Examination on Light Weight Banana Fibre (Bunch) and Polyester Composite for Industrial Applications
Muthukannan M1, Chithambar Ganesh A2, Mukilan K3
1Muthukannan M, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
2Chithambar Ganesh A, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
3Mukilan K, Department of Civil Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education College, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 26 November 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 15 December 2019 | Manuscript Published on 31 December 2019 | PP: 45-48 | Volume-8 Issue-4S2 December 2019 | Retrieval Number: D10111284S219/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.D1011.1284S219
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Abstract: The durability of non-natural-reusable polymers is less identified, and it is challenging to dispose. To increase the durability and solve the disposal problem, polymers are reinforced with fibers. In this study, the banana fiber is used to prepare a lightweight composite mixed with a polymer compound. The fiber is extracted from the bunch of banana by retting process. The fabrication was done by adding fiber and the polyester resin in the mould by varying the composition, and the length of the fiber was fixed as 40 mm. As per standard of ASTM, The impact, tensile and flexural strength tests were conducted for the fabricated composite. The result was compared with coconut fiber and polyester resin composite. The study shows that the fiber prepared with the banana bunch shows a remarkable increase in mechanical properties proves to be a light weight material because of its less dense of fiber as 581 kg/m3. Hence, for industrial applications, the composite made of banana fiber and polyester can be used.
Keywords: Banana Fiber, Coconut Fiber, Polyester, Composite, Mechanical Properties.
Scope of the Article: Composite Materials