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Investigation on the mechanical and moisture uptake properties of epoxy-Terminalia arjuna fiber natural composites containing nano-silica

  • Karthick Arumugam EMAIL logo und Mylsamy Kaliannagounder
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International Polymer Processing
Aus der Zeitschrift International Polymer Processing Band 39 Heft 3

Abstract

Natural composites are gaining attention among researchers due to its characteristics like low density, eco-friendliness, and cost-effectiveness. However, their performance falls short when compared to traditional materials, necessitating research focused on enhancing the strength of natural composites. The limited attention given by researchers to Terminalia arjuna fiber, a natural fiber, prompted an exploration to unveil novel scientific insights into Terminalia arjuna fiber-based composites. This study involved the creation of a natural composite through the hand layup process, combining Terminalia arjuna fiber and epoxy resin. Additionally, nanofiller like silica (SiO2) were introduced as reinforcing agents. Various materials were fabricated for different weight percentages of fiber and particles. The assessment covered mechanical and water absorption characteristics. The composite composed of epoxy with 30 wt% Terminalia arjuna and 2 wt% SiO2 showcased excellent mechanical properties, including high tensile strength (74 MPa), flexural strength (98 MPa), impact resistance (6.6 kJ/m2), and hardness (90 shore-d). Furthermore, it demonstrated minimal water absorption (18.4 % after 10 days). This research suggests that the epoxy/Terminalia arjuna/2 wt% SiO2 composite could be a preferred choice for industrial applications due to its outstanding performance.

Keywords: natural composite; Terminalia arjuna fiber; nano-silica; mechanical properties; moisture uptake
Corresponding author: Karthick Arumugam, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Adithya Institute of Technology, Kurumbapalayam, Tamilnadu, 641107, India, E-mail:

  1. Research ethics: Not applicable.

  2. Author contributions: A. Karthick: Planning, execution of research, Plotting of results and manuscript preparation. K. Mylsamy: Planning, execution and manuscript preparation.

  3. Competing interests: The authors state no conflict of interest.

  4. Research funding: None declared.

  5. Data availability: Not applicable.

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Received: 2023-12-21
Accepted: 2024-03-24
Published Online: 2024-04-19
Published in Print: 2024-07-26

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https://doi.org/10.1515/ipp-2023-4482
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natural composite; Terminalia arjuna fiber; nano-silica; mechanical properties; moisture uptake

Artikel in diesem Heft

  1. Frontmatter
  2. Research Articles
  3. Estimation of friction and wear properties of additively manufactured recycled-ABS parts using artificial neural network approach: effects of layer thickness, infill rate, and building direction
  4. Investigation of the mechanical, thermal and wear properties of eggshell/PLA composites
  5. Impact of fiber diameter on mechanical and water absorption properties of short bamboo fiber-reinforced polyester composites
  6. Polyurethane foam reinforced with Ag nanoparticle decorated ZnO nanorods: a dual-functional approach for improved antibacterial and mechanical properties
  7. Synthesis and characterization of ethylenediamine-modified F-44 phenolic epoxy fiber
  8. Study on flame retardant properties and thermal stability of synergistically modified polyurethane foam with ammonium polyphosphate and barium phytate
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  10. Tribo-mechanical and structural characterizations of LLDPE matrix bio-composite reinforced with almond shell micro-particles: effects of the processing methodology
  11. Influence of the injection velocity profile on the properties of injection moulded parts
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