Hybrid Composite Based on Natural Rubber Reinforced with Short Fibers of the <i>Triumfetta cordifolia/Saccharum officinarum</i> L.: Performance Evaluation

• DOI: 10.4236/jmmce.2022.105027
• Publication Date: 2022-08-30T08:15:40Z
• Authors: Abel Emmanuel Njom; Armel Mewoli; Marie Josette Nde...; Fabien Betene Ebanda; Augustine Demze N...; Sandrine Biloa Otiti; Yannick Devario Y...; Legrand Ndoumou B...; Pierre Marcel Ani...; Atangana Ateba
• Keywords: Shore durometer; Natural fiber; Bagasse

This article contributes to the development of new class fully biodegradable "green" composites by combining fibers (natural/bio) with resin. The vegetable (Triumfetta cordifolia and sugarcane bagasse) treated NaOH bleached were incorporated into a natural rubber matrix. influence fiber ratio on physical properties, tensile strength surface hardness hybrid was analyzed. results show that addition in matrix increases water absorption capacity but gradually reduces it increasing ratio. NRT50-50B proportions best strengths at 20 phr shore A 43.7 30 phr. combination two has improved mechanical properties which can be used engineering applications.