Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Sansevieria cylindrica Fiber/Polyester Composites

Balasubramani Subramaniam,Amit Kumar Sharma,J Madhusudhanan,Pravin Patil,Manickavasagam V M,Gizachew Balcha Assefa,Paul Theophilus Rajakumar I,P.Anantha Christu Raj,Bharath V G,V Vijayan

doi:10.1155/2022/2180614

Abstract

Natural fiber-reinforced composites are the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to industrial applications. Composite materials reinforced with Sansevieria cylindrica (SC) fibers were developed in this research work. These fibers were chosen for their outstanding mechanical qualities. Compression moulding was used to create composite materials. Each leaf on a Sansevieria cylindrica plant is 20 to 30 mm thick, with a height of 1000 to 2000 mm. The Sansevieria cylindrica (SC) fibers were used as chemically treated fibers and untreated fibers to produce the composites. The tensile strength, hardness, and impact strength of various fiber weight% of composites (20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%) were calculated. From the tested results, the maximum tensile strength achieved in 40 wt% of treated SC fiber composites is 85.7 MPa. The maximum hardness is found in 40 wt% of composites in both treated and untreated fiber composites. The 40 wt% of composites gives a better impact energy of 9.4 J/cm2.The SC fiber polyester composites have superior interfacial bonding and give maximal strength in treated SC fiber composites. The fiber treatment delivers greater strength than the untreated fiber, according to this study. The treated SC fibers have better strength and good bonding between the fiber and matrix to produce the composite materials.

Highlights

Composite materials play an essential part in the industries as a replacement for traditional materials. e current research focuses on the creation of newer, better, and more cost-effective composites. e usage of synthetic materials in composites may have an impact on the environment and cause other problems
Composite material exhibits a blend of the greatest features of each particular material. e continuous phase is formed by the matrix material, whereas the dispersed phase is formed by the reinforcements [1–5]
Conclusions e polymer composites with treated Sansevieria cylindrica (SC) fiber and untreated SC fiber composites have been prepared with the compression moulding technique. e mechanical properties of treated SC fiber composites and untreated SC fiber composites with varying wt% of composites are evaluated. e major results are as follows. e maximum tensile strength achieved in 40 wt% of treated SC fiber composites is 85.7 MPa

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Introduction

Composite materials play an essential part in the industries as a replacement for traditional materials. e current research focuses on the creation of newer, better, and more cost-effective composites. e usage of synthetic materials in composites may have an impact on the environment and cause other problems. E usage of synthetic materials in composites may have an impact on the environment and cause other problems. To solve these issues, natural components such as fibers are employed in polymer composites. E reinforcing materials in composites provide the main loadcarrying part, providing excellent quality and solidity as well as protection from twisting and breaking under the linked. E composite material was chosen because it has higher mechanical qualities, corrosion resistance, and a pleasing look, is easy to manufacture, and has a longer life span. Polyester resin is an aesthetically pleasing material that may be used to make composite products at a low cost. Polyester resin is an aesthetically pleasing material that may be used to make composite products at a low cost. is matrix material is mostly preferred over advanced technical applications due to the superiority of polymer mixed material, which is easy to make and at a reasonable cost [6–10]

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