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Enhancement of tribology behaviour by the addition of different fiber length of pineapple fiber reinforced polyester composite

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Polymer matrix composites have been featured with natural fiber and offered superior tribomechanical properties compared to synthetic fiber-made polymer composites. During the composite fabrication with continuous and untreated natural fiber, problems with poor adhesive, incompatibility, and de-bond from the matrix result in reduced tribomechnical properties. This study focuses on the tribology properties enhancement of polyester resin composite made with 4, 8, 12, and 16 mm pineapple leaf fiber (chemically treated) by hand layup technique assisted with compression load. The influences of fiber length on hardness, wear rate, and the coefficient of friction of developed composites are studied. The composite containing 16 mm fiber length facilitates a maximum hardness of 77.8±0.6 HV with an increased wear resistance of 0.0065 mm3/Nm at 10 N and a higher coefficient of friction of 0.73 at 20 N at 1 m/s. The wear debris surface was analyzed via SEM approach. The best sample used for automotive seat frame application.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gnanamani College of Technology, Namakkal, 637018, Tamilnadu, India

    S. Krishnakumar

  2. Centre for Materials Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, 600073, Tamil Nadu, India

    V. Mohanavel

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India

    V. Mohanavel

  4. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, Tamilnadu, India

    R. Venkatesh

  5. Department of Mathematics, Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technology, Trichy, 621215, Tamilnadu, India

    K. Balasubramanian

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R. Venkatesh has obtained a B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Madras, Chennai. He post-graduated in Engineering Design from Anna University, Chennai and obtained his Ph.D. in the faculty of Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering Guindy (CEG), Anna University, Chennai. His research interests include nanocomposites, fiber and polymers and solar energy.

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Krishnakumar, S., Mohanavel, V., Venkatesh, R. et al. Enhancement of tribology behaviour by the addition of different fiber length of pineapple fiber reinforced polyester composite. J Mech Sci Technol 38, 201–206 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-023-1217-8

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