Recycling of plastics and composites materials and degradation technologies for bioplastics and biocomposites

Muniyasamy, Sudhakar; Dada, Omotola Esther

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-818758-6.00017-x

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“…), leaf fibers (pineapple leaf fiber, sisal), seed fibers (coir, cotton), core fibers (hemp, kenaf), grass and reed fibers (corn, wheat and rice), and all other variations can be classified into other groups. [ 4 ] Synthetic polymer composites based on natural fibers are gained popularity due to lower manufacturing costs, lightweight and durability. [ 5 ] Moreover, bio‐based polymers and materials have been gaining high interest in recent years since natural fibers are biodegradable and renewable, thus becoming a popular topic in the industry and academia.…”

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Mechanical, wear and fatigue behavior of silane‐treated corncob biosilica toughened epoxy resin composite reinforced with prickly pear short fibers

Kumar¹,

Manimaran

Anbukarasi

2022

Polymer Composites

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This research focused on investigating the mechanical, wear, and fatigue behavior of an epoxy composite toughened with corncob biosilica (CCB) and prickly pear fiber (PPF). The primary aim of this research was to improve the load bearing effect of high‐brittle matrix by adding eco‐friendly fiber and particle. The surface treatment on the fiber and particle was done using an amino silane, 3‐Aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (APTMS). The natural fiber composites are prepared by hand layup process and characterized in accordance with ASTM standards. The experimental results indicated that the addition of fiber and particles increased the tensile and flexural strength up to 61% and 50%, respectively. Similarly, it is noted that the biosilica particles improved the bonding and reduced the rate of wear of composites, as well as lowered the stress intensity factor. A lowest wear rate of 0.037 and COF of 0.38 were noted for EFC2 composite designation. The morphological study of the fractured composites revealed improved fiber adhesion to the matrix. This reduced intensity of stress, increased wear resistance and higher fatigue life ensures the composite's application in structural and industrial applications.

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