Empirical Modeling of Sound Absorption Properties of Natural Nonwoven Fabric (Antiaris toxicaria Barkcloth)

摘要

The desire to mitigate climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions has led to the exploration of plant fibers as alternative materials for various industrial applications acoustics inclusive. In this investigation, sound absorption properties of barkcloth, a nonwoven fabric from Antiaris toxicaria were characterized. Theoretical empirical sound absorption models based on Delany and Bazley such as Miki, Wu and Allard - Champoux were utilized to validate the experimental data. The empirical models were in agreement with experimental data; Incorporation of an air-gap between the fabric layers had a positive influence on the overall sound absorption behavior of barkcloth fabrics rendering the fabric a good sound absorption material.