Valorization of Poultry Waste and Agro-Residues: Impact of Chicken Feather and Coconut Coir on Basalt Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites

This work uses basalt fiber reinforced composites composed of chicken feather fibers and coconut coir. This work uses basalt fiber reinforced composites composed of chicken feather fibers and coconut coir to investigate the value-adding of poultry and agricultural waste. The study examined the effec...

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Main Authors: Yashas Gowda T G, Raghavendra Rao R, Jeevan T P, P. Senthamaraikannan, Indran Suyambulingam, R. Kumar
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2527283
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author Yashas Gowda T G
Raghavendra Rao R
Jeevan T P
P. Senthamaraikannan
Indran Suyambulingam
R. Kumar
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description This work uses basalt fiber reinforced composites composed of chicken feather fibers and coconut coir. This work uses basalt fiber reinforced composites composed of chicken feather fibers and coconut coir to investigate the value-adding of poultry and agricultural waste. The study examined the effects of different natural fiber contents (5%, 10%, and 15%) on composite performance through mechanical and thermal evaluation. Significant alterations were observed in tensile strength, with 15% coconut coir fiber (CCF) surpassing the baseline composite in strength to 136.76 MPa. Significant increases were seen in flexural characteristics, especially when 15% of chicken feather fiber (CF) reached a strength of 339.25 MPa. With 15% CF, the interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) reached 13.72 MPa, suggesting improved interfacial bonding. At 28.90 kJ/m2, impact strength was maximized with 15% CCF, outperforming the performance of the original composite. Water absorption test demonstrated the hydrophilic character of coconut coir, with a maximum absorption of 17.01% at 60 days, in contrast to the minimal absorption of 9.98% for composites made of chicken feather fiber. The study shows how waste-derived fibers can be used to make ecologically friendly, high-performing composite materials with customized mechanical properties.
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spelling doaj-art-ea63ff54480e4628aad85536b6e4dad42025-08-20T03:31:34ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2025-12-0122110.1080/15440478.2025.2527283Valorization of Poultry Waste and Agro-Residues: Impact of Chicken Feather and Coconut Coir on Basalt Fiber Reinforced Epoxy CompositesYashas Gowda T G0Raghavendra Rao R1Jeevan T P2P. Senthamaraikannan3Indran Suyambulingam4R. Kumar5Department of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, IndiaSophisticated Testing and Instrumentation Centre (STIC), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Alliance School of Applied Engineering, Alliance University, Bengaluru, IndiaSophisticated Testing and Instrumentation Centre (STIC), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Alliance School of Applied Engineering, Alliance University, Bengaluru, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Mai-Nefhi College of Engineering and Technology, Asmara, ErtireaThis work uses basalt fiber reinforced composites composed of chicken feather fibers and coconut coir. This work uses basalt fiber reinforced composites composed of chicken feather fibers and coconut coir to investigate the value-adding of poultry and agricultural waste. The study examined the effects of different natural fiber contents (5%, 10%, and 15%) on composite performance through mechanical and thermal evaluation. Significant alterations were observed in tensile strength, with 15% coconut coir fiber (CCF) surpassing the baseline composite in strength to 136.76 MPa. Significant increases were seen in flexural characteristics, especially when 15% of chicken feather fiber (CF) reached a strength of 339.25 MPa. With 15% CF, the interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) reached 13.72 MPa, suggesting improved interfacial bonding. At 28.90 kJ/m2, impact strength was maximized with 15% CCF, outperforming the performance of the original composite. Water absorption test demonstrated the hydrophilic character of coconut coir, with a maximum absorption of 17.01% at 60 days, in contrast to the minimal absorption of 9.98% for composites made of chicken feather fiber. The study shows how waste-derived fibers can be used to make ecologically friendly, high-performing composite materials with customized mechanical properties.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2527283Waste valorizationbasalt fiber compositesnatural fiber reinforcementsustainable materials废物价值化玄武岩纤维复合材料
spellingShingle Yashas Gowda T G
Raghavendra Rao R
Jeevan T P
P. Senthamaraikannan
Indran Suyambulingam
R. Kumar
Valorization of Poultry Waste and Agro-Residues: Impact of Chicken Feather and Coconut Coir on Basalt Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites
Journal of Natural Fibers
Waste valorization
basalt fiber composites
natural fiber reinforcement
sustainable materials
废物价值化
玄武岩纤维复合材料
title Valorization of Poultry Waste and Agro-Residues: Impact of Chicken Feather and Coconut Coir on Basalt Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites
title_full Valorization of Poultry Waste and Agro-Residues: Impact of Chicken Feather and Coconut Coir on Basalt Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites
title_fullStr Valorization of Poultry Waste and Agro-Residues: Impact of Chicken Feather and Coconut Coir on Basalt Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites
title_full_unstemmed Valorization of Poultry Waste and Agro-Residues: Impact of Chicken Feather and Coconut Coir on Basalt Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites
title_short Valorization of Poultry Waste and Agro-Residues: Impact of Chicken Feather and Coconut Coir on Basalt Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites
title_sort valorization of poultry waste and agro residues impact of chicken feather and coconut coir on basalt fiber reinforced epoxy composites
topic Waste valorization
basalt fiber composites
natural fiber reinforcement
sustainable materials
废物价值化
玄武岩纤维复合材料
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2527283
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