Review on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Pineapple Leaf Fiber (PALF) Reinforced Composite

ABSTRACT

Synthetic fiber composites are used in diversified applications because of their high strength-to-weight ratio. The energy associated with the production of synthetic fibers and their non-degradable characteristics is a major factor of concern looking from an environmental point of view. Natural fibers are derived from plants and animals, are biodegradable, and have properties similar to synthetic fibers. Pineapple leaf fibers (PALF) are obtained from pineapple leaves and can be effectively used as a reinforcement in the polymer matrix. PALF-based composite can be used in automobile, aerospace, sports, biomedical and furniture industries. Utilizing pineapple leaves for producing fibers which will be used in composites will not only reduce the associated environmental problems but also will give lucrative income opportunities to farmers and industries. This review paper deals with surface treatment methods for PALF. Mechanical and thermal properties of PALF reinforced composite are discussed in detail. The hybrid composite formed by PALF as one element is discussed. Overall, this review article highlights the previous work and identifies the gap for future research in the field of PALF reinforced composites.

摘要

合成纤维复合材料因其高强度重量比而被广泛应用. 从环境角度来看, 与合成纤维生产相关的能量及其不可降解特性是一个主要的关注因素. 天然纤维来源于植物和动物, 可生物降解, 性质与合成纤维相似. 菠萝叶纤维 (PALF) 是从菠萝叶中提取的, 可以有效地用作聚合物基体中的增强材料. PALF基复合材料可用于汽车、航空航天、体育、生物医学和家具行业. 利用菠萝叶生产用于复合材料的纤维不仅可以减少相关的环境问题, 还可以为农民和产业带来丰厚的收入机会. 本文综述了PALF的表面处理方法. 详细讨论了PALF增强复合材料的力学性能和热性能. 讨论了以PALF为一元的混杂复合材料. 总的来说, 这篇综述文章强调了先前的工作, 并指出了PALF增强复合材料领域未来研究的差距.

KEYWORDS:

• Natural fiber
• pineapple leaf fiber
• palf
• hybrid composite
• mechanical properties
• thermal properties

关键词:

• 天然纤维
• 菠萝叶纤维
• PALF
• 混杂复合材料
• 机械性能
• 热性能

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Highlights

• Synthetic fibers are petroleum-based, non-degradable, and their disposal causes a problem, so a need to look for alternative fiber has risen.

• Pineapple leaf fibers have a high cellulose content, are widely available, and have mechanical properties comparable to glass fiber.

• A study of mechanical and thermal properties of pineapple leaf fiber-reinforced composite is done and the factors affecting variability in properties are discussed.

• Hybrid composite with PALF as one fiber and potential future scope for PALF-based composites are discussed.