Areca Fiber Research Articles

An investigation mechanical properties of areca fiber composite material

An investigation mechanical properties of areca fiber composite material

Influences of hybrid fiber on functional and drilling characteristics study of polymer hybrid Nanocomposite

The severe environmental pollution related to the manufacturing, recycling and disposal of metal-based and synthetic fiber-based composites has a major impact on human and animal life. A wide range of studies are conducted on alternative materials in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Various industries are focusing on using natural fibers from banana, jute, coir, hemp, pineapple, areca, kenaf, Sterculia foetida and Delonix regia that are the key sources of different components for developing nanocomposites. Drilling is a vital factor in the assembly process of composites. The amorphous structure of the natural fibers causes the formation of cracks at the entry and exit sides of the drilled hole. So, in the present work a nanocomposite was synthesized and optimized the machining parameters, which affect the surface finish of the hole at the entry, exit and inner surface of the drilled hole. The effect of the hybridization of glass fiber with the pineapple leaf fiber and areca fiber was studied in terms of tensile properties, delamination around the hole and surface roughness. The microstructure of the holes was studied by Scanning Electron Microscopy.

Development of sustainable and high-performance polymer composite rebar using vegetable waste biochar and areca fiber as reinforcement materials for green construction

Development of sustainable and high-performance polymer composite rebar using vegetable waste biochar and areca fiber as reinforcement materials for green construction

Effects of mechanical and fatigue properties of vinyl silane–treated and ageing-processed areca fibre and bronze nanoparticle–reinforced polyester composite

Effects of mechanical and fatigue properties of vinyl silane–treated and ageing-processed areca fibre and bronze nanoparticle–reinforced polyester composite

DEGRADATION OF HUMIC ACID BY FLOATING PHOTOCATALYST TiO2/Cu-ARECA FIBER

The photocatalyst method is effective in degrading humic acid into O2 and H2 compoundsthat are more environmentally friendly. The photocatalysis process involves light andsemiconductors such as TiO2 to accelerate the reaction rate. Therefore, modification of TiO2is needed to shift light absorption to visible light by using Cu2+ doping and areca fiber. XRDcharacterization shows that Merck's TiO2 has shifted at 2θ, indicating that Cu has enteredthe TiO2 structure, and several peaks have reduced in intensity after being embedded withareca fiber, indicating that TiO2/Cu has successfully attached to areca fiber. FTIR resultsshow that TiO2/Cu has been attached to the areca fiber, which is marked by shifting andweakening the intensity of the Ti-O-Cu wave number absorption. The test results show thatTiO2/Cu embedded in areca fiber had higher degradation activity than TiO2/Cu withoutembedded, with a percent degradation of 54% for 180 minutes of irradiation. These resultsprove that TiO2/Cu floated to the surface of the solution can optimize irradiation so that itis effective in the degradation process.

A review on Comparative study of using Silica Fume and Areca Fiber on Soil Stabilization

Abstract The rapid expansion of urban areas and the rise in construction activities have led to a shortage of land with suitable soil conditions. This has forced people to utilize weak soils available locally for construction purposes, employing various stabilization techniques. Urban expansion and construction demand the utilization of local weak soils for building, necessitating the application of soil stabilization techniques. These methods enhance soil strength by altering its properties. This study evaluates silica fume and areca fiber as stabilizers. Silica fume is a pozzolanic and supplementary cementitious material that enhances material properties such as strength, durability, and resistance to chemical attacks and abrasion. Few studies have examined areca fiber as soil reinforcement. Areca fiber (20-30 mm in length) upto 0.6% of dry weight of soil significantly improves engineering properties of soil. Varied weight ratios of silica fume and areca fiber are used based on soil type for optimal conditions. Silica fume stabilizes, and areca fiber reinforces problematic soil, as demonstrated through compaction, UCS, and CBR tests. Utilizing such waste materials is a cost-effective and more sustainable approach in the field of engineering. This research investigates the compaction and strength properties of various problematic soils stabilized with silica fume and areca fiber, providing a comprehensive review of the findings.

