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https://doi.org/10.21278/TOF.484063024

Performance Evaluation of Various Natural Fibre-Reinforced Hybrid Polymer Composites for Engineering Applications

M. Narasimharajan ; Mahendra Institute of Technology, Malasmudhiram, Namakal, Tamilnadu, India
S. Dinesh orcid id orcid.org/0000-0003-2884-9316 ; Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering Chennai, Tamilnadu, India *
S. Sadhishkumar ; Mahendra Institute of Technology, Malasmudhiram, Namakal, Tamilnadu, India
T. Elango ; Mahendra Institute of Technology, Malasmudhiram, Namakal, Tamilnadu, India

* Dopisni autor.


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str. 115-122

preuzimanja: 37

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Sažetak

In recent materials science developments, composite materials are emerging as a sustainable alternative to conventional materials. Addressing the issue of annual disposal of three to four million tons of biological waste, particularly hair fibre in India, a reinforced polymer composite has been created by combining this waste with resins. Using a hand lay-up technique and constant load, a hybrid composite of Kevlar (K29) and Human hair fibre was formed, reinforced separately with Epoxy resin-556, Polyester, and Polyvinyl chloride ( PVC) separately. Conversion to ASTM standard samples allowed for an analysis using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which revealed that the epoxy-reinforced hybrid composite exhibits high tensile strength, making it suitable for automotive parts manufacturing. While polyester and PVC-reinforced composites have advantages such as cost-effectiveness and corrosion resistance, they generally exhibit inferior mechanical properties compared to epoxy resin-reinforced composites. Epoxy resin composites are often preferred for applications where superior mechanical performance is required, albeit at a higher cost. This study not only promotes sustainability by repurposing biological waste but also demonstrates the versatility of composites in meeting diverse industrial requirements.

Ključne riječi

hybrid composites; polymer matrix; tensile strength; engineering applications

Hrčak ID:

322705

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/322705

Datum izdavanja:

20.10.2024.

Posjeta: 108 *