Eco-Friendly Reinforced Composites Made from Tamarindus Indica with Epoxy and Bisphenol Resin

Abstract

For future generation, to keep the world green, the cognizance on natural fiber increases. The natural fiber-reinforced composites have an advantage of being lightweight, renewable, biodegradable, and cheap, eco-friendly. So there is a need to investigate the potential of natural fibers and their composites, which can be used in highly demanding situations. An attempt has been made in present work to explore the possible use of a variety of wild grown fibers in nature in the development of new composites for load carrying structures. This article is detailed about the extraction process of natural fibers and characterization of natural fiber-reinforced composites. The reinforced composites made by the use of Tamarindus Indica (Tamarind) fibers with epoxy and bisphenol resin. The experimental investigations of the natural fiber composites were carried out by means of Scanning Electron Microscope and the mechanical properties such as tensile, flexural, compression and hardness properties of the composites without chemically treated fibers were reported.

Effect of silanized stackedKevlar fiber/brass 270 wire mesh on mechanical and impact toughness of cubic boron nitride–epoxy composite

“…Because the surface of Kevlar fiber is rougher and more porous than the surface of brass wire mesh, the interlocking mechanism between Kevlar fiber and resin is greater than the mechanical locking between resin and brass wire mesh, and so alternating stacking sequences adhere highly the layup. [ 28–30 ]…”

“…Because the surface of Kevlar fiber is rougher and more porous than the surface of brass wire mesh, the interlocking mechanism between Kevlar fiber and resin is greater than the mechanical locking between resin and brass wire mesh, and so alternating stacking sequences adhere highly the layup. [28][29][30] Moreover, inclusion of CBN particles by 3.0 vol% further improves mechanical properties for composite designation EM2, EN2, and EO2. Here, also composite designation EO2 shows highest mechanical properties due to the effective staking sequence like B/K/B/K, which improves the values up to 136 MPa, 162 MPa, 7.2 J, 23 MPa, and 92 Shore-D.…”

Fatigue, fracture toughness and DMA of biosilica toughened epoxy with stacked okra fiber and Al 2024‐T3 fiber metal laminate composite

“…However, natural fibers are good candidate for product weight reduction, material cost reduction, and renewability. [ 8 ] The customized mechanical and impact performances of hybrid composites comprised of a combined application of natural/synthetic fibers, natural/natural fibers, or synthetic/synthetic fibers are receiving more and more interest from researchers and the industry for structural purposes. The hybridization method is one of the most important and effective factors in enhancing the strength and durability of composite materials.…”

Preparation and characterization of opuntia‐cladode fiber and citron peel biochar toughened epoxy biocomposite

“…The desire to have these materials was motivated by the desire to create lightweight structural elements and engine components with a high strength‐to‐weight ratio, which would reduce high fuel consumption and resulting excessive carbon dioxide emissions. [ 1 ] Numerous fresh biomaterials have evolved over the last decade to satisfy our global demand towards pollution‐free, ecologically friendly, sustainable, and bio‐economy materials. [ 2 ] Researchers around the globe are developing novel biomaterials that consist of natural fibers and filler particles because; biocomposites are easily adaptable, less expensive, and cost‐effective materials.…”