Innovations in Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) Treatment of Bamboo Fiber for Enhanced Performance in Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Laminated Composites: Structural, Mechanical, and Thermal Advancements
摘要
This study explores the impact of Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI), alkali, tannic acid, and phosphoric acid treatments on the mechanical, thermal, and tribological properties of bamboo fiber-based composites. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) reveals that phosphoric acid-treated fibers exhibit the highest thermal stability due to phosphorus-based cross-linking, while NaOH-treated fibers show the lowest resistance. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy highlight structural and chemical modifications, with NaOH enhancing crystallinity, tannic acid improving surface bonding, and phosphoric acid introducing flame-retardant properties. Tensile strength analysis demonstrates peak performance at 1 wt% fiber content, with phosphoric acid-treated fibers achieving the highest strength (290.45 ± 2.85 MPa). At 1.5 wt%, strength declines due to fiber agglomeration. These findings underscore the potential of bamboo fiber composites for structural, automotive, and aerospace applications, reinforcing their role as eco-friendly, high-performance materials.