Analysis of influence of fiber volume of bamboo-areca composite material using Taguchi optimization technique

Bamboo is one of the bio-fibers that is finding its application in engineering and households due to its abundant availability and promising strength. Similarly, areca fiber is been used as a reinforcement material in many applications. In the current research, the composite of Bamboo and areca fiber is prepared for impact-strength application. The effects of the volume of bamboo, areca, and epoxy resin are investigated for impact strength using Taguchi analysis. The L9 orthogonal arrays have been employed for investigating the combination of fibers and resin for the preparation of composite. The composite material is prepared using the hand layup technique of three different layers, the first layer of bamboo, the second of areca, and the third layer of bamboo fiber respectively. Signal to Noise ratio and analysis of variance methodology have been used to determine the significance of each fiber in achieving the impact strength of the material. The results showed that the fiber volume of Bamboo layer 1 is the most influential parameter for impact strength followed by the volume of areca fiber. The optimized parameter for higher impact strength is achieved using taguchi analysis for the combination of Bamboo Layer 1 = 14 g, Areca = 20 g, Bamboo Layer 2 = 10 g, and Epoxy resin = 120 g. The confirmation test is conducted to validate the predicted values with actual value and a difference of 5.84 J/cm2 is obtained.

Optimization of composition parameter of Banana-Areca fiber epoxy based composite material for impact strength using Taguchi method

The use of natural fibers in various automotive, aerospace, marine, domestic, and electronic applications is increasing day by day for various reasons such as availability, high tensile, flexural, and impact strength, ease of fabrication, and abrasion-resistant properties. These fibers are replacing synthetic fibers due to harmless environmental risks. Natural fibers are commonly used as reinforcement materials in various thermoplastics. Therefore, in this study, a bio composite was prepared using a mixture of banana fiber and areca fiber. In this experimental work, various combination of Banana and areca fiber is used to prepare the composite for the impact strength of the material. The impact strength is performed for three different levels of volume of banana fiber, areca, and epoxy resin. Parameter optimization is performed using Taguchi analysis which forms an L9 orthogonal meshing of an array and the signal-to-noise ratio is used to optimize the control factors affecting the impact resistance of the material. For each group, the impact resistance is measured according to the ASTM D256 standard. Analysis of variance is done to determine the most significant factor influencing the impact strength of the material. The composition of banana fiber layer 1 turned out to be the most significant factor in achieving the high-impact strength of the material. A confirmation test was conducted to validate the predicted results of Taguchi analysis and experimental testing.

Utilization of alkali-treated areca fibers for stabilizing silty sand soil for use in pavement subgrades: Analysis using IITPAVE software

The increasing growth of urban areas and the rise in infrastructure development activities have put a strain on the availability of land with desirable soil conditions. This has led to the development of several stabilization techniques that can be used to improve the properties of weaker soils for construction. The research presented here explores the impact of inducing randomly oriented alkali-treated areca fibers for stabilization of silty sand soil. A sequence of experiments was carried out on the soil-fiber mixtures to investigate the strength of the soil after stabilization. At increments of 0.2%, the fiber dose varied between 0 – 0.8% of the dry weight of the soil. The tests conducted includes compaction tests, California bearing ratio (CBR), unconfined compression strength (UCS) tests, and unconsolidated undrained (UU) triaxial tests. The results obtained showed a notable increase in the strength of the soil-fiber mixtures. An increase in fiber content was found to increase the OMC (optimum moisture content) values and decrease the MDD (maximum dry unit weight) values. The maximum strength of the soil-fiber mixture was obtained at 0.6% fiber content. This makes it possible to use silty sand soil subgrades for low-volume roads with a traffic of less than 2 million standard axles based on the IITPAVE analysis. In essence, the test findings indicated that the ideal fiber content to be 0.6%. Stabilization of local on-site soils is one of the sustainable practices that can help extend the life of a pavement and lessen the need for more frequent repairs/maintenance.

Effectiveness of areca fiber and cement on the engineering characteristics of compressed stabilized earth blocks

