Characterization and Fabrication of Particle Board from Banana Fiber and Sawdust as A Hybrid Composite

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 03 | Page : 192 200
    By

    P. Ravi Kumar,

  • V. Rahul,

  • P. Srinivas Reddy,

  1. Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  2. Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  3. Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, CVR College of Engineering, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Abstract

The current global landscape emphasizes the search for eco-friendly and regenerative materials. Utilizing environmentally available fibers in conjunction with polymeric resins through efficient manufacturing processes offers a cost-effective solution with high-quality standards. Polymer matrix composites with fiber reinforcements possess several advantages, including low production costs, ease of fabrication, and improved material properties, making them applicable in a wide range of industrial contexts. This paper emphasizes the creation of Particle boards using banana fiber flakes and saw dust as reinforcement, with epoxy serving as the matrix. The study examines the mechanical characteristics and micro structural characteristics, specifically at a 40% volume fraction of fiber particles. The principal goal of this research is to create a low-density composite particle board using banana fiber and epoxy as the matrix. The findings reveal enhanced tensile strength and hardness, Ascribed to a robust interfacial bond between the matrix and fibers with low water absorption. The composite’s SEM analysis light on agglomerations and structural evaluations in the bonding between the fiber and epoxy resins. This context suggests that banana fiber particle boards could be a suitable replacement for traditional wood boards in domestic household applications.

Keywords: Banana fiber from stem, epoxy, saw dust, hand lay-up process, micro hardness, and tensile strength.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

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P. Ravi Kumar, V. Rahul, P. Srinivas Reddy. Characterization and Fabrication of Particle Board from Banana Fiber and Sawdust as A Hybrid Composite. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 13(03):192-200.
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P. Ravi Kumar, V. Rahul, P. Srinivas Reddy. Characterization and Fabrication of Particle Board from Banana Fiber and Sawdust as A Hybrid Composite. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2024; 13(03):192-200. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2024/view=186452


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Special Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 13
Special Issue 03
Received 13/09/2024
Accepted 09/11/2024
Published 30/11/2024
Publication Time 78 Days
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