Mechanical properties of jute fiber polyester hybrid composite filled with eggshell

Tuah, Nur ‘Ainaa’ (2024) Mechanical properties of jute fiber polyester hybrid composite filled with eggshell. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Natural fibres are being used in composites as a means of environmental protection through the use of biodegradable components. By combining natural and synthetic fibres, the use of natural fibres might be expanded significantly, potentially lowering the cost of hybrid composites. Fibre reinforced polymer-based composites have been used in a wide range of industrial applications for a very long time because of their high specific strength and modulus. The use of coir, a natural fibre, as reinforcement in reinforced polymers was decided upon due to the availability of different natural fibres. Natural fibres are equally as strong and light as they are affordable. As therefore, the aim of this research is to analyse the mechanical characteristics of a jute fiber/polyester hybrid composite filled with eggshell. In this study, woven jute fibres and polyester filled with eggshell powder were employed to construct composites utilising the layering technique. In accordance with ASTM standards, tensile, flexural, impact, and water absorption tests will be performed to assess the influence of ratio. Five eco-friendly ratios were employed: 80% eggshell powder and 20% polyester, 70% eggshell powder and 30% polyester, 50% eggshell powder and 50% polyester, 40% eggshell powder and 60% polyester, and 20% eggshell powder and 80% polyester. The following steps for this research are fabricating the sample, testing the specimen and lastly data analysis. Each process must be understood and analyzed using the correct procedure and ASTM standard. Next, the average of the testing result needs to be analyzed using ANOVA analysis. Last but not least, the outcome of the eggshell powder reinforced by polyester resin must be able to produce the best composite ratio.

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