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Title: Exploring the mechanical, tribological, and morphological characteristics of areca fiber epoxy composites reinforced with various fillers for multifaceted applications
Authors: Miniappan, P. K.
Marimuthu, S.
Dharani, Kumar, S.
Sharma, S.
Kumar, A.
Salah, B.
Ullah, S. S.
Issue Date: 2023
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Citation: Miniappan, PK, Marimuthu, S, Dharani Kumar, S, Sharma, S, Kumar, A, Salah, B & Ullah, S 2023, 'Exploring the mechanical, tribological, and morphological characteristics of areca fiber epoxy composites reinforced with various fillers for multifaceted applications', Frontiers in Materials, Том. 10, 1185215. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2023.1185215
Miniappan, P. K., Marimuthu, S., Dharani Kumar, S., Sharma, S., Kumar, A., Salah, B., & Ullah, S. (2023). Exploring the mechanical, tribological, and morphological characteristics of areca fiber epoxy composites reinforced with various fillers for multifaceted applications. Frontiers in Materials, 10, [1185215]. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2023.1185215
Abstract: This investigation is primarily concerned with the effect of fly ash, basalt powder, and tungsten carbide (WC) on the mechanical, microstructural, and tribological behaviour of areca fiber-reinforced composites. The fillers (5–10 wt. %) were included with the areca fiber epoxy reinforced composites. In comparison to areca fiber composites without fillers, the inclusion of fly ash, basalt powder, and WC increased the tensile strength by 33–48.2 MPa. The tensile strength of an A2 composite containing areca fiber (20 wt. %), epoxy (70 wt. %) and basalt powder (10 wt. %) was measured to be 48.2 MPa. Similarly, filler incorporation enhanced flexural, impact, and Shore D hardness properties by up to 21.25%, 13.18%, and 15.66%, respectively. Furthermore, the hybridization of fillers enhanced the mechanical properties and abrasion resistance of areca fiber reinforced composites. The inclusion of filler increases the load-carrying capability and adhesion, as determined by SEM. The river-like pattern demonstrates that ductile failure was dominated in the A5 [areca fiber (20 wt. %), epoxy (70 wt. %), fly ash (5 wt. %) and basalt powder (5 wt. %)] composites. A4 [areca fiber (20 wt. %), epoxy (70 wt. %), fly ash (5 wt. %) and tungsten carbide (5 wt. %)] composite has a lower wear resistance than all other composites. The hybrid filler-reinforced composite exhibits increased wear resistance as a result of the absence of wear detritus and textured surfaces. Copyright © 2023 Miniappan, Marimuthu, Dharani Kumar, Sharma, Kumar, Salah and Ullah.
Keywords: ARECA FIBERS
EPOXY RESIN
FRACTURE
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
WEAR
BASALT
DUCTILE FRACTURE
EPOXY RESINS
FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS
FILLERS
FLY ASH
HYBRID COMPOSITES
TENSILE STRENGTH
TEXTURES
TRIBOLOGY
WEAR OF MATERIALS
WEAR RESISTANCE
ARECA FIBER
BASALT POWDERS
EPOXY
FIBER-EPOXY COMPOSITES
FIBRE-REINFORCED COMPOSITE
MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTIC
REINFORCED COMPOSITES
TRIBOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
FIBERS
URI: http://elar.urfu.ru/handle/10995/130645
Access: info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
cc-by
License text: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
SCOPUS ID: 85164987332
WOS ID: 001028587400001
PURE ID: 43271522
ISSN: 2296-8016
DOI: 10.3389/fmats.2023.1185215
metadata.dc.description.sponsorship: King Saud University, KSU: RSP2023R145
This study received funding from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia through researchers supporting project number (RSP2023R145). Additionally, the APCs were funded by the King Saud University, Saudi Arabia through researchers supporting project number (RSP2023R145).
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