Sea Shells And Natural Fibres Composites: A Review. (2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vijaya Ramnath, B.; Jeykrishnan, J.; Ramakrishnan, G.; Barath, B.; Ejoelavendhan, E.; Arun raghav, P.
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 5:Number 1(2018)Part 1
• Page Start: 1846
• Page End: 1851
• Publication Date: 2018
• Subjects: Mechanical properties -- Sea shells -- Mollusc shells -- Composites -- Organic compounds; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2017.11.284
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: The main aim of this work is to study the mechanical and chemical properties of the known mollusc shells like periwinkles, clams, land snails, green oysters, lacre etc., generally these mollusc shells are known for their rich calcium carbonates and other macromolecules(mostly proteins and polysaccharides).the shells were checked for their mechanical properties such as tensile strength, fineness, fracture property, crushing strength, abrasiveness etc., It was also very important to check their richness in calcium and their carbonates and oxides. Since the depletion of sources has to be managed, implementation of composites reinforced with seashell fillers will find its significance. Thus the recent studies on the various mollusc shells have been reviewed and the profitable suggestions have been made at the end. Some of the important suggestions may include potential of seashell composites to act as biomaterials, as filler materials in concretes in civil engineering, artistic composites with better mechanical properties etc.