Effect of elevated temperatures on wear and frictional performance of Pineapple Leaf Fiber-Reinforced natural rubber composites with the addition of multi-walled carbon nanotubes

Xuan, Yeo Yi and Ridzuan, M. J. M and Abdul Majid, M. S and Rahman, M. T. A and Marsi, Noraini and Sulaiman, Mohd Hafis (2025) Effect of elevated temperatures on wear and frictional performance of Pineapple Leaf Fiber-Reinforced natural rubber composites with the addition of multi-walled carbon nanotubes. Polymer Composites. pp. 1-12.

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.29901

Abstract

Rubber composites are often used at high temperatures, particularly in practical applications, such as autoclave components, gaskets, and seals. This study investigated the effect of elevated temperatures on the friction and wear properties of pineapple leaf fiber (PALF)-reinforced natural rubber (NR) composites with the addition of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Commercial NR composites were prepared using a two-roll mill mixing method, followed by molding. The PALF and MWCNTs contents were fixed at 30 and 10 parts per hundred rubber (phr), respectively. The frictional force, coefficient of friction (COF), and specific wear rate (SWR) were studied in the temperature ranges from room temperature (RT) to 80�C under various applied loads (5, 10, and 15 N). A significant improvement in the wear properties of the composites was achieved with increasing temperature. The results showed that the inclusion of MWCNTs effectively enhanced the wear performance of the composites at elevated temperatures. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the friction and wear characteristics of PALF-reinforced NR composites with the addition of MWCNTs, enhancing their end-use properties for high-temperature applications.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	elevated temperature, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), natural rubber composites, pineapple leaf fibers (PALF), tribological properties
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering > FKMP
Depositing User:	Mr. Mohamad Zulkhibri Rahmad
Date Deposited:	26 Jun 2025 00:08
Last Modified:	26 Jun 2025 00:09
URI:	http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/12728

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