Effect of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) plant into water bodies and its composite materials for commercial applications

Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is a free-floating aquatic plant that is commonly found in local water bodies. Its quick emergence and rapid expansion are the main advantages, allowing it to cover entire water surfaces. The government considers the plant to be waste and has invested a signific...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part C, Journal of mechanical engineering science Journal of mechanical engineering science, 2023-11, Vol.237 (22), p.5381-5390
Main Authors: Arivendan, Ajithram, Jebas Thangiah, Winowlin Jappes, Das, Ranjan, Ahamad, Desai, Chithra, Gandhapodi Kothandaraman
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aquatic plants
Composite materials
Fiber composites
Flexural strength
Impact strength
Mechanical tests
Optical microscopes
Tensile strength
Thermodynamic properties
Wastewater treatment
Water hyacinths
Water levels
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Summary:Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is a free-floating aquatic plant that is commonly found in local water bodies. Its quick emergence and rapid expansion are the main advantages, allowing it to cover entire water surfaces. The government considers the plant to be waste and has invested a significant amount of money to remove it from water bodies. This paper provides a brief overview of the effective use of water hyacinth in wastewater treatment, converting it into WH fiber. By utilizing the water hyacinth fiber and an epoxy matrix, a WH composite is produced. The hyacinth fiber reinforced composite samples attained 27.06 MPa tensile strength and 43.51 MPa flexural strength, and 1.25 J impact strength. Water hyacinth plant presented water bodies water level parameters are tested with the help of the suitcase method. Essential tests, such as mechanical testing, thermal behavior, and characterization techniques (XRD, FTIR, SEM, optical microscope inspection, and water and chemical absorption tests), are conducted. In conclusion, the results suggest that the water hyacinth plant could be better utilized in the production of commercial household applications and lightweight materials in the field of natural fiber composites.
ISSN:0954-4062
2041-2983
DOI:10.1177/09544062231166829