Enhancement of Additively Manufactured Bagasse Fiber-Reinforced Composite Material Properties Utilizing a Novel Fiber Extraction Process Used for 3D SLA Printing
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
2.1. Materials
2.2. FTIR Spectroscopy
2.3. Fiber Diameter Measurement
2.4. 3D Printer
2.5. Resin
2.6. Composite Fabrication Method
2.7. Tensile Test
2.8. SEM
3. Results
3.1. FTIR Analysis
3.2. Fiber Diameter
3.3. Fiber Strength
3.4. Composite Tensile Strength
3.5. SEM
3.6. Comparative Study
4. Discussion
5. Conclusions
- The outcome of the FTIR spectra illustrates that due to the soaking of the rind fibers in NaOH solution, the binding components such as hemicellulose, lignin, and amorphous cellulose were partially or completely dissolved, indicating that the cellulose portion was increased.
- The bagasse fibers extracted through Process-1 showed the highest average tensile load, approximately 78% higher than those from Process-2 and 90% greater than those obtained using Process-3. It is speculated that the synergistic interaction of thin bagasse fibers, along with the fiber fracture mechanism and elevated cellulose content, creates localized conditions for fracture and improved tensile load.
- 3D-printed composites reinforced with bagasse fibers extracted through Process-1 showed the highest improvement in tensile strength (approximately 70%) compared to specimens made from pure resin. The lack of pores in the composite and the observable fiber fracture phenomena clearly indicate that 3D printing technology effectively enhances the quality of fiber–matrix interfacial bonding, consequently resulting in improved tensile properties of the composites.
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Material | Average Breaking Load (N) |
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Process-1 | 5.9 ± 2.4 |
Process-2 | 3.3 ± 1.3 |
Process-3 | 3.1 ± 1.4 |
Material | Weibull Modulus | Constant Term | Scale Parameter | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Process-1 | 2.24 | −4.3 | 6.80 | 0.94 |
Process-2 | 2.7 | −3.56 | 3.74 | 0.96 |
Process-3 | 2.24 | −2.83 | 3.53 | 0.94 |
Material | Ultimate Tensile Strength (MPa) | % Improvement |
---|---|---|
Resin | 20.4 ± 1.7 | |
Composite P1 | 34.5 ± 2.9 | 69.3% |
Composite P2 | 31.6 ± 3.2 | 55% |
Composite P3 | 32.8 ± 2.9 | 61% |
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Bhuiyan, M.S.; Fardin, A.; Rahman, M.A.; Mohiv, A.; Islam, R.; Kharshiduzzaman, M.; Khan, M.E.; Haque, M.R. Enhancement of Additively Manufactured Bagasse Fiber-Reinforced Composite Material Properties Utilizing a Novel Fiber Extraction Process Used for 3D SLA Printing. J. Manuf. Mater. Process. 2024, 8, 185. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp8050185
Bhuiyan MS, Fardin A, Rahman MA, Mohiv A, Islam R, Kharshiduzzaman M, Khan ME, Haque MR. Enhancement of Additively Manufactured Bagasse Fiber-Reinforced Composite Material Properties Utilizing a Novel Fiber Extraction Process Used for 3D SLA Printing. Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing. 2024; 8(5):185. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp8050185
Chicago/Turabian StyleBhuiyan, Md. Shahnewaz, Ahmed Fardin, M. Azizur Rahman, Arafath Mohiv, Rashedul Islam, Md. Kharshiduzzaman, Md. Ershad Khan, and Mohammad Rejaul Haque. 2024. "Enhancement of Additively Manufactured Bagasse Fiber-Reinforced Composite Material Properties Utilizing a Novel Fiber Extraction Process Used for 3D SLA Printing" Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing 8, no. 5: 185. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp8050185