Effect of Teak Wood Dust as Filler Material on Mechanical Properties of Abaca-Pineapple-Epoxy Hybrid Composite

Composite manufacturers and consumers are increasingly turning to natural-based composites for their biocompatibility, cost-effectiveness, and widespread availability. This study investigates the potential of using teak wood dust as an economical filler material, combined with natural fibers, within...

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Main Authors: Maruthi Prashanth B H, Sandeepkumar Gowda, Ramesh S, Nagaraja T K, Zaheerabbas B Kandagal, Prashanth Pai M, Divijesh Puninchathaya P, Priyaranjan Sharma, Gajanan Anne
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Natural Fibers
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2024.2434603
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author Maruthi Prashanth B H
Sandeepkumar Gowda
Ramesh S
Nagaraja T K
Zaheerabbas B Kandagal
Prashanth Pai M
Divijesh Puninchathaya P
Priyaranjan Sharma
Gajanan Anne
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description Composite manufacturers and consumers are increasingly turning to natural-based composites for their biocompatibility, cost-effectiveness, and widespread availability. This study investigates the potential of using teak wood dust as an economical filler material, combined with natural fibers, within an epoxy matrix to create a composite. Specifically, it examines how varying concentrations of teak wood dust—3 wt%, 6 wt%, and 9 wt%—affect the mechanical properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength, impact resistance, inter-laminar shear strength (ILSS), and hardness of an abaca-pineapple-epoxy hybrid composite. The composites were fabricated using the hand layup method followed by hot pressing. Among the different configurations, the composite with 6 wt% teak wood dust (SD-6) demonstrated superior performance, with improvements in tensile, flexural, ILSS, and impact strengths ranging from 3% to 35% compared to other variants. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis of the fractured surfaces indicated that the inclusion of 6 wt% teak wood dust enhanced fiber-matrix adhesion, leading to improved mechanical properties of the composite.
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spelling doaj-art-36be32dae0b84fa694a3864ce97ec8a02025-08-20T02:22:02ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2024-12-0121110.1080/15440478.2024.2434603Effect of Teak Wood Dust as Filler Material on Mechanical Properties of Abaca-Pineapple-Epoxy Hybrid CompositeMaruthi Prashanth B H0Sandeepkumar Gowda1Ramesh S2Nagaraja T K3Zaheerabbas B Kandagal4Prashanth Pai M5Divijesh Puninchathaya P6Priyaranjan Sharma7Gajanan Anne8Department of Mechanical Engineering, AGMR College of Engineering and Technology (Affiliated to VTU Belagavi), Hubli, Karnataka, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, AGMR College of Engineering and Technology (Affiliated to VTU Belagavi), Hubli, Karnataka, IndiaSchool of Computer Science and Engineering, RV University, Bengaluru, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, AGMR College of Engineering and Technology (Affiliated to VTU Belagavi), Hubli, Karnataka, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, PA College of Engineering (Affiliated to VTU Belagavi), Mangalore, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology (Deemed to be University), Nitte, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Vijayawada, AP, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, IndiaComposite manufacturers and consumers are increasingly turning to natural-based composites for their biocompatibility, cost-effectiveness, and widespread availability. This study investigates the potential of using teak wood dust as an economical filler material, combined with natural fibers, within an epoxy matrix to create a composite. Specifically, it examines how varying concentrations of teak wood dust—3 wt%, 6 wt%, and 9 wt%—affect the mechanical properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength, impact resistance, inter-laminar shear strength (ILSS), and hardness of an abaca-pineapple-epoxy hybrid composite. The composites were fabricated using the hand layup method followed by hot pressing. Among the different configurations, the composite with 6 wt% teak wood dust (SD-6) demonstrated superior performance, with improvements in tensile, flexural, ILSS, and impact strengths ranging from 3% to 35% compared to other variants. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis of the fractured surfaces indicated that the inclusion of 6 wt% teak wood dust enhanced fiber-matrix adhesion, leading to improved mechanical properties of the composite.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2024.2434603Natural fibersbiocompatibilityhand layup methodhot press techniquefiber-matrix bondingautomobile interiors
spellingShingle Maruthi Prashanth B H
Sandeepkumar Gowda
Ramesh S
Nagaraja T K
Zaheerabbas B Kandagal
Prashanth Pai M
Divijesh Puninchathaya P
Priyaranjan Sharma
Gajanan Anne
Effect of Teak Wood Dust as Filler Material on Mechanical Properties of Abaca-Pineapple-Epoxy Hybrid Composite
Journal of Natural Fibers
Natural fibers
biocompatibility
hand layup method
hot press technique
fiber-matrix bonding
automobile interiors
title Effect of Teak Wood Dust as Filler Material on Mechanical Properties of Abaca-Pineapple-Epoxy Hybrid Composite
title_full Effect of Teak Wood Dust as Filler Material on Mechanical Properties of Abaca-Pineapple-Epoxy Hybrid Composite
title_fullStr Effect of Teak Wood Dust as Filler Material on Mechanical Properties of Abaca-Pineapple-Epoxy Hybrid Composite
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Teak Wood Dust as Filler Material on Mechanical Properties of Abaca-Pineapple-Epoxy Hybrid Composite
title_short Effect of Teak Wood Dust as Filler Material on Mechanical Properties of Abaca-Pineapple-Epoxy Hybrid Composite
title_sort effect of teak wood dust as filler material on mechanical properties of abaca pineapple epoxy hybrid composite
topic Natural fibers
biocompatibility
hand layup method
hot press technique
fiber-matrix bonding
automobile interiors
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2024.2434603
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