This study investigates the potential of integrating areca fiber as a reinforcement agent in Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEBs), used in combination with cement. Traditional earth-based construction methods, once prevalent, have seen a decline in industrialized nations with the advent of modern building materials. However, there is a growing resurgence in the use of earth-based materials, motivated by their economic, social, and environmental sustainability benefits. This renewed interest in CSEBs is primarily due to their superior energy efficiency and lower greenhouse gas emissions, especially when compared to conventional materials like fired clay bricks or concrete blocks. Areca catechu, widely recognized as the areca palm, thrives in the tropical regions of the Pacific, Asia, and East Africa. The fibers derived from areca nutshells, often regarded as agricultural waste, present an intriguing material for study. While the application of areca fiber in soil reinforcement has been previously acknowledged in scholarly literature, its specific role in enhancing the engineering properties of CSEBs represents a novel area of exploration, which this research aims to address comprehensively. In this research endeavor, CSEBs were manufactured with varying proportions of areca fibers, spanning from 0 % to 3 %, based on the dry mass of soil. Subsequently, these blocks underwent comprehensive testing to assess their strength and durability characteristics. Strength properties were evaluated through unconfined compression, split tensile strength, and flexural strength tests, while durability was meticulously examined using wet strength, water absorption, submersion, and efflorescence tests. Here, CSEBs displayed increases in compressive strength (107.04–436.38 %), split tensile strength (208.66–358.08 %), and flexural strength (16.49–82.47 %). Durability tests revealed enhanced wet compressive strength (up to 100.42 % increase) and optimized water absorption rates. A notable finding is identifying 2 % areca fiber content as optimal, yielding significant improvements in strength and durability parameters. Microstructural analysis using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) further confirmed the benefits of 2 % fiber content, showing a compact and cohesive internal structure with reduced voids and fissures. This microstructural integrity underlines the enhanced bonding and stability imparted by the areca fibers. Another essential aspect of the study was evaluating the compliance of CSEBs with various international standards on earthen construction. The fiber-reinforced blocks met or exceeded several standards, demonstrating their suitability for broader construction applications. Finally, this study underscores the promise of areca fiber as a valuable reinforcement material in CSEBs stabilized with cement. This innovative approach offers a sustainable and eco-friendly building material option, aligning with the growing emphasis on environmentally conscious construction practices.

Extraction and characterization of hemicellulose and lignin contents of areca fiber

Extraction and characterization of hemicellulose and lignin contents of areca fiber

Effect of silane coupling grafted polyethylene terephthalate foam and areca fruit fiber reinforced chitin modified vinyl ester prosthetic composite on thermal and water accelerated aging conditions

AbstractThe primary aim of this research work was to develop a lightweight vinyl ester based prosthetic composite with silane treated Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foam and areca fiber and how the silane surface treatment process influence the laminar adhesion against to accelerated aging conditions. Both the foam (3 mm) and fiber is silane‐treated via aqueous solution method and the composites were subjected to accelerate aging via temperature (40 and 50°C) as well as sea and rain water. The developed composites were evaluated based on American society of testing of materials (ASTM) standards and the results revealed a consistent stability in tensile strength for post‐silane treated composites on both aging conditions. Particularly, the interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) test emphasized that the silane treated reinforcements has high resistance against delamination. Similarly, flammability test demonstrated sustained fire‐resistant properties in both horizontal and vertical orientations, with negligible variations in flame propagation speed. Thermal conductivity test revealed the intricate interplay of PET core and areca fiber on heat transfer. Thus, from results it is evident that the silane surface treatment helped to maintain the laminates adhere with matrix in spite of the accelerated aging conditions such as prolonged heat exposition as well as water immersion. These findings contribute valuable insights into the load bearing performance of the lightweight composite materials in human prosthetic applications where prolonged heat and water aging happened frequently.Highlights Lightweight polymer foam‐areca fiber prosthetic composites prepared and tested for accelerated weather conditions PET foam and areca fiber is silane surface treated using amino‐silane Treated foam and fiber maintained mechanical properties under aged condition Treated foam and fiber maintained flammability properties under aged condition Silane treated foam and fiber maintained good thermal conductivity under aged condition

Pengaruh Suhu Terhadap Sifat Listrik Polimer Konduktif Polianilin TiO2 Berpenguat Nano Serat Pinang

This research serves to see the effect of temperature on conductive polymers, and the temperature variations used are 27 ℃, 37 ℃, 47 ℃, 55 ℃, 67 ℃, and 77 ℃. The polyaniline used is pure polyaniline and a mixture of polyaniline, TiO2, and nano areca fiber with a mixture percentage of 70%: 27%: 3%. Polyaniline is produced from polymerization of aniline monomer and ammonium peroxydisulfate and nano arecafibers are used from nano arecafibers that have been produced in previous research. Electrical properties testing consisted of electrical conductivity and capacitance tests using an LCR meter. The results showed the lowest conductivity value at 27 ℃ was 0.18 × 10-2 S /cm, and the highest conductivity value at 77 ℃ was 1.22 × 10-2 S/cm for pure polyaniline, while the mixed polyaniline obtained the lowest conductivity value at 27 ℃ was 0,85 × 10-2 S/cm, and the highest value at 77 ℃ was 3.61 × 10-2 S/cm. For the capacitance test, the highest value was obtained at 6.8 μF and 18.9 μF. From the results obtained, the higher the temperature, the higher the conductivity value produced, while the capacitance results show that the higher the temperature used, the lower the capacitance value.

