Journal article
Biological Performance of Novel Hybrid Green Composites Produced from Glass Fibers and Jute Fabric Skin by the VARTM Process
Bioresources, Vol.13(1), pp.662-677
2018
Abstract
Environmentally friendly composites are increasingly used in building applications that require fungal and insect resistance. This study evaluated the ability of both wood-degrading and mold fungi to decompose hybrid composites made of wood furnish, glass fibers, and jute fabric skin. Fungal decay resistance tests employed brown-rot fungus (Fomitopsis palustris) and white-rot fungus (Trametes versicolor). Mold resistance tests were performed with a mixture of three mold fungi, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium chrysogenum, and Trichoderma viride. The test specimens were also bio-assayed against termites in both laboratory and field conditions. When compared to control composites specimens produced by conventional methods without glass fiber and jute, the specimens with/without glass fiber and jute fabric manufactured by the VARTM process showed high resistance against the wood-degrading fungi and termites under laboratory and field conditions; however, mold fungal growth was observed on the surfaces of the specimens with 10%, 15%, and 20% glass fiber (without jute fabric) and with 5%, 10%, and 15% glass fiber (with jute fabric). In geographical locations with severe decay and termite hazards, these composite products may have a long service life as alternatives to conventional composites.
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- Title
- Biological Performance of Novel Hybrid Green Composites Produced from Glass Fibers and Jute Fabric Skin by the VARTM Process
- Authors
- Evren Terzi (Corresponding Author) - Istanbul UniversityS Nami Kartal (Author) - Istanbul UniversityMusrizal Muin (Author) - Hasanuddin UniversityAhmed H. Hassanin (Author) - Alexandria UniversityTamer Hamouda (Author) - National Research CentreAli Kilic (Author) - Istanbul Technical UniversityZeki Candan (Author) - Istanbul University
- Publication details
- Bioresources, Vol.13(1), pp.662-677
- Publisher
- North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources
- DOI
- 10.15376/biores.13.1.662-677
- ISSN
- 1930-2126
- Grant note
- The Coordination Unit for Scientific Research of Istanbul University, Turkey (Project No: BEK-2017-24435)
- Organisation Unit
- National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99979540102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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