Ultrahigh performance of nanoengineered graphene-based natural jute fiber composites
Ultrahigh performance of nanoengineered graphene-based natural jute fiber composites
Natural fibers composites are considered as a sustainable alternative to synthetic composites due to their environmental and economic benefits. However, they suffer from poor mechanical and interfacial properties due to a random fiber orientation and weak fiber–matrix interface. Here we report nanoengineered graphene-based natural jute fiber preforms with a new fiber architecture (NFA) which significantly improves their mechanical properties and performances. Our graphene-based NFA of jute fiber preform enhances the Young modulus of jute–epoxy composites by ∼324% and tensile strength by ∼110% more than untreated jute fiber composites, by arranging fibers in a parallel direction through individualization and nanosurface engineering with graphene derivatives. This could potentially lead to manufacturing of high-performance natural alternatives to synthetic composites in various stiffness-driven applications.
Sarker, Forkan
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Potluri, Prasad
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Novoselov, Kostya S.
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Karim, Nazmul
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12 June 2019
Sarker, Forkan
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Potluri, Prasad
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Afroj, Shaila
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Koncherry, Vivek
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Novoselov, Kostya S.
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Karim, Nazmul
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Sarker, Forkan, Potluri, Prasad, Afroj, Shaila, Koncherry, Vivek, Novoselov, Kostya S. and Karim, Nazmul
(2019)
Ultrahigh performance of nanoengineered graphene-based natural jute fiber composites.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 11 (23).
(doi:10.1021/acsami.9b04696).
Abstract
Natural fibers composites are considered as a sustainable alternative to synthetic composites due to their environmental and economic benefits. However, they suffer from poor mechanical and interfacial properties due to a random fiber orientation and weak fiber–matrix interface. Here we report nanoengineered graphene-based natural jute fiber preforms with a new fiber architecture (NFA) which significantly improves their mechanical properties and performances. Our graphene-based NFA of jute fiber preform enhances the Young modulus of jute–epoxy composites by ∼324% and tensile strength by ∼110% more than untreated jute fiber composites, by arranging fibers in a parallel direction through individualization and nanosurface engineering with graphene derivatives. This could potentially lead to manufacturing of high-performance natural alternatives to synthetic composites in various stiffness-driven applications.
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Accepted/In Press date: 7 May 2019
Published date: 12 June 2019
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