| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T24: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Advancements in Lightweight Composites, Materials & Alloys
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| Presentation Title |
Utilization of Agricultural Waste for Reinforce Epoxy Resin Composite |
| Author(s) |
Chukwulozie Paul Okolie, Chidume Nwambu |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Chukwulozie Paul Okolie |
| Abstract Scope |
The quest for an eco-friendly environment has led to the development of polymer matrix/green plant fibre composites. In this study, the tensile strength & wear resistance performance of bamboo fibre/mangifera indica particulate/epoxy biocomposites was examined using a Testometric testing machine & Tabar Abrasion Tester respectively.The surface morphology of the developed composites was analyzed using field emission scanning electron microscopy(SEM).Taguchi statistical method was used to analyze the results of tensile strength test.The epoxy resin incorporated with bamboo fibre/mangifera indica particulate in different proportions using hand lay-up technique. The hybrids of bamboo fibre/mangifera indica particulate were added in equal ratios.The tensile results show composite samples with higher reinforcement materials ranging from 15% - 20% recorded the maximum tensile strength over other samples.Result showed interfacial bonding of molecules of epoxy, mangifera indica particulates, and bamboo fibre. Taguchi statistical analysis established that the filler ratio (%) has impact on the tensile strength of samples. |