Effect of Stacking Sequences on Impact properties of Kenaf - Areca Hybrid Epoxy Composite

In this research impact properties of the hybrid natural fiber composites made up of areca, kenaf fiber mats with a 10 wt. % of wood dust as the filler materials in six different stacking sequences are studied. The fibers are treated for 30 hours with 10 % of NaOH solution at room temperature to imp...

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Published in:International journal of innovative technology and exploring engineering 2019-09, Vol.8 (11), p.2038-2041
Main Authors: Sathyaseelan, P., Sellamuthu, Prabhukumar
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Language:English
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Summary:In this research impact properties of the hybrid natural fiber composites made up of areca, kenaf fiber mats with a 10 wt. % of wood dust as the filler materials in six different stacking sequences are studied. The fibers are treated for 30 hours with 10 % of NaOH solution at room temperature to improve the adhesion properties of the fibers. The composites are made-up by hand lay-up procedure using unsaturated polyester resin combined with a catalyst of Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide (MEKP) and accelerator of Cobalt. The fabricated composites are allowed to cure for 24 hours at room temperature by placing a dead weight which gives a compact pressure. After that the hybrid composites are cut as per ASTM D256 standard to carry out the impact test by Izod Charpy impact tester. Five samples in each stacking were tested for the average value. The impact energy absorbed by specimens with six different stacking sequences are compared. The morphological study of the fractured impact specimens are studied using Scanning Electron Microscope images.
ISSN:2278-3075
2278-3075
DOI:10.35940/ijitee.K1922.0981119