Enhancing structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of Acacia pennata natural fibers through benzoyl chloride treatment for construction applications

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dc.contributor.authorSheeba, K. R. Jaya
dc.contributor.authorPriya, R. Krishna
dc.contributor.authorArunachalam, Krishna Prakash
dc.contributor.authorAvudaiappan, Siva
dc.contributor.authorFlores, Erick Saavedra
dc.contributor.authorKozlov, Pavel
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-20T17:34:06Z
dc.date.available2025-01-20T17:34:06Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractIn recent years, there has been growing interest in exploring natural fiber reinforced composites as potential alternatives to conventional materials in various structural applications. The aim of this study on Acacia pennata fibers (APFs) and treating them with benzoyl chloride was to explore their potential as reinforcement in construction-related materials. The aim was to investigate the physico-chemical, thermal, and mechanical properties of these fibers to understand their suitability for applications in concrete reinforcement, retrofitting, roofing, and wall panels. By enhancing the understanding of the treated fibers' characteristics, this study contributes to the development of sustainable and high-performance construction materials. The fibers were extracted using both water retting and chemical retting methods. The physico-chemical properties of the fibers were assessed through X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, which determined a calculated crystalline index (CI) of 72.14% and a crystalline size of 2.6 nm. Thermo-gravimetric analysis was conducted to evaluate the thermal stability of the APFs, revealing a temperature of 366 degrees C and a maximum degradation temperature of 226.7 degrees C. Mechanical analysis included measurements of the APFs' tensile strength (467.86 MPa), tensile modulus (14.62 GPa), microfibrillar angle (14.79), and elongation at break (3.2%). The findings derived from these analyses suggest that the APFs that underwent treatment exhibit desirable mechanical characteristics, rendering them a viable option for utilization in construction-related materials like reinforcement in concrete, retrofitting, roofing and wall Pannels. This research presents a novel exploration of Acacia pennata fibers (APFs) treated with benzoyl chloride, aiming to establish their potential as reinforcements for construction materials. While natural fiber-reinforced composites have drawn interest, the unique application of APFs in construction and their treatment with benzoyl chloride to enhance properties remain relatively unexplored in the literature. This study fills a significant
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e02443
dc.identifier.issn2214-5095
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2023.e02443
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/91652
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:001077780100001
dc.language.isoen
dc.revistaCase studies in construction materials
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectAcacia pennata
dc.subjectBenzoyl chloride
dc.subjectCrystallinity index
dc.subjectTensile strength and thermal stability
dc.titleEnhancing structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of Acacia pennata natural fibers through benzoyl chloride treatment for construction applications
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen19
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sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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