RECENT ADVANCES IN MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF FIBRE REINFORCED SMART BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS

Abstract

Fibre-reinforced polymer composites have been developed from the reaction of fumarate resin with natural material Perch fibre. The composite material is fabricated by hand layup technique. The fabricated composite material was tested for its mechanical properties such as Tensile Strength, Flexural Strength and Impact Strength. The composite specimens for the above-mentioned test were prepared as per the ASTM standards. The fibre reinforcement influenced the improvement of mechanical properties of polymers and surface morphology of the polymer was analysed by Scanning Electron Microscope. Moisture absorption and vibration damping with polymers and its effect on mechanical properties can also be studied. Tensile strength, flexural strength and impact strength were observed and compared to each other. Tensile test showed maximum ultimate tensile strength for untreated 80 mm length fibre compared to others. Flexural test showed maximum ultimate flexural strength for untreated 80 mm length fibre compared to others. Impact test showed higher impact energy for treated 40 mm length fibre compared to others.