Sugarcane Bagasse Fibers Research Articles

Tensile and flexural behaviour of rice husk and sugarcane bagasse reinforced polyester composites

In the present work, the natural composites based on sugarcane bagasse fiber and Rice husk powder were processed using hand layup technique. The matrix selected was polyester. The composites prepared with 0%, 3%, 5%, 10%, volume fraction rice husk with 10% sugarcane bagasse. The mechanical properties such as tensile, flexural were investigated as per ASTM standard. Test results are investigated and shown the better ratio composites.

Studies on the acid attack resistance of sugarcane bagasse fibre geopolymer concrete

It is necessary to reduce the effect of carbon dioxide, as failure to do so will result in global warming. In this instance, researchers have begun looking for sustainable building materials. Industrial byproducts like flyash, GGBS, silica (SiO2) are used to make geopolymer concrete. To produce binders alkali liquids can be used to react with aluminate, silica and with flyash, alkali activated concrete is made by mixing binders with coarse and fine particles and forming a mixture.. In addition to this concrete sugarcane bagasse fibres is added to improve the properties of concrete. The main objective of this paper is to study the durability properties in terms of like acid attack resistance on sugarcane bagasse fibre reinforced geopolymer concrete (GPCF) of G40 equivalent M40 when it is exposed to 5% acids attack with the help of experiments. The test specimens were casted and then cured in an oven at 60°C for 24 hours after one day rest period. The test specimens were kept at room temperature for the remainder of the time. After 28 days, the specimens were immersed in acids such as HCL and H2SO4 for 15, 45, and 75 days before being tested according to codal procedures on the 15th, 45th, and 75th days, and the results were compared to controlled concrete (CC), sugarcane bagasse fibre reinforced controlled concrete (CCF), and geopolymer concrete (GPC)). From the results it is observed that CCF and GPCF showed more resistant than CC and GPC when it is subjected to acids attack.

The effects of reinforced cellulose nanocrystals from sugarcane bagasse fiber on the hardness of glass ionomer cements

Background: Advances in nanotechnology research make the use of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) attractive for improving the mechanical properties of glass ionomer cement (GIC). Sugarcane bagasse (Saccharum officinarum L.) is a CNCs source with a high CNC content (72.5%). Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of the addition of sugarcane bagasse CNCs on the mechanical properties of GIC. Methods: In total, 42 GIC (Fuji IX, GC, Japan) samples were divided into six groups, with various concentrations of CNCs, added to the samples. After 24 h immersion in distilled water at 37°C, the samples were analyzed using the Vickers hardness test. The samples were also characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). For statistical analysis, a one-way analysis of variance, followed by Tukey's post hoc test, was applied. A value of P

The Comparative Study on the Performance of Bamboo Fiber and Sugarcane Bagasse Fiber as Modifiers in Asphalt Concrete Production

The Comparative Study on the Performance of Bamboo Fiber and Sugarcane Bagasse Fiber as Modifiers in Asphalt Concrete Production

Effect of Sugarcane Bagasse Fiber on Geopolymer Concrete when it is Subjected to Alternative Drying and Wetting

Various types of fibers like glass, steel, coconut fiber, sugarcane bagasse fiber, etc are used to increase the mechanical properties of the concrete. SCBF is the final residue of the sugar industries which is used in this study. The objective of the paper is to study the effect of SCBF in geopolymer concrete (GPC) and conventional concrete (CC) of equivalent grade of M40 when it is subjected to alternative drying and wetting. The specimens are treated with water by alternative wetting and drying process. This test consists of periodic cycles, each cycle consists of one wetting day and drying day. The specimens are tested for the compressive strengths after 7, 14 and 28 cycles. The compressive strength of the CCF and GPCF are higher than the CC and GPC respectively and the optimum compressive strengths are obtained at 0.5% of fiber dosage. The % loss of compressive strength and % loss of weights of CCF and GPCF are calculated and compared with the CC and GPC. From the results obtained, the strength loss and the weight loss in the CCF and GPCF are less when compared to the CC and GPC when treated in alternative wetting and drying process.

