Enhancing the Mechanical Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Composite Materials: Taguchi and RSM Optimization

Green composites consisting of renewable or biodegradable materials are becoming more popular as environmental awareness of global waste issues grows. Among them, natural composites made of polymers have proven to work exceptionally well because of their high strength, rapid breakdown after disposal...

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Main Authors: Khalissa Saada, Salah Amroune, Ahmed Belaadi, Moussa Zaoui, Ibrahim M. H. Alshaikh, Djamel Ghernaout
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Natural Fibers
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2024.2427704
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Salah Amroune
Ahmed Belaadi
Moussa Zaoui
Ibrahim M. H. Alshaikh
Djamel Ghernaout
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Salah Amroune
Ahmed Belaadi
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description Green composites consisting of renewable or biodegradable materials are becoming more popular as environmental awareness of global waste issues grows. Among them, natural composites made of polymers have proven to work exceptionally well because of their high strength, rapid breakdown after disposal, and simplicity in processing using standard techniques. In particular, competitive mechanical performances have been demonstrated by green composites having a polymer matrix reinforced with sisal, luffa, and maize fibers at different fiber percentages of 10%, 15%, and 25%. The tensile characteristics of polymer composites reinforced with these fibers are optimized in this study by the application of Taguchi and response surface methodology. By assessing characteristics such as section size, fiber content, and fiber type simultaneously, the study attempts to produce optimal biocomposite qualities, which are then experimentally tested. Tensile tests show considerable gains: the biocomposite containing 15% corn fiber showed a 21.04% increase in tensile strength. Similarly, sisal, luffa, and corn fibers all showed notable improvements in Young’s modulus, with the biocomposite showing 22.77%, 31.77%, and 20.25% increases, respectively.
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spelling doaj-art-ad3734881c604aa78eb67c8ca78e38b02024-12-09T14:41:33ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2024-12-0121110.1080/15440478.2024.2427704Enhancing the Mechanical Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Composite Materials: Taguchi and RSM OptimizationKhalissa Saada0Salah Amroune1Ahmed Belaadi2Moussa Zaoui3Ibrahim M. H. Alshaikh4Djamel Ghernaout5Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of M’sila, M’sila, AlgeriaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of M’sila, M’sila, AlgeriaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Université 20 Août 1955, Skikda, AlgeriaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of M’sila, M’sila, AlgeriaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, YemenChemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Ha’il, Ha’il, Saudi ArabiaGreen composites consisting of renewable or biodegradable materials are becoming more popular as environmental awareness of global waste issues grows. Among them, natural composites made of polymers have proven to work exceptionally well because of their high strength, rapid breakdown after disposal, and simplicity in processing using standard techniques. In particular, competitive mechanical performances have been demonstrated by green composites having a polymer matrix reinforced with sisal, luffa, and maize fibers at different fiber percentages of 10%, 15%, and 25%. The tensile characteristics of polymer composites reinforced with these fibers are optimized in this study by the application of Taguchi and response surface methodology. By assessing characteristics such as section size, fiber content, and fiber type simultaneously, the study attempts to produce optimal biocomposite qualities, which are then experimentally tested. Tensile tests show considerable gains: the biocomposite containing 15% corn fiber showed a 21.04% increase in tensile strength. Similarly, sisal, luffa, and corn fibers all showed notable improvements in Young’s modulus, with the biocomposite showing 22.77%, 31.77%, and 20.25% increases, respectively.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2024.2427704Taguchi methodresponse surface methodologybiocompositemechanical propertiesnatural fibersANOVA
spellingShingle Khalissa Saada
Salah Amroune
Ahmed Belaadi
Moussa Zaoui
Ibrahim M. H. Alshaikh
Djamel Ghernaout
Enhancing the Mechanical Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Composite Materials: Taguchi and RSM Optimization
Journal of Natural Fibers
Taguchi method
response surface methodology
biocomposite
mechanical properties
natural fibers
ANOVA
title Enhancing the Mechanical Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Composite Materials: Taguchi and RSM Optimization
title_full Enhancing the Mechanical Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Composite Materials: Taguchi and RSM Optimization
title_fullStr Enhancing the Mechanical Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Composite Materials: Taguchi and RSM Optimization
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing the Mechanical Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Composite Materials: Taguchi and RSM Optimization
title_short Enhancing the Mechanical Characteristics of Eco-Friendly Composite Materials: Taguchi and RSM Optimization
title_sort enhancing the mechanical characteristics of eco friendly composite materials taguchi and rsm optimization
topic Taguchi method
response surface methodology
biocomposite
mechanical properties
natural fibers
ANOVA
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2024.2427704
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