Acoustic characterization of natural areca catechu fiber‐reinforced flexible polyurethane foam composites

AbstractThe development of acoustic absorbers from natural resources is a novel approach in acoustics. In the current study, the effect of unprocessed raw areca fiber (AF) particle reinforcement on the sound absorption (SA) behavior of polyurethane (PU) foam composites is investigated. Influences of fiber weight percentage and graded distribution of fiber with varying fiber weight percentage on the SA coefficient (SAC) of the composite foams are examined through the impedance tube approach. Morphological studies are carried out with the help of FESEM images to investigate the acoustic energy dissipation mechanism of PU foam and its composites. It is found that the SA capability of the composite foam is enhanced by increased fiber weight percentage, graded distribution of fiber wt%, varying sample thickness, and air cavity length. In general, PU‐AF composite specimens show a peak SA value of 0.95 around 450 Hz, which is not the case for other natural fiber results available in the literature. Theoretical results predicted using the JCA (Johnson‐Champoux Allard) model agree with the experimental results.

Mechanical, Drop Load Impact and Fatigue Properties of Silane-treated Chitosan and Waste Leather and Areca Fibre Epoxy Composite

Mechanical, Drop Load Impact and Fatigue Properties of Silane-treated Chitosan and Waste Leather and Areca Fibre Epoxy Composite

Pengaruh Penambahan Serat Pinang Terhadap Sifat Fisik dan Mekanik Papan Beton Ringan dengan Fly ash Sebagai Filler

Research has been carried out on the effect of adding betel nut to the physical and mechanical properties of lightweight concrete boards with fly ash as filler. Variation of areca fiber 0.2%; 0.4%; 0.6%; 0.8%;1% by using a random arrangement of fibers. Physical and mechanical properties tested include density, water absorption, porosity, compressive strength, and flexural strength measured by Universal Testing Machine (UTM). Based on the test results, adding areca fiber mass is inversely proportional to density and proportional to porosity and water absorption. The lowest density value in the 1% fiber variation sample is 2 gr/cm3, the lowest porosity value is 19.56% with the composition without fiber and fly ash, and the lowest water absorption value is 9.47% in the composition without fiber and fly ash. Fly ash with betel nut ableto increase the value of the compressive strength and flexural strength of the lightweight concrete board sample. The highest compressive strength value in the addition of fiber is 78.5 kg/cm3 with a fiber composition of 1%, while the highest flexural strength value is 66 kg/cm3 with a fiber composition of 1%. The porosity and water absorption values of the sample had SNI 03-2105-2006 standard. In addition, the compressive strength value obtained from the sample test meets the SNI 03-3449-2002 standard.

Rheological, Mechanical, and Micro-Structural Property Assessment of Eco-Friendly Concrete Reinforced with Waste Areca Nut Husk Fiber

Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) has become one of the most promising construction techniques and repairing materials in recent times for the construction industry. Generally, plain concrete has a very low tensile strength and limited resistance to cracking prior to the ultimate load, which can be mitigated by the incorporation of fiber. Natural fibers have emerged as an appealing sustainable option in the last few decades due to their lower cost, energy savings, and minimized greenhouse effects. Areca fiber is one of the natural fibers that can be sourced from the waste-producing areca nut industry. Hence, this study aims to assess the mechanical, rheological, and micro-structural properties of areca fiber-reinforced concrete (AFRC). For this purpose, areca fiber was used in the concrete mix as a weight percentage of cement. In this regard, 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4% by weight of cement substitutions were investigated. As key findings, 2% areca fiber enhanced the compressive strength of concrete by 2.89% compared to the control specimen (fiber-free concrete). On the other hand, splitting tensile strength increased by 18.16%. In addition, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images revealed that the cement matrix and fibers are adequately connected at the interfacial level. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) test results showed more biodegradable carbon elements in the areca fiber-mixed concrete as well as an effective pozzolanic reaction. The study also exhibited that adding natural areca fiber lowered the fabrication cost by almost 1.5% and eCO2 emissions by 3%. Overall, the findings of this study suggest that AFRC can be used as a possible building material from the standpoint of sustainable construction purposes.

