Absorbability analysis of CY-230 epoxy resin and chicken feather fiber based hybrid biocomposite material

Author(s):  
Gagan Bansal ◽  
Anmol Mahajan ◽  
Pankaj Negi ◽  
James Kunjwal
Author(s):  
Akarsh Verma ◽  
Pratibha Negi ◽  
Vinay Kumar Singh

AbstractIn this experimental investigation, the mechanical characterization and microstructure study of chicken feather fiber (CFF) and crumb rubber filled epoxy resin hybrid composite has been done. The surface of the fibers was treated with sodium hydroxide to improve the interphase bonding. Chicken feathers were taken in different weight percentages of 1, 3, 5 and 7. A composite was fabricated with epoxy resin using the hand lay-up technique. After conducting various mechanical tests in accordance with the ASTM standards, it was observed that 5 wt% of CFF recorded the optimum results. Hybrid composites were then fabricated with 5 wt% CFF and varying weight percentages of crumb rubber, i.e. 0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5. On the basis of mechanical testing conducted on hybrid composite, tensile strength, flexural strength and impact strength showed a significant improvement. The justification of trend was given through the microstructural tests, which were a scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction analysis. It was concluded that 1 wt% of crumb rubber with 5 wt% CFF hybrid composites showed the optimum results amongst various combinations. Thus, properties showed significant improvement in the case of hybrid composite as compared to pure fiber-based composite.


2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerrold E. Winandy ◽  
James H. Muehl ◽  
Jessie A. Glaeser ◽  
Walter Schmidt

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa ◽  
Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai ◽  
Suchart Siengchin ◽  
Mohammad Jawaid ◽  
Togay Ozbakkaloglu

AbstractIn this work, fillers of waste chicken feather and abundantly available lignocellulose Ceiba Pentandra bark fibers were used as reinforcement with Biopoxy matrix to produce the sustainable composites. The aim of this work was to evaluate the mechanical, thermal, dimensional stability, and morphological performance of waste chicken feather fiber/Ceiba Pentandra bark fiber filler as potential reinforcement in carbon fabric-layered bioepoxy hybrid composites intended for engineering applications. These composites were prepared by a simple, low cost and user-friendly fabrication methods. The mechanical (tensile, flexural, impact, hardness), dimensional stability, thermal stability, and morphological properties of composites were characterized. The Ceiba Pentandra bark fiber filler-reinforced carbon fabric-layered bioepoxy hybrid composites display better mechanical performance compared to chicken feather fiber/Ceiba Pentandra bark fiber reinforced carbon fabrics layered bioepoxy hybrid composites. The Scanning electron micrographs indicated that the composites exhibited good adhesion at the interface of the reinforcement material and matrix system. The thermogravimetric studies revealed that the composites possess multiple degradation steps, however, they are stable up to 300 °C. The thermos-mechanical studies showed good dimensional stability of the composites. Both studied composites display better thermal and mechanical performance compared to neat bioepoxy or non-bioepoxy thermosets and are suitable for semi-structural applications.


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