A detailed investigation of physical, mechanical and thermal properties jute bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy resin unidirectional void free composites was carried out. The were prepared by using vacuum technique. Scanning electron microscopic analysis, tensile flexural testing thermogravimetric analysis performed in order to evaluate surface morphology, behavior the respectively. relationship between theoretical experimental values figured out rules mixture. analytical results showed good...

Sustainable and eco-friendly materials are vital for structural energy storage applications. Synthetic fiber composites have long been utilized, but their high manufacturing cost negative environmental impacts concerning. This study aims to enhance the mechanical strength, thermal stability electrical conductivity of jute fiber–reinforced epoxy by hand-lay-up technique with surface modification alkali (KOH) carboxilated graphene oxide (CGO). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy field...

Jute fiber reinforced polypropylene composites were manufactured using a single extruder and an injection molding machine. Raw jute was oxidized post-treated with urea to increase the compatibility of matrix. Both raw utilized four levels loading (20, 25, 30, 35 wt%) used during composite manufacturing. Microstructural analysis (scanning electron microscopy) mechanical tests (tensile, flexural, impact, hardness, water absorption) conducted. Post-treated specimens yielded better properties...

Poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/chitosan (CS) natural polymer/epoxidised rubber (ENR) composites were successfully prepared through a solution casting method. The morphological characteristics of fabricated investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optical microscopy. microstructure PLA/ENR was significantly altered with the addition CS. SEM analysis fractured surfaces revealed smooth homogeneous texture good dispersion However for 15 wt% CS composites, phase segregation poor adhesion...

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Abstract This study involves finding the combined effect of natural fiber and synthetic for laminar structured hybrid polymer composites. The composites were fabricated using hand lay‐up technique with an unsaturated polyester resin matrix, chemically treated short Luffa (LF) varying from 2% to 8%, sandwiched between two layers woven glass (GF) (fixed amount). Physical characterizations, spectroscopic analysis, mechanical tests, thermal microscopy used evaluate performance Fourier transform...

Coir and abaca fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites were manufactured using a single extruder an injection molding machine. Raw coir chemically treated with benzene diazonium salt. Both raw fibers at level of fiber loading (10, 15, 20, 25, 30 wt%) utilized during composite manufacturing. Mechanical tests the resultant PP conducted. A comparison has been made between mechanical properties composites. Chemically specimens yielded better compared to composites, while had than reinforced...

Coir fiber is derived from the husk of coconut (Cocos nucifera).Coir has one highest concentrations lignin, which makes it stronger.In recent years, wide range research been carried out on reinforced polymer composites.The aim present to characterize brown single coir for manufacturing composites with characterized fibers.Adhesion between and factors affecting strength manufactured composites.In order increase adhesion, was chemically treated separately in stage (with Cr2(SO4)3•12(H2O))...

Natural fibers are environment-friendly, biodegradable, nonabrasive, and less costly exhibit high initial modulus moisture absorption. However, they have nonuniformity in their mechanical, physical, chemical, thermal properties at different portions. For this reason, long jute fiber was cut into three portions subsequently characterized using single tensile test, differential scanning calorimetric, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy according to top, middle,...

In recent years, natural fibers, such as jute has gained significant research interest in order to fabricate fiber reinforced polymer composites. Chemical treatments are generally carried out on the raw fibers for making composites with improved properties. From a composite manufacturing point of view, it is important understand how can affect thermal properties fiber. present research, effects rot-retardant, fire-retardant and water-retardant were investigated. Fiber samples collected from...

Palm fiber reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites were manufactured using a single extruder and an injection molding machine. Raw palm was chemically treated with benzene diazonium salt to increase its compatibility the polymer matrix. Both raw utilized six levels of filler loading (10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 wt%) used during composite manufacturing. Microstructural analysis (scanning electron microscopy Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) mechanical testing (tensile, flexural, impact,...

Combining two kinds of fibers is a potential way to improve the essential properties natural fiber-reinforced hybrid polymer composites. Biocomposites produced from resources are experiencing an increase in interest due their high demand market for manufacturing, addition environmental and sustainability issues. In this study, nanocomposites were prepared coir fiber, wood polypropylene, montmorillonite nanoclay using hot press technique. The effects fiber mixing on physico-mechanical...

ABSTRACT At present, the rubber toughening of plastics has become an attractive field study in polymer science and technology because brittleness is known to be a drawback many engineering plastics; it can cause premature failure during application. Among existing materials, epoxidized natural (ENR) been widely used as impact modifier or agent large number particular, enhances strength, which deteriorates with incorporation other additives, such fillers flame retardants. ENR modification...