammability properties of natural fibers based polymer composites to expand their application area. This paper summarizes some of the recent literature published on the subject of flammability and flame retardant methods applied to natural fibers reinforced polymer matrix composites. Different factors affecting the flammability, flame retardant solutions, mechanisms and characterization techniques have been discussed in detail.

• 한국염색가공학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.31-38
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• 2008

Regenerated composite fibers were prepared from solution of styela clava tunics(SC) and poly vinyl alchol(PVA) using N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide(NMMO)/water(87/13)(wt%/wt%) as a solvent by dry jet-wet spinning. Structure and physical properties of regenerated composite fibers were investigated through birefrngence, x-ray diffratograms, tenacity, fibrillation and SEM. Optimal blend ratio of SC/PVA for mechanical properties of composite fibers was 70/30 and total weight was 4wt% concentrations in NMMO/$H_2O$ solvent system. Crystallinity index of composite fibers were decreased as the PVA contents increased. Fibrillation of $10{\sim}20wt%$ PVA blended fibers were occurred less than pure SC fiber. Shape of composite fibers were a circle cross section within 10wt% PVA content. But the cross section of fibers were changed as crushed flat with the PVA contents increased.

• Composites Research
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.456-462
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• 2022

천연섬유는 가연성이 높아 난연화가 쉽지않으며, 친환경적인 특성을 활용하기 위해서는 친환경적으로 난연화시키는 것이 필요하다. 본 연구에서는 자연으로부터 유래한 난연 후보물질인 Phytic acid, APTES, Thiourea를 기반으로 하는 액상 난연제를 제조하고 대나무 섬유의 난연처리 및 난연성 평가를 통하여 그 성능을 입증하고자 하였다. 액상 난연제를 사용할 경우 대량의 천연섬유에 대한 난연처리가 가능하다. 다구찌 시험계획법에 따라 9종류의 난연처리된 대나무 섬유를 준비하였다. 그후 난연성 평가를 위하여 수직 연소시험 및 마이크로칼로리미터 시험을 수행하였으며, SEM을 이용하여 난연처리 전후의 천연섬유 표면을 비교하였다. 시험결과 Phytic acid가 천연섬유의 난연성 향상에 매우 큰 효과가 있음을 알 수 있었으며 미세구조 분석을 통하여 난연제가 천연섬유 표면에 균일하게 부착되는데 도움을 주는 것을 알 수 있었다. 이와 같은 연구성과를 활용할 경우 대량의 천연섬유를 친환경적인 방법으로 고난연화 하는 것이 가능하여 시제품 적용에 유리할 것으로 기대된다.

• Composites Research
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.41-49
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• 2009

천연섬유복합재료는 저비용, 경량, 재생성, 친환경적인 재료로 최근 제조되고 있다. 또한 이들 재료는 생체분해성과 비연마 특성을 갖고 있다. 천연섬유의 친환경적이고 생체분해성으로 인해 천연섬유복합재료는 기존의 섬유를 대체할 잠재적인 대체재로 관심을 받고 있다. 천연섬유의 화학적, 기계적, 물리적 특성은 다양한 섬유의 셀룰로스양에 따라 명확한 특정이 구분되며, 이러한 복합재료의 기계적인 물성치는 기지재와 섬유간의 접착에 의해 주로 영향을 받고 있다. 천연섬유표면의 여러 화학적인 물리적인 개질방법은 섬유와 기지의 접착력 향상에 영향을 주어 결국 복합재료의 기계적인 물성치를 향상시킬 수 있다. 본 논문은 최근 개발되고 있는 천연섬유복합재료의 섬유종류, 고분자기지, 제조기술, 섬유의 처리, 섬유 기지간 계면등에 관한 최근의 연구결과들을 정리하여 소개한 것이다.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.331-343
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• 2017

In this study a polymer concrete, made up of natural aggregates and an orthophthalic polyester binder, reinforced with natural Alfa fibers has been studied. The results of flexural testing of unreinforced polymer concrete with different rates of charges (marble) showed that the concrete with 20% of marble is stronger and more rigid compared to other grades. Hence, a rate of 20% of marble powder is selected as the optimal value in the development of polymer concrete reinforced Alfa fibers. The fracture results of reinforced polymer concrete with 1 and 2 wt% of chopped untreated or treated Alfa fibers showed that treated Alfa (5% NaOH) fiber reinforced polymer concrete has higher fracture properties than other composites. We believe that this type of concrete provides a very promising alternative for the building industry seeking to achieve the objectives of sustainable development.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.393-401
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• 2018