The Compressive Strength of Unfired Clay Brick with Sugarcane Bagasse Fiber (SBF) and Bio-Enzyme Reinforcements

The Compressive Strength of Unfired Clay Brick with Sugarcane Bagasse Fiber (SBF) and Bio-Enzyme Reinforcements

Cementitious Composites Containing Multifunctional Sugarcane Fibres

This work investigates the reuse of natural (SCB) and aminopropyltriethoxysilane-modified (MSCB) sugarcane bagasse fibres in cementitious composites. Sugarcane bagasse fibres are pre-used in the treatment of motor oil contaminated effluents. A full factorial design is used to identify the effects of fibre type (SCB and MSCB), fibre length (0.6 and 1.2 mm), fibre amount (1 and 2 wt%) and fibre condition (before and after oil filtration) on apparent density, water absorption, apparent porosity, ultra-pulse velocity, dynamic modulus, flexural strength and modulus. SCB fibres lead to increased apparent density compared to MSCB fibre reinforced composites. MSCB fibres contribute to reduce composite porosity, leading to higher mechanical properties. The smaller area of MSCB fibres promotes a larger amount of cementitious phase per unit volume, thus increasing the strength of the sample. Longer sugarcane fibres (1.2 mm) have a larger surface area, leading to a higher fibre concentration per unit volume, which increases water absorption. The amount of fibre has no significant effect on mechanical and physical responses. Composites made with 2 wt% 0.6 mm long MSCB fibres achieve promising results for non-structural civil engineering applications.

Preparation of magnetic nanoparticle biocomposites using rice husk and sugarcane bagasse fibers as the matrix

Fiber is one of the important components to construct a matrix structure. Biomass is a potential material as a fiber resource for matrix. Rice husk and sugarcane bagasse consist of 36.6 % and 60% cellulose, respectively. This current research focused on evaluating the production of amine functionalized magnetic nanoparticle biocomposites produced by mixture of rice husk (RH) and sugarcane bagasse (SB) fibers. First, RH and SB fibers were dried and crushed close to 60 mesh for each, followed by a delignification at 80 °C for 2 h in 1% w/v of NaOH. Through by one-step solvothermal process, it was done by adding delignified ratio of RH and SB fibers (1:1; 1:2; 1:3; 1:4) to mixture of ethylene glycol, FeCl3.6H2O, and 1.6-hexanediamine at 200 °C for 6 h. The magnetic nanoparticles appeared on the fibers surface which contained 97.97% Fe. The magnetite was formed proved by the specific peaks at 36°, 43°, and 57° by X-Ray Diffraction.(XRD). The Fourier Transformed Infrared (FT-IR) identified N–H bending vibration and Fe-O in the biocomposites at 1640 cm−1 and 582 cm−1, respectively. The restructure of matrix, iron, and amine groups on the biocomposites surface can affect the adsorption capacity of various waste water treatments.

Synthesis and characterization of amine-functionalized sugarcane bagasse fiber magnetic nanoparticle biocomposites

Sugarcane bagasse is one of the by-products in the sugar industry which contains 60% of cellulose. Cellulose can be used as a matrix for biocomposite. The purpose of this research was to produce amine-functionalized sugarcane bagasse fiber magnetic nanoparticle biocomposites (SBB). The SBB was produced from sugarcane bagasse (SB) by solvothermal reaction. The SB was dried and blended into small size (±60 mesh), then lignin was removed with 1% NaOH (w/v) through the delignification. The biocomposites was made by adding delignified SB (SB-D) into a mixture of ethylene glycol, FeCl3.6H2O, and hexamethylenediamine (HMDA) in solution, and then heated for 6 h at 200 °C. HMDA as an amine source was applied different concentrations (5, 7, and 9 mL). The surface morphology of biocomposites was covered by the magnetic nanoparticles along SB-D which contained amine of about 17.78 mmol/g. The Fe content of SBB was 98.34% which had specific peaks for magnetite at 36°, 43°, and 57° which were measured by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). The Fourier Transformed Infrared (FT-IR) identified N–H bending vibration on SBB at 1640 cm−1. The iron content and amine group on the surface may affect high adsorption capacity for a wide range of biological pollutants.

