Mechanical Properties of Chemically Treated Luffa Aegyptiaca Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Matrix Composites
Journal Title: International Journal of Scientific Research and Management - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 10
Abstract
In recent year natural fiber composite materi al place a major role in aerospace and automobile industries. Natural fibers such as flax, hemp, kenaf and jute are derived from renewable resources and consequently are perceived as environmentally friendly materials. Natural fibers are reported to have a dvantages of lower cost and better stiffness per unit weight compared to other materials. In this project the natural fiber is Luffa aegyptiaca Fibers are alkaline treated and dried out in sunlight. The various wt % of discontinued fibers are laminated wit h epoxy resin and the laminates are prepared by hand layup process. The Mechanical properties of natural fiber composites such as tensile, compressive, impact and flexural strength has founded and compared. Then, SiO 2 nano particles synthesized in sol - gel method and they are induced with epoxy to improve the certain mechanical property of the composite material. Most major automobile manufacturers are currently using natural fiber Composites for different parts inside and outside cars and buses. Such as das h board ceilings, seat filling, door trim, door cladding. Consumer and industrial uses include flowerpots and lawn furniture
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C. Srinivasan
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