Experimental investigation on effect of ground nut husk filler in banana fiber reinforced polymer composite and its application

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G Subbiah Jeeva, J D Darwin, B Thangadurai, M Aravinth, M Amala Jenix

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46647/ijetms.2023.v07i02.092

ABSTRACT
In the fast-developing world, the concern for the environmental pollution and the prevention of non- renewable and non-biodegradable resources has attracted researchers seeking to develop new eco- friendly materials and products based on sustainability principles. The fiber from the natural sources provide indisputable advantages over synthetic reinforcement materials such as low cost, low density, non-toxicity, comparable strength, and minimum waste disposal problems. In the present experiment, banana fiber reinforced unsaturated polymer composites are prepared and the mechanical properties of these composites are evaluated. The composite samples with different fiber volume fractions were prepared by using the hand lay-up process and apply pressure at a compression moulding machine. The samples were subjected to the mechanical testing such as tensile, flexural and impact loading. Similarly ground nut husk was powdered and were added as filler along with the banana fiber for different fiber volume fractions. The results were compared and are interpreted for suitable applications.

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How to Cite This Article:
G Subbiah Jeeva, J D Darwin, B Thangadurai, M Aravinth, M Amala Jenix . Experimental investigation on effect of ground nut husk filler in banana fiber reinforced polymer composite and its application . ijetms;7(2):836-840. DOI: 10.46647/ijetms.2023.v07i02.092