Study on durability and hardened state properties of sugarcane bagasse fiber reinforced foam concrete

Waste disposal is creating serious health problems in and around the dumping sites in different parts of the world. Therefore, there is a sudden need to address the problems associated with it and come up with an action plan which could help reduce the carbon footprint across the globe. Usage of natural fibers in place of synthetic fibers in concrete or wherever possible will reap excellent benefits when it comes to reducing carbon footprint and building an effective solid waste management. One way to do it is using the natural fibers. Natural fibers, Sugarcane bagasse fibre which is a byproduct of the sugar industry and is abundant in supply. The intent of the study is to ascertain the mechanical strength and durability of the sugarcane fibre reinforced foam concrete. In this study, foam concrete was prepared with inclusion of bagasse fibre in different percentages of 0% (CS or controlled specimen), 1%, 3% and 5% with respect to cement by weight. The experimental results indicate improvement of the strength properties with the use of bagasse fibers. Effects of fibers on water absorption rate, drying shrinkage were also studied.

Development and characterization of food packaging bioplastic film from cocoa pod husk cellulose incorporated with sugarcane bagasse fibre

Agricultural wastes, including cocoa pod husk (waste from the chocolate industry) and sugarcane bagasse (waste from the sugar industry), are increasing day by day. The development of food packaging biofilms from these two wastes could be beneficial to the environment and human. Therefore, this study was conducted to develop biodegradable plastic films by using cocoa pod husk and sugarcane bagasse. Cellulose and fibre were extracted from cocoa pod husk and sugarcane bagasse, respectively. The developed bioplastic films were divided into several concentration ratios of cellulose and fibre which are 100꞉0 (100% cellulose), 75꞉25 (cellulose꞉fibre), 50꞉50 (cellulose꞉fibre), 25꞉75 (cellulose꞉fibre), and 0꞉100 (100% fibre). The physicochemical properties for all bioplastic concentration ratios were determined in terms of sensory evaluation, drying time, moisture content, water absorption and water vapor permeability. From the observation and analysis of the physicochemical properties of bioplastic, we found that the most suitable bioplastic film for food packaging goes to the combination of 75% cellulose and 25% fibre bioplastic, as it demonstrated the lowest water absorption percentage and water vapor permeability.

A novel palm sheath and sugarcane bagasse fiber based hybrid composites for automotive applications: An experimental approach

AbstractA novel hybrid composite was developed from natural fibers and the mechanical properties were investigated in this work. The palm sheath and sugarcane bagasse fibres were the natural fibers used and epoxy resin was the matrix. By using compression‐molding machine, various samples were prepared by varying the weight proportions of fibers. The performance of fibers was investigated under untreated and NaOH treated conditions. The tensile properties, flexural properties, hardness, and impact properties were evaluated using ASTM standards. The best sample was determined based on the experimental results. The best sample had the tensile strength of 19.80 ± 0.78 MPa, Young's Modulus of 0.953 ± 0.076 GPa, flexural strength of 28.79 MPa, impact strength of 2 kJ/m2, and the hardness value of 38.02 HD. The best sample was used to develop an automobile dashboard to justify its application.

