Abstract
ABSTRACT Recently, utilization of fibers from aquatic natural plants is widely adopted due to their performance, cost effectiveness, availability, and its properties. Hyacinth plant contains 65% of cellulose content and 0.416 to 0.965 g cm−3 particle density. This paper focuses on various applications of utilizing aquatic weed water hyacinth (WH) plant into plant powder, ash, and fibers as the reinforcement of composite materials for commercial applications. The average tensile, flexural, and impact strength of WH dried plant powder and ash composites of hyacinth plant fibers are 17.4, 23.8 and 28.4 MPa; 32.6, 46.4, and 56.5 MPa; 0.05, 0.06, and 0.20 J with 30 wt% of primary reinforcement. The essential chemical functional group was identified through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy method. With the help of XRD characterization, the crystallinity index of WH fiber, powder, and ash composites was determined at 58%, 64% and 66%. The morphological structure of its surface was investigated through scanning electron microscope. Based on the analytical results derived from mechanical and characterization studies, it has been found that WH can be a best alternative for bio-composites or fiber-reinforced polymer composites for light weight material applications.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
