Effect of nano clay on tensile and flexural properties of vakka fiber polyester composites

Natural fibers played a significant role in human civilization. The application of fiber reinforced composites reveals the scope to widen and to adopt the natural fibre composites for industrial requisitions. Composites consisting of polyester resin were prepared by reinforcing with vakka fiber. The...

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Published in:	Materials today : proceedings Vol. 18; pp. 2032 - 2035
Main Authors:	Gudapati, S.P. Kumar, Krishna, Ch. Vamsi, Prasad, A.V. Ratna
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 2019
Subjects:	Composites Flexural strength Nano clay Tensile strength Vakka fiber Nano clay Composites Vakka fiber Tensile strength Flexural strength
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Summary:	Natural fibers played a significant role in human civilization. The application of fiber reinforced composites reveals the scope to widen and to adopt the natural fibre composites for industrial requisitions. Composites consisting of polyester resin were prepared by reinforcing with vakka fiber. The effect of nano clay on mechanical properties is observed in the present research work. It is determined that the mean tensile strength and flexural strength of nano clay filled vakka fiber polyester composites is 21.2% and 55% higher than those of composites without the addition of nano clay at 45% volume fraction.
ISSN:	2214-7853 2214-7853
DOI:	10.1016/j.matpr.2019.05.456