Experimental investigation of fish scale reinforced polymer composite

Babu, K. Ramesh; Jayakumar, V.; Bharathiraja, G.; Madhu, S.

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2019.07.594

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“…Biocomposites from FSP can be biodegradable, mitigating negative environmental impact 7 . To investigate the effect of FSP as bio filler in an epoxy matrix composite, Babu et al 8 fabricated the composites using the hand lay‐up method. They evaluated mechanical properties such as tensile, flexural, and impact strength and attained maximum tensile strength at a 30% volume fraction of fish scales and reported that further addition of fish scale filler resulted in reduced mechanical properties.…”

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Effect on thermal, mechanical, and biodegradable properties of plasma‐treated fish scale powder/linear low‐density polyethylene polymer composite films

Ackah,

Panickar,

Rangari

2024

J of Applied Polymer Sci

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In the present work, we report the effect of low‐temperature plasma treatment on thermal, mechanical, and biodegradable properties of polymer composite blown films prepared from carp fish scale powder (CFSP) and linear low‐density polyethylene (LLDPE). The CFSP was melt compounded with LLDPE using a filament extruder to prepare 1, 2, and 3 wt.% of CFSP in LLDPE polymer composite filaments. These filaments were further pelletized and extruded into blown films. The blown films extruded with 1, 2, and 3 wt.% of CFSP in LLDPE were tested for thermal and mechanical properties. It was observed that the tensile strength decreased with the increased loading content of CFSP, and 1% CFSP/LLDPE exhibited the highest tensile strength. To study the effect of low‐temperature plasma treatment, 1% CFSP/LLDP polymer composite with high tensile strength was plasma treated with O2 and SF6 gas before blow film extrusion. The 1% CFSP/LLDPE/SF6‐extruded blown films showed increased thermal decomposition, crystallinity, tensile strength, and modulus. This may be due to the effect of crosslinking by the plasma treatment. The maximum thermal decomposition rate, crystallinity %, tensile strength, and modulus obtained for 1% CFSP/LLDPE/SF6 film were 500.02°C, 35.79, 6.32 MPa, and 0.023 GPa, respectively. Furthermore, the biodegradability study on CFSP/LLDPE films buried in natural soil for 90 days was analyzed using x‐ray fluorescence. The study showed an increase in phosphorus and calcium mass percent in the soil. This is due to the decomposition of the hydroxyapatite present in the CFSP/LLDPE biocomposite.

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Effect on thermal, mechanical, and biodegradable properties of plasma‐treated fish scale powder/linear low‐density polyethylene polymer composite films

Ackah,

Panickar,

Rangari

2024

J of Applied Polymer Sci

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“…Tamarind seed powders and coconut seed powders are used as reinforcements followed by epoxy resin as the matrix. The composites are produced by hot press/compression moulding [15], [16].…”

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Mechanical and Water Absorption Characterization of Mango Seed Shell/Epoxy Composite for Low Load Carrying Structures

Kumar

Naik

Waddar

et al. 2023

International Journal of Polymer Science

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The present work deals with the characterization of mango seed shell fiber reinforced epoxy composites by using hand layup method by varying the volume composition of the mango seed shell from 0 vol. % to 60 vol. % (M-0 to M-60). The physical density test, tensile test, flexural test, and water absorption test were conducted as per the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. Results revealed that the tensile strength of M-20 (20 vol. %) is 43% more than a neat epoxy, while the flexural strength of M-50 (50 vol. %) is greater than 10.85% more than a neat epoxy. The water absorption test was conducted by immersing the samples in distilled water at room temperature, and the weight of the specimens was measured and recorded at every 24-hour time interval. For all composite samples, saturation in water absorption and thickness swelling were observed after 432 hours of water immersion. The moisture absorption increases with the inclusion of reinforcements as compared to the neat epoxy samples. However, for the M-50 composite, the water absorption decreases due to the uniform mixing and stronger bonding between the matrix and the reinforcements. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of the composite specimens also depicted the particulate fiber distribution and the presence of micro-voids in the epoxy matrix.

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“…Moreover, natural fibers offer a cost‐efficient means of producing polymeric composites while retaining their intrinsic properties 7 . Fish scales are one such natural fiber that has been gaining attention as a potential reinforcement for polymeric composites 8 . Fish scales are composed of collagen fibers, which are known for their high strength, stiffness, and toughness 9 .…”

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“…7 Fish scales are one such natural fiber that has been gaining attention as a potential reinforcement for polymeric composites. 8 Fish scales are composed of collagen fibers, which are known for their high strength, stiffness, and toughness. 9 Additionally, fish scales are abundant and can be obtained as a by-product of the fish processing industry, 10 making them a cost-effective and sustainable option for reinforcement.…”

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Effect of milled fish scale powder reinforcement on physical properties of ether‐based polyurethane foam composite

Naidoo,

Onwubu,

Mokhothu

et al. 2023

J of Applied Polymer Sci

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This study investigated the effects of reinforcing ether‐based flexible polyurethane foam (PUF) with milled fish scale powder (MFSP) on the physical properties of the resulting composite under different temperature conditions. The composites were prepared with varying MFSP concentrations (0%, 0.5 wt%, 1 wt%) with the PUF matrix and then subjected to the resulting mixture in a mold and cured in an oven at 70 degrees for 15 min. The physical properties of the composites, namely tensile strength, elongation at break, tear resistance, density, color, and cell structure were characterized under different temperature conditions. The results showed that at standard temperature (23°C), the addition of 0.5 wt% MFSP resulted in an 18.8% increase in tensile strength and a 15.7% increase in elongation at break. Tear resistance exhibited significant improvements under heat aging, with a 22% increase (0.5 wt% MFSP) and a remarkable 37% increase (1 wt% MFSP). The cell structure revealed closed cells after the addition of MFSP to the PUF matrix. The salient feature of the study suggests that the use of MFSP as a reinforcing agent for PUF‐based composites has the potential to improve their physical properties. This is critical in producing PUF at a reduced cost with less impact on the environment.

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Experimental investigation of fish scale reinforced polymer composite

Cited by 10 publications

References 9 publications

Effect on thermal, mechanical, and biodegradable properties of plasma‐treated fish scale powder/linear low‐density polyethylene polymer composite films

Effect on thermal, mechanical, and biodegradable properties of plasma‐treated fish scale powder/linear low‐density polyethylene polymer composite films

Mechanical and Water Absorption Characterization of Mango Seed Shell/Epoxy Composite for Low Load Carrying Structures

Effect of milled fish scale powder reinforcement on physical properties of ether‐based polyurethane foam composite

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