Enhancing performance of Prosopis juliflora fiber reinforced epoxy composites with silane treatment and Syzygium cumini filler

Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 31, P. 93 - 108

Published: June 10, 2024

The utilization of natural fibers and fillers in composite materials has gained significant attention for their potential to enhance mechanical, thermal, tribological properties while promoting sustainability. In this study, Prosopis juliflora fiber (PJF) reinforced epoxy composites, treated with silane incorporating Syzygium cumini filler (SCF), were investigated assess performance across various parameters. composites subjected comprehensive tribological, thermo-gravimetric, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), 3D profilometer, morphology studies elucidate the effects treatment SCF content on properties. results mechanical characterization revealed improvements tensile strength, impact microhardness silane-treated higher compared untreated samples those lower content. Specifically, ST/SCF3 exhibited highest values, a strength 118.65 ± 4.63 MPa, 27.83 1.96 kJ/m2, 91.63 2.84 HV. Tribological analysis indicated enhanced wear resistance reduced coefficient friction content, demonstrating lowest loss (62 μm) frictional force (5.2 N). Thermal improved thermal stability particularly ST/SCF1 formulations, suggesting increased temperature-induced degradation.

Language: Английский

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Mechanical and flammability properties of ultrasonically processed silane-treated areca-banana fiber-reinforced epoxy composites for lightweight applications

Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 19, 2024

Language: Английский

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Thermoplastic-polymer matrix composite of banana/betel nut husk fiber reinforcement: Physico-mechanical properties evaluation

e-Polymers, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Abstract Reinforced composite made of polypropylene combining banana and betel nut husk fiber (BBF) was treated with 10% NaOH (w/w). The percentages 40%, 50%, 60% were used using the compression molding process. Properties such as tensile, bending, impact, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), water absorption assessed reinforcements. composites 50% BBF reinforcement performed better than different compositions. While 40% BBF-reinforced showed superior results in tests, impact TGA analyses provided comparatively lower results. tensile strength (36 MPa), bending (78 energy (2.4 Nm), thermal resistance (300–583°), maximum level characteristics attained. This work demonstrated feasibility repurposing waste stems husks for interior decoration, furniture, automobile bodies fiber-reinforced hybrid composites, replacing expensive environmentally hazardous artificial materials due to their mechanical capabilities.

Language: Английский

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Surface treatment of natural fibers for enhancing interfacial adhesion and mechanical properties in biocomposites - a comprehensive review

Composite Interfaces, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 37

Published: April 26, 2025

Language: Английский

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Development of silane-treated corn husk fiber and agro-waste biofiller-reinforced epoxy composite: effects on wear, mechanical, thermal, and water absorption properties

Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 18, 2024

Language: Английский

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Studies on mechanical and water absorption behavior of biofiber-reinforced epoxy biocomposites added with seashell, eggshell, and coconut biofillers

Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 9, 2024

Language: Английский

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An investigation on the mechanical, thermal and tribological properties of newly developed polyester composites made with Pistachio shell particles for industrial applications

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part L Journal of Materials Design and Applications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 21, 2024

The drive for sustainability and addressing environmental concerns has led to the productive use of bio-waste. This research investigates potential pistachio (Pistacia vera) nut shell particles as a novel filler in polyester composites. study explores these shells reinforcing material polyester-based composites evaluate their mechanical thermal properties. Pistachio (PSP) are mixed with resin varying weight fractions (0%, 1%, 3%, 5%) create new type composite. impact content, impingement angle striking velocity on erosive wear behavior also studied. results revealed that incorporating PSP resulted maximum rise tensile (96.61%), strength (66.66%), micro-hardness (52.94%), under loading 5 wt% filler. However, composite 3 filler, flexural (135.65%) modulus (45.28%). Results showed that, exhibited superior resistance. An optimal parameter setting is determined minimum erosion rate subsequently validated by conducting confirmation experiment per Taguchi methodology. Different modes removal, craters other qualitative attributes examined scanning electron microscopy during samples. Thus, utilization agro/food wastes development bio-based products holds significant offers possibility replacing conventional materials various industrial applications.

Language: Английский

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Influence of heat treated fox tail millet husk biosilica on dynamic properties of nettle fibre-reinforced vinyl ester composite

Polymer Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 81(16), P. 14957 - 14974

Published: July 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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