Abstract
The application of natural fibers as reinforcement in polymer composites has been continuously growing during the last few decades. These composites find diverse applications in hostile environment where they are exposed to external attacks such as solid particle erosion. Also, in many respects, the mechanical properties of different polymer composites are their most important characteristics. Therefore, improvement of the erosion resistance and mechanical behavior of polymer composites are the prime requirements in their applications. Bamboo fiber which is rich in cellulose, relatively inexpensive, and abundantly available has the potential for reinforcement in polymers. To this end, an attempt has been made in this paper not only to study the utilization potential of bamboo fiber in polymer composites but also to study the effect of various parameters on mechanical and erosion wear performance of bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composites.
Highlights
Fiber-reinforced polymers are increasingly becoming potential candidates for replacing conventional materials due to their many advantages
The difference in the tensile strength depending on the kind of fiber can be caused by other factors, such as the fiber length and hydrophilicity, as well as the difference in the chemical nature of the fiber
(1) The composites which are suitable for applications in highly erosive environments can be prepared by reinforcement of bamboo fibers in epoxy resin
Summary
Fiber-reinforced polymers are increasingly becoming potential candidates for replacing conventional materials due to their many advantages These composites are finding applications in diverse fields starting from appliances to spacecrafts. The influence of parameters such as concentration, impact velocity, impingement angle, fiber geometry, and shapes of the particles on erosion rate is very significant, and any changes in them can considerably affect the rate of material loss [5]. A great deal of work has been made on effect of various parameters on mechanical and wear behavior of different class of polymer composites, research on effect of parameters on natural-fiber-based polymer composites is rare To this end, in the present research work, an attempt has been made to study the effect of various parameters on mechanical and erosion wear behavior of bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composites
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