1. Mechanical behavior of bamboo fiber epoxy composites using xrd
Authors : Abhishek Kumar Gupta, Dr. S.c. Gajbhiye
Pages : 54-60
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.21172/1.173.08
Keywords : bamboo fiber; epoxy composite; density; ultimate strength; fracture surface Abstract :The increasing environmental awareness and the concern over the depletion of the fossil fuels have led to the rapid utilization of the green resources for producing eco- friendly products. Owing to the tremendous use of composite as an engineering material there has been an increasing attention towards the replacement of synthetic fibres in composites by natural plant fibres such as bamboo, jute, sisal, flex, hemp, coir etc. The advantages offered by these natural fibres over the conventional synthetic fibre such as carbon and glass are low density, ease of separation, acceptable specific properties, decrease in the environmental contamination and cost. Moreover, they also cause less wear on the processing equipments and reduce health hazards. Also, the natural fibres can be easily obtained from the plants and their resources; therefore can be a viable alternative for the expensive and non-renewable synthetic fibre. This research work focuses on the recent developments and potential for further improvement of natural fibre reinforced composites. Keeping this in view, the present work has been under taken to develop a polymer matrix composite (epoxy resin as in matrix) using bamboo fibers and to study its characterization and mechanical behaviour. Composites have been prepared with different weight fraction of bamboo fibers. XRD and optical microscope have been used for characterization of composites. Tensile, flexural and hardness test of fabricated composite sample have been carried out. It is concluded that the enhancement of tensile strength, flexural strength and hardness of bamboo fiber epoxy composites depends on fiber concentration and fiber-matrix-adhesion.
Citing this Journal Article :Abhishek Kumar Gupta, Dr. S.c. Gajbhiye, "Mechanical behavior of bamboo fiber epoxy composites using xrd", Volume 17 Issue 3 - September 2020, 54-60
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