A Review of Flax Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Polymer Composites: Thermal-Physical Properties, Improvements and Application

Flax is the strongest natural fiber used as reinforcement for polymer-based composites due to its ecological properties, low specific gravity, renewability, biodegradability, recyclability besides its high mechanical properties. However, thermal properties of flax fibers depend on its chemical compo...

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Main Authors: Malik, K., Ahmad, F., Yunus, N.A., Gunister, E., Nakato, T., Mouri, E., Ali, S.
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Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas
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spelling utp-eprints.293932022-03-25T01:50:26Z A Review of Flax Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Polymer Composites: Thermal-Physical Properties, Improvements and Application Malik, K. Ahmad, F. Yunus, N.A. Gunister, E. Nakato, T. Mouri, E. Ali, S. Flax is the strongest natural fiber used as reinforcement for polymer-based composites due to its ecological properties, low specific gravity, renewability, biodegradability, recyclability besides its high mechanical properties. However, thermal properties of flax fibers depend on its chemical composition and structure, so it should be carefully controlled during the production process of composites, which affect the final product performance. A review of flax fiber-reinforced thermoset composites (FRTCs) and their hybrids is presented in the article, mainly focus on thermal performance, water absorption, and durability of the composites. The effects of filler materials hybridization and fiber�s chemical modification on the properties and performance of the FRTCs are also covered. Finally, key industrial applications and future possible research work based on the current understanding of FRTCs, and their hybrids also are addressed. © 2021 Taylor & Francis. Taylor and Francis Ltd. 2021 Article NonPeerReviewed https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85118277270&doi=10.1080%2f15440478.2021.1993507&partnerID=40&md5=7c0cf198840cff05cd93e58989a218d0 Malik, K. and Ahmad, F. and Yunus, N.A. and Gunister, E. and Nakato, T. and Mouri, E. and Ali, S. (2021) A Review of Flax Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Polymer Composites: Thermal-Physical Properties, Improvements and Application. Journal of Natural Fibers . http://eprints.utp.edu.my/29393/
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description Flax is the strongest natural fiber used as reinforcement for polymer-based composites due to its ecological properties, low specific gravity, renewability, biodegradability, recyclability besides its high mechanical properties. However, thermal properties of flax fibers depend on its chemical composition and structure, so it should be carefully controlled during the production process of composites, which affect the final product performance. A review of flax fiber-reinforced thermoset composites (FRTCs) and their hybrids is presented in the article, mainly focus on thermal performance, water absorption, and durability of the composites. The effects of filler materials hybridization and fiber�s chemical modification on the properties and performance of the FRTCs are also covered. Finally, key industrial applications and future possible research work based on the current understanding of FRTCs, and their hybrids also are addressed. © 2021 Taylor & Francis.
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author Malik, K.
Ahmad, F.
Yunus, N.A.
Gunister, E.
Nakato, T.
Mouri, E.
Ali, S.
spellingShingle Malik, K.
Ahmad, F.
Yunus, N.A.
Gunister, E.
Nakato, T.
Mouri, E.
Ali, S.
A Review of Flax Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Polymer Composites: Thermal-Physical Properties, Improvements and Application
author_sort Malik, K.
title A Review of Flax Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Polymer Composites: Thermal-Physical Properties, Improvements and Application
title_short A Review of Flax Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Polymer Composites: Thermal-Physical Properties, Improvements and Application
title_full A Review of Flax Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Polymer Composites: Thermal-Physical Properties, Improvements and Application
title_fullStr A Review of Flax Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Polymer Composites: Thermal-Physical Properties, Improvements and Application
title_full_unstemmed A Review of Flax Fiber Reinforced Thermoset Polymer Composites: Thermal-Physical Properties, Improvements and Application
title_sort review of flax fiber reinforced thermoset polymer composites: thermal-physical properties, improvements and application
publisher Taylor and Francis Ltd.
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