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Mechanical Characterization of Curaua Fiber/Babool Wood Particle Reinforced Polyester Hybrid Composite

Author(s): R. Suthan, A. Padma Rao, P.Babu Aurtherson, Sujin Jose Arul*, K. Ajan and D.S. Jenaris

Volume 17, Issue 3, 2024

Published on: 19 July, 2023

Page: [251 - 255] Pages: 5

DOI: 10.2174/2666145416666230515113945

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Abstract

Background: The researchers are in the situation to satisfy the demand for engineering materials by developing novel eco-friendly materials. The natural fiber composites are the substitutes for the synthetic material.

Introduction: The mechanical properties of curaua fiber-reinforced polyester (CFRP) composites were investigated, as well as the effects of curaua fibre infusion with Babool Wood particles (BWP).

Methods: The composite specimens were fabricated using a hand lay-up approach using varying amounts of curaua fibres (CF) and babool wood particles in a 1:1 ratio in order to test the tensile strength and flexural strength.

Results: The results demonstrated that before weakening, the tensile strength and flexural strength of the composite samples rose by up to 40% for hybrid reinforcements. Comparing samples made of pure resin to those made of the composite at 40 weight percent (CF20/BWP20), the tensile and bending strengths of the composite are improved by 93.42% and 86.4%, respectively.

Conclusion: The tensile and flexural modulus values of the hybrid composites increased by up to 50% fiber, but less successfully (CF25 and BWP25). The fracture mechanism of the shattered composite samples was examined using scanning electron microscopy.

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