Experimental research on glass fibres / caustic soda treated banana fibers hybrid composite

Abstract

High cost charged for the materials which specifically designed for wet application. The pre defined properties are related to water based damages like corrosive properties, and other related chemical properties. This investigation is on wet strength of hybrid composited. The hybrid composite consists of the natural fiber (banana fiber) and artificial fiber (glass fiber). The treated banana fiber is used to prepare the composite with selective glass fiber. The banana fiber is here treated with specific concentration of Caustic soda in the distilled water. The composites synthesized with treated and untreated banana fibers. The alternate fashion of horizontal and vertical is followed for fibers’ orientation. The bio epoxy is employed as matrix material with mix of hardener. The prepared composite are characterized by water absorbability, tensile properties, flexural properties and shock absorption capacities under wet condition.