Effect Of Fibre Length And Composition On The Tribological Attributes Of Oil Palm Fibre Polymeric Composite: Organic Brake Friction Material

Abdollah, Mohd Fadzli and Amiruddin, Hilmi and Nordin, Mohamad Jabbar (2021) Effect Of Fibre Length And Composition On The Tribological Attributes Of Oil Palm Fibre Polymeric Composite: Organic Brake Friction Material. Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, 73 (4). pp. 614-620. ISSN 0036-8792

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Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to scrutinise the impact of fibre length and its composition on the tribological attributes of oil palm fibre (OPF) polymeric composite as an alternative brake friction material. Design/methodology/approach: Fabrication of the sample was conducted by using a hot-compression method. The tribological test was carried out by deploying a ball-on-disk tribometer. Analysis of the data was then done by using the Taguchi approach as well as analysis of variance. Findings: The results indicated that all design variables (fibre composition, length and treatment) are not statistically significant, as all p-values are greater than 0.05. Remarkably, irrespective of the fibre treatment, the wear rate and coefficient of friction (COF) distribution suggested that a smaller fibre length with a high fibre composition might enhance the composite’s tribological performance with COF of 0.4 and wear rate below than 1 × 10–9 mm3/Nm. The predominant wear mechanisms were identified as micro-cracks, fine grooves and fibre debonding. Research limitations/implications: In this study, all-inclusive scrutiny needs to be carried out for further exploration. Originality/value: The main contribution and novelty of this study are opening a new perspective on the formulation of new substances from bio-based material (i.e. OPF) that possess superior tribological characteristics for friction-based applications.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Brake friction material, Natural fibre, Palm oil
Divisions:	Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User:	Sabariah Ismail
Date Deposited:	28 Feb 2022 12:47
Last Modified:	28 Feb 2022 12:47
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/25523
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