Dynamic mechanical behavior of mono/synthetic-natural fiber composites—a review

Abstract

Recently, fiber-based polymer composites have been subjected to direct and indirect dynamic loads in various applications. However, the dynamic behavior of the fiber composites is crucially influenced due to excitation frequency, temperature, fiber length, fiber loading, and other geometrical constraints. The effectiveness of viscoelastic property on fiber composite ensures reliability and minimizes the effects of dynamic loading in structural applications. Limited reviews have reported the viscoelastic performance of natural fiber composite through DMA. Notably, the previous review articles lagged in addressing the performance affecting parameters such as frequency, temperature, fiber type, fiber loading, filler type, etc. This review has two parts: the viscoelastic performance of mono and synthetic natural fiber composites. The present review aims to express a broad understanding of natural fiber polymer composites, DMA analysis, and viscoelastic performance. Also, this study detailed DMA performance affecting factors. Comprehensively, the reviewed works revealed that Visco elastic performance of mono (Matrix-natural) /synthetic-natural fiber composites is extensively influenced by excitation frequency, temperature, length of the fiber, fiber loading, and type/size of filler particles. Further, a boundless opportunity is available to enhance the DMA performance fiber reinforced composites.