Chopped Areca Nut Fibers as Filler in Epoxy Matrix: Mechanical and Tribological Studies

In the current investigation, fibers extracted from the areca nut tree husk were either used unprocessed or processed with an alkaline treatment by being submerged in a 5 % sodium hydroxide solution. The average length of the areca fibers used in this work is 30 mm. Compression molding is used to create the composite out of an epoxy matrix with fibers added at 10, 15, 20 and 25 weight percent. The composites were tested for tensile strength, flexural modulus, Charpy impact, and shore D hardness, all of which showed the significant advantage acquired with quantity of fibers and fiber treatment. Pin on disc tribometer was used to conduct tribological tests on the treated fiber composites to analyse how the fiber-matrix bonding improved with an increase in fiber content. The primary shortcoming of the fibers is their relatively low elongation, which, even after treatment, hardly approaches 4 %. This indicates that the fibers are not uniform in length and prevents direct comparison to comparable composites containing a similar volume and length of natural fibers. The mechanical qualities of materials made with alkali treated chopped areca fibers where found to be enhanced when it was at 20 % volume fraction. A linear increment in values where observed in samples till 20 % volume fraction and a decrement with further increase in volume fraction. In the case of tribological evaluations, lesser values or wears were obtained at combination III for all the 3 loads, 10N, 15N and 20N. HIGHLIGHTS Three different amounts of fibers, namely 10, 15, 20 and 25 wt%, have been introduced in an epoxy matrix, fabricating the composite by compression molding. The composites were subjected to tensile, flexural, Charpy impact and Shore D hardness testing, which all demonstrated the considerable advantage obtained with quantity of fibers and fiber treatment, except in the case of hardness, where limited advantages were encountered. Also wear tests were carried out on treated fiber composites and surface morphology of the worn-out samples was studies, which demonstrated the improvement in fiber-matrix bonding obtained with the growing amounts of fibers. From the results on composites testing, it is evident that the areca nut husk fiber/epoxy polymer composites with an amount of short (30 mm length) random reinforcement introduced of 20 wt%, exhibits the highest peak mechanical properties among all the calculated properties. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT

Sound absorption performance of natural areca plant husk fibers: Experimental and theoretical study

Fibers extracted from plant wastes can be used for sound absorption (SA) applications in vehicles due to its lightweight and porosity. The SA capability of raw areca fibers bundle (RAFB) as a function of the density and thickness of the test specimen is analyzed. Experimental results obtained using the impedance tube approach reveal that an increase in the specimen bulk density and thickness improves the SA capability of RAFB. Similarly, hollow air volume behind the sample enhances the SA in the lower frequency range. Theoretical results predicted using the Johnson–Champoux–Allard model match well with the experimental predictions. The ability of the RAFB to absorb sound is demonstrated to be equivalent to other commercially available natural and artificial fibers by comparing the results available in the literature.

Exploring the mechanical, tribological, and morphological characteristics of areca fiber epoxy composites reinforced with various fillers for multifaceted applications

This investigation is primarily concerned with the effect of fly ash, basalt powder, and tungsten carbide (WC) on the mechanical, microstructural, and tribological behaviour of areca fiber-reinforced composites. The fillers (5–10 wt. %) were included with the areca fiber epoxy reinforced composites. In comparison to areca fiber composites without fillers, the inclusion of fly ash, basalt powder, and WC increased the tensile strength by 33–48.2 MPa. The tensile strength of an A2 composite containing areca fiber (20 wt. %), epoxy (70 wt. %) and basalt powder (10 wt. %) was measured to be 48.2 MPa. Similarly, filler incorporation enhanced flexural, impact, and Shore D hardness properties by up to 21.25%, 13.18%, and 15.66%, respectively. Furthermore, the hybridization of fillers enhanced the mechanical properties and abrasion resistance of areca fiber reinforced composites. The inclusion of filler increases the load-carrying capability and adhesion, as determined by SEM. The river-like pattern demonstrates that ductile failure was dominated in the A5 [areca fiber (20 wt. %), epoxy (70 wt. %), fly ash (5 wt. %) and basalt powder (5 wt. %)] composites. A4 [areca fiber (20 wt. %), epoxy (70 wt. %), fly ash (5 wt. %) and tungsten carbide (5 wt. %)] composite has a lower wear resistance than all other composites. The hybrid filler-reinforced composite exhibits increased wear resistance as a result of the absence of wear detritus and textured surfaces.