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A review on tribological properties of natural fiber based sustainable hybrid composite

  • S. Karthikeyan
  • , N. Rajini
  • , M. Jawaid
  • , J. T. Winowlin Jappes
  • , M. T.H. Thariq
  • , Suchart Siengchin
  • , J. Sukumaran

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Abstract

Natural fibers based composites having good mechanical properties have attracted tribologists to explore their application range from friction materials to friction modifiers. Hybridization of the fiber reinforced polymer composite is necessary to ensure combined mechanical strength and tribological properties. Hence, this review discusses “hybrid natural fiber composites” in detail. Earlier, reports listed the tribological failure in polymer composites from the view point of mechanical failures such as fiber/matrix interfacial debonding, matrix crack, fiber fragments, and debris generation. The present review focuses on the transfer layer formation, influence of contact temperature, and degradation of self-lubricating polymer behavior of natural fiber based hybrid composites. The authors assume that present review article on the tribological properties of hybrid composites can guide the research community towards innovative material design for tribological applications by the hybridization of natural fiber composites.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1616-1634
Number of pages19
JournalProceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology
Volume231
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 1 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Tribology
  • hybrid composites
  • natural fiber
  • self-lubricating polymer
  • surface deterioration
  • transfer layer

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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