Natural fibers derived from lignocellulosic materials are considered to be more environment-friendly than petroleum-based synthetic fibers. Several natural fibers, such as seedpod fibers, have a potential for development, including kapok and balsa fibers. The characteristics of both fibers were evaluated to determine their suitability for specific valuable applications. The purpose of this study was to analyze some important fundamental properties of kapok and balsa fibers, including their dimensions, morphology, chemical components, and wettability. The results showed that the average fiber lengths for kapok and balsa were 1.63 and 1.30 cm, respectively. Kapok and balsa fibers had thin cell walls and large lumens filled with air. The kapok fiber was composed of 38.09% ${\alpha}-cellulose$, 14.09% lignin, and 2.34% wax content, whereas the balsa fiber was composed 44.62% ${\alpha}-cellulose$, 16.60% lignin, and 2.29% wax content. The characteristics of kapok and balsa fibers were examined by X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry analyses. The contact angle of the distilled water on kapok and balsa fibers was more than $90^{\circ}$, indicating that both fibers are hydrophobic with low wettability properties because of to the presence of wax on the fiber surface.

• 한국염색가공학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2008

Regenerated composite fibers are prepared from solution(styela clava tunics /poly vinyl alchol) using N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide(NMMO)/water(87/13)(wt/wt) as a solvent by dry-wet spinning. The chemical cellulose (94%, ${\alpha}$-cellulose content) used for this study is extracted from styela clava tunics (SCT, Midduck), which are treated in chemical process and mechanical grinding. The structure and physical properties of regenerated composite fibers were investigated through IR-spetra, DSC, TGA and SEM. The optimal blend ratio of SCT/PVA for spinning solution was 70/30 and the total weight was 4% concentrations in NMMO/water solvent system. The fiber density, moisture contents and the degree of swelling were $1.5(g/cm^3)$ 10.2(%) and 365(%), respectively. The crystallinity index of composite fibers are decreased as the PVA contents increased. Thermal decomposition of composite fibers took place in two stages at around $250^{\circ}C$ and $550^{\circ}C$. The best thermal stability was obtained with 30% PVA contents.

• Advanced Composite Materials
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.299-314
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• 2007

In the present study, natural fibers (jute, kenaf and henequen) reinforced thermoplastic (poly(lactic acid) and polypropylene) and thermosetting (unsaturated polyester) matrix composites were well fabricated by a compression molding technique using all chopped natural fibers of about 10 mm long, respectively. Prior to green composite fabrication, natural fiber bundles were surface-treated with tap water by static soaking and dynamic ultrasonication methods, respectively. The interfacial shear strength, flexural properties, and dynamic mechanical properties of each green composite system were investigated by means of single fiber microbonding test, 3-point flexural test, and dynamic mechanical analysis, respectively. The result indicated that the properties of the polymeric resins were significantly improved by incorporating the natural fibers into the resin matrix and also the properties of untreated green composites were further improved by the water treatment done to the natural fibers used. Also, the property improvement of natural fiber-reinforced green composites strongly depended on the treatment method. The interfacial and mechanical results agreed with each other.

• 한국염색가공학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.230-236
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• 2014

The kapok fibers which are the functional fiber materials having natural hollows are environment friendly materials the demand and interest of which are increasing. The kapok fibers are environment friendly and natural hollow fibers which are 5-8 times lighter than cottons and have excellent performances in thermo keeping property, air permeability, bulkiness and resilience. In this study, the pretreatment according to the dyeing behaviors of kapok fibers were studied. Pretreatment(scouring, bleaching) were a variety of conditions. Scouring and bleaching, images of changed surfaces and cross-sections and dyeing behaviors of the dye-o-meter according to the concentration measured in meters and compared. Although the final exhaustion ratio of the kapok fibers scoured with a high concentration recipe was almost as same as that of the kapok fibers bleached with a high concentration recipe, the initial absorption speed of the kapok fibers scoured with the high concentration recipe was faster than that of the kapok fibers bleached with the high concentration recipe.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제18권12호
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• pp.28-37
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• 2019

Due to their flexible tailoring qualities, composites have become fascinating materials for structural engineers. While the research area of fiber-reinforced composite materials was previously limited to synthetic materials, natural fibers have recently become the primary research focus as the best alternative to artificial fibers. The natural fibers are eco-friendly and relatively cheaper than synthetic fibers. The main concern of current research into natural fiber-reinforced composites is the prediction and enhancement of the effective material properties. In the present work, finite element analysis is used with a numerical homogenization approach to determine the effective material properties of jute fiber-reinforced epoxy composites with various volume fractions of fiber. The finite element analysis results for the jute fiber-reinforced epoxy composite are then compared with several well-known analytical models.