Abstract
In recent years, many types of composites materials are used in leading edges of materials technology, with ultra-demanding applications such as automotive, structural applications etc. Among the various composites, the widely used and oldest composite material is fiber-reinforced composites. Banana fibers act as the most common of all reinforcing fibers for FRP composites. Although these composites have some principal merits such as high strength, high chemical resistance, and excellent insulating properties, etc., natural fibers are now considered as serious alternatives for the use in composites, due to increased environmental awareness and consciousness throughout the world. For various engineering applications, natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites are being worked with. Various natural fibers such as jute, sisal, palm, coir, and banana are used as reinforcements. The reinforcement that is used in vinyl ester resin matrix is banana fiber. This work shows the study of treatment of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in addition with alumina (Al2O3) particulate on fibers. The result that is inferred from the study is that the flexural strength value of UT, UT + Al2O3, T + Al2O3 has increased with increase in fiber content.
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