Characterization of Potassium Permanganate Treated Natural Fibers and Its Eco-Friendly Friction Composites
This study explores the transformative effects of permanganate treatment on Pseudoxytenanthera stocksii (P. stocksii) bamboo fibers, benchmarking their enhanced properties against other natural fibers. P. stocksii fibers, enriched by a 15.5% increase in cellulosic content through permanganate treatm...
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| author | N. Jiyas Indu Sasidharan K. Bindu Kumar P. Senthamaraikannan R. Kumar |
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| description | This study explores the transformative effects of permanganate treatment on Pseudoxytenanthera stocksii (P. stocksii) bamboo fibers, benchmarking their enhanced properties against other natural fibers. P. stocksii fibers, enriched by a 15.5% increase in cellulosic content through permanganate treatment, exhibit remarkable improvements in material performance, including a 4% increase in density, 52% enhanced water absorption resistance, and significantly reduced moisture content. These fibers demonstrate exceptional thermal stability, achieving a maximum degradation temperature (Tmax) of 353.15°C, outclassing hemp fibers (Tmax 336.2°C). With a porosity of 7%, density of 1.19 g/cc, and hardness of 89 hRB, the treated fibers reinforced friction composites exhibit superior structural integrity. Tribological analysis further underscores their utility, with a coefficient of friction of 0.52, a specific wear rate of 1.87 × 10−5 mm3/Nm, and an impressive friction stability of 95%. These results position permanganate-treated P. stocksii bamboo fibers as a viable candidate for friction-assistive applications, paving the way for sustainable innovations in composite materials. The findings not only highlight the untapped potential of P. stocksii fibers in advancing green tribology but also underscore their broader implications for reducing environmental impact in engineering applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dfb19fa387404d6a98be08e32e00cd3f2025-08-20T01:51:03ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2025-12-0122110.1080/15440478.2025.2502647Characterization of Potassium Permanganate Treated Natural Fibers and Its Eco-Friendly Friction CompositesN. Jiyas0Indu Sasidharan1K. Bindu Kumar2P. Senthamaraikannan3R. Kumar4Mechanical Engineering Department, Government Engineering College Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram, IndiaChemistry Department, Government Engineering College Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram, IndiaMechanical Engineering Department, Government Engineering College Barton Hill, Thiruvananthapuram, IndiaSophisticated Testing and Instrumentation Centre (STIC), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Alliance School of Applied Engineering, Alliance University, Bengaluru, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Mai-Nefhi College of Engineering and Technology, Asmara, ErtireaThis study explores the transformative effects of permanganate treatment on Pseudoxytenanthera stocksii (P. stocksii) bamboo fibers, benchmarking their enhanced properties against other natural fibers. P. stocksii fibers, enriched by a 15.5% increase in cellulosic content through permanganate treatment, exhibit remarkable improvements in material performance, including a 4% increase in density, 52% enhanced water absorption resistance, and significantly reduced moisture content. These fibers demonstrate exceptional thermal stability, achieving a maximum degradation temperature (Tmax) of 353.15°C, outclassing hemp fibers (Tmax 336.2°C). With a porosity of 7%, density of 1.19 g/cc, and hardness of 89 hRB, the treated fibers reinforced friction composites exhibit superior structural integrity. Tribological analysis further underscores their utility, with a coefficient of friction of 0.52, a specific wear rate of 1.87 × 10−5 mm3/Nm, and an impressive friction stability of 95%. These results position permanganate-treated P. stocksii bamboo fibers as a viable candidate for friction-assistive applications, paving the way for sustainable innovations in composite materials. The findings not only highlight the untapped potential of P. stocksii fibers in advancing green tribology but also underscore their broader implications for reducing environmental impact in engineering applications.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2502647Natural fibersfibre characterizationchemical modificationtribological characterization天然纤维纤维特性 |
| spellingShingle | N. Jiyas Indu Sasidharan K. Bindu Kumar P. Senthamaraikannan R. Kumar Characterization of Potassium Permanganate Treated Natural Fibers and Its Eco-Friendly Friction Composites Journal of Natural Fibers Natural fibers fibre characterization chemical modification tribological characterization 天然纤维 纤维特性 |
| title | Characterization of Potassium Permanganate Treated Natural Fibers and Its Eco-Friendly Friction Composites |
| title_full | Characterization of Potassium Permanganate Treated Natural Fibers and Its Eco-Friendly Friction Composites |
| title_fullStr | Characterization of Potassium Permanganate Treated Natural Fibers and Its Eco-Friendly Friction Composites |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterization of Potassium Permanganate Treated Natural Fibers and Its Eco-Friendly Friction Composites |
| title_short | Characterization of Potassium Permanganate Treated Natural Fibers and Its Eco-Friendly Friction Composites |
| title_sort | characterization of potassium permanganate treated natural fibers and its eco friendly friction composites |
| topic | Natural fibers fibre characterization chemical modification tribological characterization 天然纤维 纤维特性 |
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