Mechanical properties studies on rubber composites reinforced with Acacia Caesia fibre

Abstract

Acacia Caesias are inexpensive, have superior mechanical properties, high strength, are less abrasive, and are environmentally benign and biodegradable. The main objective of the present work is to study the mechanical properties of Acacia Caesia reinforced natural rubber composites at different weight fractions of Acacia Caesia under treated and non-treated conditions. At first, the fibre is treated with NaOH, and then a composite is manufactured for both untreated and treated fiber. After the synthesis of a Acacia Caesia reinforced natural rubber composite, the effects of surface treatment on its mechanical properties are studied. Natural reinforced natural rubber composites were manufactured according to ASTM standards using a compression moulding technique. The developed composites were then tested for their mechanical properties, tensile, tear, hardness, and properties. The standard test method used is ASTM D624 for tensile properties.