Statistical Analysis and Fractography Study of Tensile Behavior in Bio Particulated Coir-Vinyl Ester Composites

Abstract:

The natural fiber reinforced polymer composites are recognized as an alternative to wood and plastics in recent years. The natural plant fibers are extracted from various parts of the tree and are used in polymer composites.The present investigation is focused on the improvement of tensile strength of coir-vinyl ester composites by impregnation of bio particulates such as alumina, red mud and rice husk. The fracture method of composite specimens are analyzed with the help of scanning electron micrographs.The observed range of tensile strength values are studied using statistical procedure and non linear regression models are developed.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 984-985)
• Pages: 214-220
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.984-985.214
• Online since: July 2014
• Authors: R. Ramprasath*, S. Jayabal, S. Satiyamurthy, R. Prithivirajan
• Keywords: Alumina, Coir Fiber, Red Mud, Rice Husk, SEM, Statistical Analysis, Vinyl Ester

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