Abstract
ABSTRACT Polymer-based composite structures have a unique advantage over other materials, given that the reinforcement has the necessary properties. Natural fibre-based composites are new materials domains that have emerged in engineering applications in the recent past due to the extensive availability of natural fibres that are less expensive, low density, and biodegradable. Several researchers explored natural fibres’ use as reinforcements in various polymer matrices to improve mechanical and tribological properties. In this context, the adoption of bi-directional silk fibres appears to be very beneficial, and minimal research for structural applications is recorded in this regard. In the present analysis, bi-directional silk fibre is used as a reinforcement medium in a plain-woven fabric with High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) matrix, with a varying Nano-Clay (NC) percentage from 0.1 to 1 % wt. The compression moulding process is used to process test specimens, and these specimens are further studied for the characterisation of Mechanical Properties. The tensile samples are analysed for fracture analysis by using the Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
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