Sugarcane Bagasse Reinforced Polyester Composites: Effects of Fiber Surface Treatment And Fiber Loading on The Tensile And Flexural Properties

The effect of fiber surface treatment and fiber loading on the tensile and flexural properties of untreated and treated fiber-based sugarcane bagasse reinforced polyester (SBRP) composites have been investigated. Sugarcane bagasse fibers were alkalized with 1, 3 and 5% concentration of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution combined with different fiber loading formulation 0, 20, 30 and 40 php, and hot-pressed to form natural fibers composite were prepared. The results indicated that the incorporation of bagasse fiber composites alkalized with 3% NaOH solution improved the tensile strength and modulus of reinforced composites meanwhile the untreated bagasse gave the lowest value. However, the elongation at break (Eb) indicated that treated bagasse fiber composites show a lower value compared to untreated composites. A similar trend also obtained for flexural strength and modulus.

Reinforcement of polypropylene with alkali-treated sugarcane bagasse fibers: Mechanism and consequences

Polypropylene composites were prepared from neat and alkali-treated sugarcane bagasse fibers. The results showed that alkali treatment leads to an increase in composite stiffness and strength. A maximum is achieved in these properties at around 5 wt% NaOH content of the treating solution. The increase in properties was assigned to the improvement in inherent fiber characteristics. Acoustic emission testing and electron microscopy showed that the two main local deformation processes related to the fibers are their fracture and debonding; the latter is accompanied by the shear yielding of the matrix. Increased inherent strength of the fibers results in an increase in the fracture initiation stress and fracture energy of the composites. Interfacial adhesion has a slight effect on stiffness, but more significant on strength and impact resistance. Changing adhesion modifies the relative importance of local deformation processes, the number of debonding events decreases, while fiber fracture increases with increasing adhesion. Increased interfacial adhesion improves stress transfer and the load bearing capacity of the fibers as well, but suppresses matrix yielding. Alkali treatment increases inherent fiber strength, which can be directly correlated with composite strength.

Characteristic of composite bioplastics from tapioca starch and sugarcane bagasse fiber: Effect of time duration of ultrasonication (Bath-Type)

Composite bioplastic is an alternative solution to solve the plastic waste problem in our environment. This is due to the composite bioplastic is one material that is environmentally friendly and easily degraded in nature. This study aims to make composite bioplastic from environmentally friendly materials, namely tapioca starch and sugarcane bagasse fiber (SBF). The addition of SBF into the tapioca matrix serves as a structural reinforcement of composites bioplastics. SBF was added by 1 wt% (from dry weight of starch basis) and kept constant for each variation of the sample. The fabrication of composite bioplastic using the solution casting method. The variation time duration of ultrasonication on composite bioplastic (tapioca starch and 1 wt% bagasse fiber) includes 0, 5, 10 and 15 min. Tensile testing, observation of fiber morphology, fracture surface characteristics, moisture absorption rate were carried out conducted by tensile test, scanning electron microscope (SEM), and moisture absorption test, respectively. The results show that the addition of ultrasonication increases the tensile strength of composite bioplastic samples. The highest tensile strength value was achieved by a sample with 15 min ultrasonication for 2.5 MPa. This result was supported by fracture morphology which shows a compact structure. In addition, the moisture absorption rate also decreases with increasing ultrasonication. Preparation and giving ultrasonication on composite bioplastic samples was highly recommended for improving the properties of the sample.

Hybrid polymer composites made of sugarcane bagasse fibres and disposed rubber particles

This work describes a novel hybrid polymer composite made from sugarcane bagasse and discarded rubber particles. A 25 full factorial design is performed to identify the effects of bagasse fibres and rubber particles on the physical and mechanical properties of the composites. The mechanical properties are evaluated by tensile and compression tests, and the physical properties by apparent porosity, water absorption and bulk density. The mechanical and physical properties are substantially affected by the amount and size of the rubber particles. The length and treatment of bagasse fibres affect the stiffness and strength of the composites with less contribution. The presence of sugarcane bagasse increases the compressive toughness of hybrid composites.

