Mechanical characterization and microstructure analyses of nano cellulose fiber biodegradable composite. (2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Siva, R.; Valarmathi, T.N.; Venkatesh, S.; Sathish Reddy, S.V.; Pandurangan, Prakash; Karthikeyan, P.
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 44:Part 5(2021)
• Page Start: 3673
• Page End: 3677
• Publication Date: 2021
• Subjects: Natural fiber -- Injection molding -- Biodegradable composite -- Thermoplastic matrix -- Scanning Electron Microscope -- Nano fiber; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.10.799
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: Natural fiber composites are most effectively used nowadays, due to their low cost and biodegradability. In this work, 2% Nano Cissus quadrangularis fiber + 8% Cissus quadrangularis fiber and 10% Cissus quadrangularis fiber with polylactic acid as matrix material composites prepared through extrusion followed by injection molding. The mechanical properties tensile, flexural, and impact strength of both composites performed. The bonding characteristics of the fiber and polylactic acid analyzed by scanning electron microscope. The results revealed that 2% of Nano Cissus quadrangularis fiber + 8% Cissus quadrangularis fiber composites achieved higher mechanical properties than 10% Cissus quadrangularis fiber composite. Interestingly nanocomposite improved properties promise the best alternative for conventional natural composite usage in automobile, construction applications.