Abstract :

Natural Fiber-reinforced Polymer Composites Have Gained Considerable Attention In Recent Years Due To Their Lightweight Nature, Renewable Origin, Low Cost, And Potential To Replace Conventional Synthetic Fiber Composites In Various Engineering Applications. The Present Work Focuses On The Fabrication And Mechanical Characterization Of Natural Fiber-reinforced Epoxy Composites Using Hemp, Palm, And Pineapple Fibers. These Natural Fibers Are Selected As Reinforcement Materials, While Epoxy Resin And Hardener Are Used As The Matrix System To Produce Composite Specimens With Different Fiber Weight Percentages. The Fabrication Process Involves The Collection, Cleaning, Chemical Treatment, Drying, And Cutting Of Natural Fibers To The Required Dimensions. The Fibers Are Treated With Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) Solution To Improve Their Surface Characteristics And Promote Better Bonding Between The Fibers And The Epoxy Matrix. The Treated Fibers Are Mixed With Epoxy Resin And Hardener And Fabricated Into Composite Specimens For Mechanical Testing. The Prepared Samples Are Evaluated Based On Density, Microhardness, Tensile Strength, Flexural Strength, And Impact Resistance. The Experimental Investigation Aims To Examine The Influence Of Fiber Type And Fiber Weight Percentage On The Physical And Mechanical Properties Of The Developed Composites. The Comparative Analysis Of Hemp, Palm, And Pineapple Fiber-reinforced Epoxy Composites Can Help Identify Suitable Natural Reinforcements For Lightweight And Sustainable Engineering Applications. These Composites Have Potential Uses In Automotive Components, Furniture, Construction Materials, And Other Non-structural Applications. The Study Supports The Development Of Environmentally Responsible Composite Materials By Utilizing Renewable Natural Resources. The Final Assessment Of The Performance Of Each Composite Will Be Based On The Experimental Results Obtained From The Mechanical Tests.

Published:

01-3-2023

Issue:

Vol. 23 No. 3 (2023)

Page Nos:

125 - 133

Section:

Articles

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

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