The Influence of Matrix Density on The Weibull Modulus of Natural Fiber Reinforced Nanocomposites

Abstract:

In recent decades, polymer composites have gained significant interests within the research community due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. Its properties, such as low cost, lightweight, corrosion resistance, and impact resistance, make it desirable for both household and industrial applications. However, the reliability of the composite model with density influence is still challenging. In this study, experiments were carried out using epoxy systems of varying densities to fabricate oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) carbon nanoparticle composites to investigate the influence of matrix density on its Weibull modulus. It is found that the increase in matrix density increases the nanocomposite reliability. A Weibull modulus of 9.5, 82.2 and 183.4 were obtained for low, medium and high matrix density nanocomposites, respectively. Such findings would facilitate the development of particle-reinforced composites.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 1074)
• Pages: 3-9
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-c626c1
• Online since: November 2022
• Authors: Dominick Wong*, Mahmood Anwar, Sujan Debnath, Abdul Hamid, Izman Sudin
• Keywords: Green Composite, Nanocomposite, OPEFB, Palm Oil

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