Prosopis juliflora biochar-based hybrid composites: Mechanical property assessment and development prospects
This study investigates the incorporation of biochar derived from invasive Prosopis Juliflora wood as a filler in jute fibre-reinforced epoxy composites at varying weight fractions (5 %, 10 %, 15 %, and 20 % wt). Mechanical evaluations comprised tensile, flexural, impact, and hardness tests, in addi...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Cleaner Engineering and Technology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666790825000783 |
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| Summary: | This study investigates the incorporation of biochar derived from invasive Prosopis Juliflora wood as a filler in jute fibre-reinforced epoxy composites at varying weight fractions (5 %, 10 %, 15 %, and 20 % wt). Mechanical evaluations comprised tensile, flexural, impact, and hardness tests, in addition to water absorption assessments. The composite containing 10 % weight biochar exhibited superior performance compared to conventional composites, demonstrating a tensile strength of 49 MPa, a hardness of 79, and an impact strength of 63 J/m. A peak flexural strength of 90 MPa was observed at 15 % wt. Biochar. The findings indicate the potential of biochar sourced from Prosopis Juliflora for sustainable composite materials applicable in the aerospace, automotive, and construction industries. |
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| ISSN: | 2666-7908 |