Analysis of the Hybrid of Mudar/Snake Grass Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy with Nano-Silica Filler Composite for Structural Application
Natural fiber composite materials are competent materials that may replace conventional synthetic materials where the strength to weight ratio is essential. In this paper, the mechanical characteristics of composites made up of randomly oriented natural fibers (mudar fiber and snake grass fiber) wit...
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| author | I. Jenish A. Felix Sahayaraj V. Suresh J. Mani raj M. Appadurai E. Fantin Irudaya Raj Omaima Nasif Saleh Alfarraj Ashok Kumar Kumaravel |
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| description | Natural fiber composite materials are competent materials that may replace conventional synthetic materials where the strength to weight ratio is essential. In this paper, the mechanical characteristics of composites made up of randomly oriented natural fibers (mudar fiber and snake grass fiber) with nano-silica filler are detailed for the first time. From the various literature surveys, the critical length of mudar and snake grass fiber is chosen as 40 mm and 30 mm, respectively. The test samples were prepared with a fiber content of 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% with an equal amount of mudar and snake grass fiber. The percentage of nano-filler is maintained as constant as 3% with all the compositions. The composites showed that the highest mechanical properties were found at 30% fiber volume. The maximum tensile strength is 45 MPa, and the flexural strength is 51 MPa. The maximum impact strength is 4.5 J. Sample ID 3 provided the best results compared to other proportions. The fiber/matrix adhesion was investigated using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). These predominant mechanical properties make it easier for the implementation of the prepared composite material in structural and automotive applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d132873ecd48493a92586d9aea5eaaa32025-02-03T01:25:22ZengWileyAdvances in Materials Science and Engineering1687-84422022-01-01202210.1155/2022/7805146Analysis of the Hybrid of Mudar/Snake Grass Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy with Nano-Silica Filler Composite for Structural ApplicationI. Jenish0A. Felix Sahayaraj1V. Suresh2J. Mani raj3M. Appadurai4E. Fantin Irudaya Raj5Omaima Nasif6Saleh Alfarraj7Ashok Kumar Kumaravel8Department of Applied MechanicsDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of BiotechnologyDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of Electrical and Electronics EngineeringDepartment of PhysiologyZoology DepartmentSchool of Chemical Engineering & Bio-Engineering University of UlsanNatural fiber composite materials are competent materials that may replace conventional synthetic materials where the strength to weight ratio is essential. In this paper, the mechanical characteristics of composites made up of randomly oriented natural fibers (mudar fiber and snake grass fiber) with nano-silica filler are detailed for the first time. From the various literature surveys, the critical length of mudar and snake grass fiber is chosen as 40 mm and 30 mm, respectively. The test samples were prepared with a fiber content of 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% with an equal amount of mudar and snake grass fiber. The percentage of nano-filler is maintained as constant as 3% with all the compositions. The composites showed that the highest mechanical properties were found at 30% fiber volume. The maximum tensile strength is 45 MPa, and the flexural strength is 51 MPa. The maximum impact strength is 4.5 J. Sample ID 3 provided the best results compared to other proportions. The fiber/matrix adhesion was investigated using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). These predominant mechanical properties make it easier for the implementation of the prepared composite material in structural and automotive applications.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/7805146 |
| spellingShingle | I. Jenish A. Felix Sahayaraj V. Suresh J. Mani raj M. Appadurai E. Fantin Irudaya Raj Omaima Nasif Saleh Alfarraj Ashok Kumar Kumaravel Analysis of the Hybrid of Mudar/Snake Grass Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy with Nano-Silica Filler Composite for Structural Application Advances in Materials Science and Engineering |
| title | Analysis of the Hybrid of Mudar/Snake Grass Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy with Nano-Silica Filler Composite for Structural Application |
| title_full | Analysis of the Hybrid of Mudar/Snake Grass Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy with Nano-Silica Filler Composite for Structural Application |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of the Hybrid of Mudar/Snake Grass Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy with Nano-Silica Filler Composite for Structural Application |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of the Hybrid of Mudar/Snake Grass Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy with Nano-Silica Filler Composite for Structural Application |
| title_short | Analysis of the Hybrid of Mudar/Snake Grass Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy with Nano-Silica Filler Composite for Structural Application |
| title_sort | analysis of the hybrid of mudar snake grass fiber reinforced epoxy with nano silica filler composite for structural application |
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