| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2023 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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2023 Technical Division Student Poster Contest
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| Presentation Title |
SPG-22: Effect of Chemical Pretreatment on Properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites for 3D Printing |
| Author(s) |
Athira Nair Surendran, Sreesha Malayil, Kunal Kate, Jagannadh Satyavolu |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Athira Nair Surendran |
| Abstract Scope |
Rice husk, soy hulls and corn fiber are some of the largest wastes produced by the grain processing industries in the United States. Currently these biomass are being used as animal feed, combustion and gasification which decrease the market value of these biomass residues as well as increase carbon footprint. We developed a method to utilize residual grain fibers in producing natural fiber composite filaments (NFRC). Different chemical pretreatment methods using acids and alkali were investigated and optimized. Treated fibers were mixed with thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) at 10 wt.% loading and extruded into 3D printing filaments. The 3D printing filaments were analyzed for surface morphology, mechanical properties and printing parameters. The optimization of printing parameters was studied to commercialize and involve other organizations to test the filaments. NFRC was investigated to enhance the mechanical properties while increasing sustainability and decreasing carbon footprint of printed parts. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Undecided |
| Keywords |
Additive Manufacturing, Composites, Sustainability |