Mahesh Kumar,
Ajai Kumar Singh,
- Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, B.N. College of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, B.N. College of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow,, Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract
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The fabrication and characterization of a biocomposite reinforced with banana fiber is proposed in this proposal. The substance used for the grid was epoxy. Hand-layup preparation was the last step in the biocomposite’s manufacturing. Biocomposites with various fiber and grid compositions were produced. After treating banana strands with NaOH in the composites manufacturing process, a comparative analysis between biocomposites reinforced with treated and untreated filaments was conducted. The antacid treatment notably changed the biocomposite’s properties. Filaments treated with 0.5% NaOH performed better as reinforcement in various biocomposites. Biocomposites reinforced with 30% banana strands exhibited reduced tensile, compressive, flexural, impact strength, and Shore hardness, whereas 20% reinforcement was found to be the optimal combination for producing biocomposites. This research paves the way for further exploration into the production and application of biocomposites reinforced with surface-treated fibers.
Keywords: Composites, banana fiber, mechanical properties, natural fiber
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Mahesh Kumar, Ajai Kumar Singh. Synthesis and Characterization of Short Fiber Reinforced Biocomposite Materials. Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics. 2024; 15(02):42-53.
Mahesh Kumar, Ajai Kumar Singh. Synthesis and Characterization of Short Fiber Reinforced Biocomposite Materials. Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics. 2024; 15(02):42-53. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joeam/article=2024/view=175734
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Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 02 |
| Received | July 5, 2024 |
| Accepted | July 23, 2024 |
| Published | September 26, 2024 |