Preparation of chemically treated sugarcane bagasse fiber reinforced epoxy composites and their characterization

V. Vidyashri; Henrita Lewis; P. Narayanasamy; G. T. Mahesha; K. Subrahmanya Bhat

doi:10.1080/23311916.2019.1708644

Preparation of chemically treated sugarcane bagasse fiber reinforced epoxy composites and their characterization

V. Vidyashri, Henrita Lewis, P. Narayanasamy, G. T. Mahesha^*, K. Subrahmanya Bhat

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Department of Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal
Department of Chemistry, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal

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Bagasse fiber which is abundantly available as waste after processing of sugarcane is used as reinforcement with an epoxy polymer in forming the natural fiber reinforced composites. The raw fibers were treated chemically to improve compatibility and adhesion with the epoxy polymer. Treated and untreated fibers were subjected to analysis such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) to understand the structural changes and to determine thermal stability. The mechanical properties of fibers and the composites were evaluated by conducting tensile tests. The results reveal alkaline pretreated and KMnO₄ treated fibers show improved mechanical and thermal properties.

Original language	English
Article number	1708644
Journal	Cogent Engineering
Volume	6
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2019.1708644
Publication status	Published - 01-01-2019

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