Thermal Characterization of Alkali Treated Kenaf Fibers and Kenaf-Epoxy Composites
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DOI: 10.1007/s12221-018-7796-1
Abstract: Chemical treatment of natural fibers is a well-defined means of mechanical property improvement in natural fiberreinforced composites. An understanding of mechanical and thermal properties in these media is essential for evaluating heat transfer, thermal degradation,… read more here.
Keywords: kenaf epoxy; treatment; chemical treatment; kenaf fibers ... See more keywords
Measurement, modeling, and optimization of sound absorption performance of Kenaf fibers for building applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.107087
Abstract: Abstract The use of natural fibers in the buildings and construction industries as a sustainable and biodegradable product with the aim of noise pollution control has attracted the attention of many researchers. This work aims… read more here.
Keywords: absorption; absorption performance; performance kenaf; sound absorption ... See more keywords
Structural optimization of a horizontal axis wind turbine blade made from new hybrid composites with kenaf fibers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2020.113252
Abstract: Abstract This manuscript presents a continuation of a previous work of the same authors that aims to optimize the materials of wind turbine blades using natural fiber through a hybridization technique. This new conception consists… read more here.
Keywords: turbine blade; blade; wind turbine; kenaf fibers ... See more keywords
Laboratory investigations on fracture toughness of asphalt concretes reinforced with carbon and kenaf fibers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2020.106875
Abstract: Abstract This paper investigates the fracture toughness of asphalt concretes reinforced with carbon and kenaf fibers. Pure mode I, pure mode II and mixed mode I/II fracture toughness of reinforced asphalt concretes are measured through… read more here.
Keywords: toughness asphalt; carbon; asphalt concretes; kenaf fibers ... See more keywords
Corrigendum to “Laboratory investigations on fracture resistance of asphalt concretes reinforced with carbon and kenaf fibers at −15 °C” [Eng. Fract. Mech. 226 (2020) 106875]
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2020.106977
Abstract: Abstract This paper investigates the fracture resistance of asphalt concretes reinforced with carbon and kenaf fibers. Pure mode I, pure mode II and mixed mode I/II fracture resistance of reinforced asphalt concretes are measured through… read more here.
Keywords: asphalt concretes; fracture resistance; carbon; kenaf fibers ... See more keywords
A comparative study on adding chopped kenaf fibers to the core of glass/epoxy laminates under quasi-static indentation: Experimental and numerical approaches
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DOI: 10.1177/00219983221124204
Abstract: Implementation of natural fibers like kenaf in composite laminates has been the focus of many researchers. The considerable price of Low-Velocity Impact (LVI) testing, as well as the time constraints imposed by the short duration… read more here.
Keywords: quasi static; fibers core; indentation; kenaf fibers ... See more keywords