Relation between water absorption and mechanical properties of flax 3D braided yarn woven fabric PLA bio-degradable composites

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dc.contributor.authorKanakannavar, S.
dc.contributor.authorPitchaimani, J.
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-04T12:25:10Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractNatural fibre (flax) plain type of woven fabric is developed by using solid braided yarn and is utilised as filler material and PLA (polylactic acid) as a matrix. Solution casting is then used to create sheets of pure PLA and flax fabric–PLA. Composites are manufactured by sheets sequencing technique using the hot compression moulding method. Water absorption, thickness swelling and flexural tests are performed in loading directions of warp and weft of the composites. Results revealed that the absorption of water and swelling of thickness are enriched with an addition of flax fabric. The weft direction loaded composite displayed greater values of water uptake and thickness swelling. The warp direction loaded composites demonstrated the highest flexural strength (92.3 MPa) and modulus (4.5 GPa) compared to weft direction loaded composites. These values are decreased after water absorption. © The Author(s) 2024.
dc.identifier.citationPlastics, Rubber and Composites, 2024, 53, 1, pp. 3-12
dc.identifier.issn14658011
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1177/14658011231215986
dc.identifier.urihttps://idr.nitk.ac.in/handle/123456789/21285
dc.publisherSAGE Publications Inc.
dc.subjectFlax
dc.subjectLinen
dc.subjectSwelling
dc.subjectWeaving
dc.subjectWool
dc.subjectYarn
dc.subjectBiocomposite
dc.subjectBraided flax fiber
dc.subjectFlax fabrics
dc.subjectFlax fibres
dc.subjectFlexural modulus
dc.subjectFlexural stress
dc.subjectPolylactic acid
dc.subjectThickness swelling
dc.subjectWeft direction
dc.subjectWoven fabrics
dc.subjectWater absorption
dc.titleRelation between water absorption and mechanical properties of flax 3D braided yarn woven fabric PLA bio-degradable composites

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