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Investigation of the Flexural and Charpy Impact Properties of Polymer Composites Reinforced with Tururi (Manicaria saccifera) Fibrous Fabric
by Avener Gleidson Andrade Santos, Damares da Cruz Barbosa Nascimento, Felipe Perissé Duarte Lopes, Noan Tonini Simonassi, Sérgio Neves Monteiro, Alisson Clay Rios da Silva and Verônica Scarpini Candido
Polymers 2025, 17(4), 466; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17040466 - 11 Feb 2025
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The search for new natural, sustainable, economical and biodegradable reinforcements for composite materials has increased in recent years, highlighting the importance of fibers from the natural environment. This work evaluates the use of tururi fibrous fabric as a reinforcement in a polymer matrix, [...] Read more.
The search for new natural, sustainable, economical and biodegradable reinforcements for composite materials has increased in recent years, highlighting the importance of fibers from the natural environment. This work evaluates the use of tururi fibrous fabric as a reinforcement in a polymer matrix, using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetry and scanning electron microscopy. The mechanical and fractographic performance of composites reinforced with 2.5, 5.0 and 7.5% mass fraction of tururi in a polyester matrix is also investigated. The FTIR and XRD results identified groups characteristic of natural fibers and the presence of elemental constituents such as cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. Thermogravimetry indicated good thermal stability near 246 °C. The morphology of the fibrous fabric is irregular and formed by tangles of threads. The mechanical behavior of the composites in bending revealed a variation in stress with the increase in the percentage of fabric in the matrix, explained by defects and failures due to low interfacial adhesion between the phases. Impact tests indicated that increasing the percentage of fabric in the matrix improves impact energy absorption, reflecting better adhesion and load distribution. Thus, the development of this natural composite is promising for applications in green and sustainable products. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Application and Characterization of Polymer Composites)
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