Physical and mechanical properties of bamboo-silicone biocomposites (BaSiCs)

Silicone rubber biocomposites were prepared with 0%, 4%, 8%, 12%, and 16% bamboo fiber as reinforcement. The compressive set behavior of the samples was compared between the samples that were tested before and after immersion in water. The compression set values for the samples that were immersed in...

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Published in:Bioresources 2022-08, Vol.17 (3), p.4432-4443
Main Authors: Abidin, Nurrul Amilin Zainal, Mahmud, Jamaluddin, Manssor, Nur Aini Sabrin, Rahim, Nor Nabilah Che Abd
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorption
Bamboo
Biomedical materials
Cellulose
Composite materials
Compression
Compressive strength
Diabetes
Impact strength
Impact tests
Insoles
Leg ulcers
Mechanical properties
Moisture absorption
Moisture effects
Peak load
Physical properties
Rubber
Silicone rubber
Silicones
Tensile strength
Wound healing
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Summary:Silicone rubber biocomposites were prepared with 0%, 4%, 8%, 12%, and 16% bamboo fiber as reinforcement. The compressive set behavior of the samples was compared between the samples that were tested before and after immersion in water. The compression set values for the samples that were immersed in the water were lower than the samples that were not immersed in the water. The moisture absorption rate of the bamboo-silicone biocomposites (BaSiCs) increased as the bamboo fiber content increased. As the bamboo fiber content in the BaSiCs increased, the impact energy and the deflection at peak load values decreased and increased, respectively. The results from this study showed that the addition of bamboo fiber into silicone rubber composites can substantially affect its compressive strength, moisture absorption, and impact strength. This study provided essential knowledge to the development of BaSiCs for cushioning applications, such as shoe insoles.
ISSN:1930-2126
1930-2126
DOI:10.15376/biores.17.3.4432-4443