Influence of the Sampling Area on the Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Grewia bicolor(GB) Fiber for Potential Use in the Reinforcement of Tannin Matrix Composites

The aim of this study is to chemically, physically, and mechanically characterize Grewia bicolor (GB) fibers harvested in the NGONG locality located in the North Cameroon region for potential use in the elaboration of tannin matrix composites. The fibers are extracted from three zones of the stem (t...

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Main Authors: MICHEL MBERE TAOGA, Fabien Betene Ebanda, Antonio Pizzi, Benoit Ndiwe, Pierre Marcel Anicet Noah, Jonas Peequeur Essome Mbang, Kevin Kibong Kimbi, Etinge Tabi Akwo, César Segovia
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2024.2346121
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author MICHEL MBERE TAOGA
Fabien Betene Ebanda
Antonio Pizzi
Benoit Ndiwe
Pierre Marcel Anicet Noah
Jonas Peequeur Essome Mbang
Kevin Kibong Kimbi
Etinge Tabi Akwo
César Segovia
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Fabien Betene Ebanda
Antonio Pizzi
Benoit Ndiwe
Pierre Marcel Anicet Noah
Jonas Peequeur Essome Mbang
Kevin Kibong Kimbi
Etinge Tabi Akwo
César Segovia
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description The aim of this study is to chemically, physically, and mechanically characterize Grewia bicolor (GB) fibers harvested in the NGONG locality located in the North Cameroon region for potential use in the elaboration of tannin matrix composites. The fibers are extracted from three zones of the stem (top (T), middle (M), and bottom (B)) by biological retting with stagnant water, and the various standard norms are respected for different tests. Analysis by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and chemical composition show that GB fibers consist mainly of cellulose (50.73–53.67%), hemicellulose (20.95–24.73%), and lignin (14.26–17.26%). Physical properties give: true density (1.33–1.35 g/cm3), bulk density (0.61–0.72 g/cm3), porosity (48.37–51.4%), linear density (17.28–29.44 tex), water content (13.16–13.59%), water absorption rate (121.86–134.54%), and a moisture recovery rate at 75% relative humidity (11.12–11.76%). Mechanical parameters give Young’s modulus (17.21–29.56 GPa), stress at break (504.71–936.09 MPa), and strain at break (4.65–5.37%). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) combined with Tukey’s test for mechanical properties show that the bottom and middle fibers are identical at the 95% confidence level. GB fibers can be used in the reinforcement of tannin matrix composites with preferable and indiscriminate sampling in the bottom and middle zones of the stem.
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spelling doaj-art-9b8414a817154963b6424a05204addea2024-12-09T14:41:33ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2024-12-0121110.1080/15440478.2024.2346121Influence of the Sampling Area on the Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Grewia bicolor(GB) Fiber for Potential Use in the Reinforcement of Tannin Matrix CompositesMICHEL MBERE TAOGA0Fabien Betene Ebanda1Antonio Pizzi2Benoit Ndiwe3Pierre Marcel Anicet Noah4Jonas Peequeur Essome Mbang5Kevin Kibong Kimbi6Etinge Tabi Akwo7César Segovia8Laboratory of Mechanic (LM), Doctoral Training Unit in Engineering Sciences (UFD-SI), University of Douala, Douala, CameroonLaboratory of Mechanic (LM), Doctoral Training Unit in Engineering Sciences (UFD-SI), University of Douala, Douala, CameroonLERMAB-ENSTIB, University of Lorraine, Epinal, FranceLaboratory of Mechanic (LM), Doctoral Training Unit in Engineering Sciences (UFD-SI), University of Douala, Douala, CameroonLaboratory of Mechanic (LM), Doctoral Training Unit in Engineering Sciences (UFD-SI), University of Douala, Douala, CameroonLaboratory of Mechanic (LM), Doctoral Training Unit in Engineering Sciences (UFD-SI), University of Douala, Douala, CameroonDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, ENSET, University of Douala, Douala, CameroonDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, ENSET, University of Douala, Douala, CameroonCETELOR, University of Lorraine, FranceThe aim of this study is to chemically, physically, and mechanically characterize Grewia bicolor (GB) fibers harvested in the NGONG locality located in the North Cameroon region for potential use in the elaboration of tannin matrix composites. The fibers are extracted from three zones of the stem (top (T), middle (M), and bottom (B)) by biological retting with stagnant water, and the various standard norms are respected for different tests. Analysis by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and chemical composition show that GB fibers consist mainly of cellulose (50.73–53.67%), hemicellulose (20.95–24.73%), and lignin (14.26–17.26%). Physical properties give: true density (1.33–1.35 g/cm3), bulk density (0.61–0.72 g/cm3), porosity (48.37–51.4%), linear density (17.28–29.44 tex), water content (13.16–13.59%), water absorption rate (121.86–134.54%), and a moisture recovery rate at 75% relative humidity (11.12–11.76%). Mechanical parameters give Young’s modulus (17.21–29.56 GPa), stress at break (504.71–936.09 MPa), and strain at break (4.65–5.37%). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) combined with Tukey’s test for mechanical properties show that the bottom and middle fibers are identical at the 95% confidence level. GB fibers can be used in the reinforcement of tannin matrix composites with preferable and indiscriminate sampling in the bottom and middle zones of the stem.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2024.2346121Chemical characterizationphysical characterizationmechanical characterizationplant fibersGrewia Bicolor (GB)ANOVA
spellingShingle MICHEL MBERE TAOGA
Fabien Betene Ebanda
Antonio Pizzi
Benoit Ndiwe
Pierre Marcel Anicet Noah
Jonas Peequeur Essome Mbang
Kevin Kibong Kimbi
Etinge Tabi Akwo
César Segovia
Influence of the Sampling Area on the Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Grewia bicolor(GB) Fiber for Potential Use in the Reinforcement of Tannin Matrix Composites
Journal of Natural Fibers
Chemical characterization
physical characterization
mechanical characterization
plant fibers
Grewia Bicolor (GB)
ANOVA
title Influence of the Sampling Area on the Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Grewia bicolor(GB) Fiber for Potential Use in the Reinforcement of Tannin Matrix Composites
title_full Influence of the Sampling Area on the Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Grewia bicolor(GB) Fiber for Potential Use in the Reinforcement of Tannin Matrix Composites
title_fullStr Influence of the Sampling Area on the Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Grewia bicolor(GB) Fiber for Potential Use in the Reinforcement of Tannin Matrix Composites
title_full_unstemmed Influence of the Sampling Area on the Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Grewia bicolor(GB) Fiber for Potential Use in the Reinforcement of Tannin Matrix Composites
title_short Influence of the Sampling Area on the Chemical, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Grewia bicolor(GB) Fiber for Potential Use in the Reinforcement of Tannin Matrix Composites
title_sort influence of the sampling area on the chemical physical and mechanical properties of grewia bicolor gb fiber for potential use in the reinforcement of tannin matrix composites
topic Chemical characterization
physical characterization
mechanical characterization
plant fibers
Grewia Bicolor (GB)
ANOVA
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2024.2346121
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