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Hygrothermal Aging, Kinetics of Moisture Absorption, Degradation Mechanism and Their Influence on Performance of the Natural Fibre Reinforced Composites

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Aging Effects on Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

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The reduction of synthetic fibre usage in the various industries has grabbed attention of the researchers towards natural fibres. Since petroleum-based polymers and fibres are harming eco-system constantly by exhausting poisonous gases. Natural fibres are considered to be a potential replacement of synthetic fibres by means of eco-friendly, bio-degradability, recyclability, sustainability and innumerable other unique characteristics. It directly contributes towards circular economy of the local market. Hydrophilic nature plays vital role in impacting performance of the natural fibre, hence it becomes a sensitive towards humidity in working condition of the fabricated parts. The parts reinforced with natural fibre are subjected to hygrothermal ageing which directly influence the physical and chemical characteristics. The diffusion coefficient a property which defines the rate at which water molecules diffuses through material. By using Arrhenius equation and Fickian model optimize the modelling of a hygrothermal ageing of natural fibre reinforced polymer composites.

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Ramesh, M., Tamil Selvan, M., Niranjana, K. (2022). Hygrothermal Aging, Kinetics of Moisture Absorption, Degradation Mechanism and Their Influence on Performance of the Natural Fibre Reinforced Composites. In: Muthukumar, C., Krishnasamy, S., Thiagamani, S.M.K., Siengchin, S. (eds) Aging Effects on Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites. Composites Science and Technology . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8360-2_14

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