Mechanical, Moisture Absorption and Thermal Stability of Banana Fiber/Egg Shell Powder-Based Epoxy Composites †
Abstract
:1. Introduction
- Material Characterization: It aids in comprehending the composite material’s basic characteristics. These characteristics can have a big impact on how well and how long a material lasts in various applications.
- Performance Assessment: The composite’s ability to transport heat is evaluated using thermal conductivity measurements. This is essential in areas where temperature control is important, such as the automotive, aerospace, or building sectors. Designing materials that absorb or release heat depending on the situation might benefit from understanding thermal conductivity.
- Moisture Management: Materials that will be exposed to humidity or moisture must exhibit certain behaviors when it comes to absorbing moisture. It may affect the material’s overall performance, dimensional stability, and mechanical qualities. Controlling moisture absorption is crucial for durability in applications such as outdoor construction, maritime, or transportation.
- Quality Control: Manufacturers can develop quality control criteria to guarantee consistent and dependable material performance by measuring these attributes. This is crucial in businesses where dependable products are essential.
- Design Optimizations: Engineers and designers may optimize the composite material for particular applications by understanding heat conductivity and moisture retention behavior. They can modify the material’s structure and composition to match the needs of a certain environment or use case.
2. Experimental Works
2.1. Materials
2.2. Composite Fabrication
2.3. Material Characterization
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. Flexural Strength
3.2. Thermal Conductivity
3.3. Moisture Absorption
3.4. Microstructural Examination
4. Conclusions
- Mechanically, adding eggshell powder to the composite has shown promise, improving the materials’ flexural strength (36.57 MPa) and their modulus (300.12 MPa). This shows that these composites may be exploited as structural elements in a variety of sectors, utilizing the beneficial interactions between banana fibers and eggshell granules.
- The study found that when the concentration of CEP filler increased, along with natural banana fiber, it exhibited good thermal and increased water uptake properties. Because poor thermal conductivity suggests strong insulation and low water absorption indicates resistance to water retention, samples with 4% weight of CEP-TBF performed best in terms of insulation and water resistance.
5. Potential Applications of Present Research
- Insulation Materials: The 4% weight of CEP-TBF in the composite material, which shows strong thermal insulation capabilities, can be used in the building sector. Buildings can use it as insulation to increase energy efficiency and lessen heat transmission.
- Moisture-Resistant Components: The composite is appropriate for applications where moisture resistance is essential due to its resistance to water retention, particularly at greater weight fractions. It might be used, for instance, in outdoor furniture, marine parts, or any other application exposed to moist or humid situations.
- Structural Components: These composites may be employed as structural components in a variety of sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and construction, based on the reported improvement in flexural properties at weight fractions between 8 and 20%. They can offer both strength and durability.
- Packaging: In packing applications, composite products that withstand moisture can be employed, notably for goods that must stay dry throughout travel and storage. Food packaging, medical wrapping, and electronic containers are some examples of this.
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Ganasan, V.; Chohan, J.S.; Subburaj, G.S.; Harika, K.; Yedari, V.; Sivakumar, N.S.; Raheena, S.; Durai, A.J. Mechanical, Moisture Absorption and Thermal Stability of Banana Fiber/Egg Shell Powder-Based Epoxy Composites. Eng. Proc. 2024, 61, 11. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2024061011
Ganasan V, Chohan JS, Subburaj GS, Harika K, Yedari V, Sivakumar NS, Raheena S, Durai AJ. Mechanical, Moisture Absorption and Thermal Stability of Banana Fiber/Egg Shell Powder-Based Epoxy Composites. Engineering Proceedings. 2024; 61(1):11. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2024061011
Chicago/Turabian StyleGanasan, Velmurugan, Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan, Ganga Shree Subburaj, Koluru Harika, Vithesh Yedari, Nithya Sree Sivakumar, Shaik Raheena, and Akash Johnchella Durai. 2024. "Mechanical, Moisture Absorption and Thermal Stability of Banana Fiber/Egg Shell Powder-Based Epoxy Composites" Engineering Proceedings 61, no. 1: 11. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2024061011
APA StyleGanasan, V., Chohan, J. S., Subburaj, G. S., Harika, K., Yedari, V., Sivakumar, N. S., Raheena, S., & Durai, A. J. (2024). Mechanical, Moisture Absorption and Thermal Stability of Banana Fiber/Egg Shell Powder-Based Epoxy Composites. Engineering Proceedings, 61(1), 11. https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2024061011