Enhanced composite performance: Evaluating silane treatment on Cordia dichotoma Fibers
The increasing demand for sustainable materials has driven interest in natural fibers like Cordia dichotoma for composite reinforcement. However, their application is limited by weak fiber-matrix adhesion, poor thermal stability, and high moisture absorption. This study investigates the effects of s...
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| author | Kuncoro Diharjo Andoko Andoko Johny W Soedarsono Femiana Gapsari Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa Suchart Siengchin |
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| description | The increasing demand for sustainable materials has driven interest in natural fibers like Cordia dichotoma for composite reinforcement. However, their application is limited by weak fiber-matrix adhesion, poor thermal stability, and high moisture absorption. This study investigates the effects of silane treatment on the mechanical and thermal properties of Cordia dichotoma fibers (CF). Fibers treated with 1 % silane achieved a tensile strength of 105.37 MPa, an elongation of 1.53 %, and a modulus of elasticity of 5.14 GPa—representing significant improvements compared to untreated fibers. The thermal stability also increased, with decomposition temperatures rising from 341 °C (untreated) to 355 °C. Excessive silane concentrations negatively affected fiber integrity. This research highlights the potential of silane-treated CF in high-performance composite applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-82defc22ab4440daad569b7ba3412cdf2025-02-12T05:31:44ZengElsevierResults in Engineering2590-12302025-03-0125104260Enhanced composite performance: Evaluating silane treatment on Cordia dichotoma FibersKuncoro Diharjo0Andoko Andoko1Johny W Soedarsono2Femiana Gapsari3Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa4Suchart Siengchin5Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Sebelas Maret University, Ir. Sutami 36, Surakarta, 57126, Indonesia; Corresponding authors.Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, State University of Malang, Semarang 5, Malang, 65145, IndonesiaDepartment of Metallurgy and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, 16424, IndonesiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Brawijaya University, MT Haryono 167, Malang, 65145, Indonesia; Corresponding authors.Natural Composites Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Bangkok, ThailandNatural Composites Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Bangkok, ThailandThe increasing demand for sustainable materials has driven interest in natural fibers like Cordia dichotoma for composite reinforcement. However, their application is limited by weak fiber-matrix adhesion, poor thermal stability, and high moisture absorption. This study investigates the effects of silane treatment on the mechanical and thermal properties of Cordia dichotoma fibers (CF). Fibers treated with 1 % silane achieved a tensile strength of 105.37 MPa, an elongation of 1.53 %, and a modulus of elasticity of 5.14 GPa—representing significant improvements compared to untreated fibers. The thermal stability also increased, with decomposition temperatures rising from 341 °C (untreated) to 355 °C. Excessive silane concentrations negatively affected fiber integrity. This research highlights the potential of silane-treated CF in high-performance composite applications.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025003457Natural fiberCordia dichotoma fiberSilane treatmentSurface modificationMechanical properties |
| spellingShingle | Kuncoro Diharjo Andoko Andoko Johny W Soedarsono Femiana Gapsari Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa Suchart Siengchin Enhanced composite performance: Evaluating silane treatment on Cordia dichotoma Fibers Results in Engineering Natural fiber Cordia dichotoma fiber Silane treatment Surface modification Mechanical properties |
| title | Enhanced composite performance: Evaluating silane treatment on Cordia dichotoma Fibers |
| title_full | Enhanced composite performance: Evaluating silane treatment on Cordia dichotoma Fibers |
| title_fullStr | Enhanced composite performance: Evaluating silane treatment on Cordia dichotoma Fibers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhanced composite performance: Evaluating silane treatment on Cordia dichotoma Fibers |
| title_short | Enhanced composite performance: Evaluating silane treatment on Cordia dichotoma Fibers |
| title_sort | enhanced composite performance evaluating silane treatment on cordia dichotoma fibers |
| topic | Natural fiber Cordia dichotoma fiber Silane treatment Surface modification Mechanical properties |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123025003457 |
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