Investigation of Mechanical, Thermal Properties of Camel wool Fiber and Chopped E-Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Resin with and without Addition of Iron Oxide

Abstract

Composites are an excellent alternative to metal alloys due to their high strength-to-weight ratio. It's awesome that researchers are working on biodegradable and recyclable fiber-reinforced composites. Each natural and synthetic fiber has advantages and disadvantages, but combining different fibers alters the properties of composite materials. In this project, we used camel wool fiber and chopped E-glass to make a hybrid composite with epoxy as the matrix. Combining different fibers in composite materials, it is possible to alter their properties and create materials with specific characteristics. Additionally, adding fillers to composites can further enhance their characteristics, such as improving strength, stiffness, and other mechanical and thermal properties. We also experimented with different amounts of iron oxide which resulted in these semi-biodegradable materials. The mechanical and thermal characteristics of these composites improved as the iron oxide powder content rose. The best part is that using iron oxide as a filler material can help reduce material costs. Key Words: Chopped E glass (CEG), Camel wool Fiber (CWF), Filler, Differential thermal analysis (DTA), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Derivative thermogravimetry (DTG).