Thermal evaluation of composites from coffee capsules residue with sugarcane bagasse by TG/DTA and DMA

In this study, new composites were prepared with coffee capsule residue as polymeric matrix reinforced with amounts of 5 or 10% m/m sugarcane bagasse fibers (untreated and treated with 4% NaOH solution). The influence of the bagasse fibers on the thermal properties as well as on the dynamic mechanical behavior of composites was evaluated by Thermogravimetric Analysis (TG), Derivative Thermogravimetry (DTG), Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA). TG results of the composites indicated that the thermal stability was influenced by the fiber content. In addition, the alkali fiber treatment decreased the thermal stability of the composites. By the DTA curves, it was possible to assume that polypropylene was the main polymer that constitutes the capsule through the appearance of the melting temperature event. It could be also observed that the samples showed different thermal behavior in the range of 300 and 410 °C due to the fiber content and the use or not of compatibilizer. Based on the results of thermomechanical analysis, it was found that the viscoelastic properties were also influenced by the addition of fiber (untreated or treated) and the presence or absence of compatibilizer. Furthermore, the scanning electron microscopy images of the samples revealed greater adherence between fiber and matrix in the composites that were used compatibilizer.

A Study on the Reduction in Hydration Heat and Thermal Strain of Concrete with Addition of Sugarcane Bagasse Fiber.

Early prevention methods in massive concrete structures to control the heat of hydration and, consequently, the development of cracks due to thermal expansion are important subjects, since these cracks may compromise structural integrity. In the present study, the sugarcane residues in massive concrete were used in order to investigate the reduction in the heat of hydration, the thermal expansion resistance, and also the fresh and mechanical properties of the concrete. The results showed that, by adding 2.0% of bagasse fiber and 5.0% of pozzolanic material to the concrete, the heat of hydration was reduced, and the strain due to the thermal expansion was smaller than the control mixture. Moreover, the compressive, flexural, and split tensile strength increased in comparison to the control mixture.

Dynamic mechanical properties of epoxy resin matrix reinforced with sugarcane bagasse

The dynamic mechanical analysis was performed on five different formulations of a reinforced epoxy resin matrix with sugarcane bagasse (SCB) using hand lay-up technique. The viscoelastic behaviours of the composites were studied by analyzing the thermal parameters such as storage modulus E'(MPa), loss modulus E''(MPa), and tan⁡δ as the temperature increases at periodic stress frequencies of 2.5, 5, and 10 Hz using Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA). The results revealed that E'(MPa) and E''(MPa) decreased with increasing temperature for all composites, while the tan⁡δ increased with increasing temperatures. As the frequency of oscillation is increased, the viscoelastic parameters was seen to increase as well. However, the tan⁡δ (damping coefficient) was found to decrease with increase in SCB fibre loading due to the good load-bearing capacity of the composites. The tan⁡δ peak temperature of the composites was found to be higher than the onset temperature of E'(MPa) and peak temperature of E"(MPa) which depict higher accuracy. Futhermore, it was seen that the increase in SCB fibre content in the epoxy resin increased the glass transition temperature (Tg).

A study on mechanical properties of mortar with sugarcane bagasse fiber and bagasse ash

The sugarcane residues from mills or boilers, such as bagasse and bagasse ash, may be a way to make both the civil engineering industry and the sugar/alcohol industry more sustainable. In this research, the sugarcane residues were classified into three different categories: bagasse fiber, bagasse sand and bagasse ash. Therefore, these residues were utilized to prepare the specimens and, subsequently, strength tests were applied to investigate the mechanical properties of mortars of different mixtures. This study revealed that mortar added with 2% of bagasse fiber showed a higher percentage of water retention when compared to the mortar specimens without fiber due to the high amount of bagasse fiber. Consequently, the drying shrinkage strain could be reduced to a smaller level of the PVA fiber specimens. Finally, in all cases in which the fiber was added, the ductility of the mortar was increased when compared to a mortar specimen without fibers.