Assessment of Corn Husk Fibre in Natural Fibre Reinforced Composites : A Comparative Mechanical Analysis

Authors

  • Dr. Ganesh S. Kakad  Department of Textile Engineering, Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering and Technology, Yavatmal

Keywords:

Corn Husk Fibre, Natural Fibre Composites, Mechanical Properties, Tensile Strength, Flexural Strength, Impact Energy

Abstract

This study investigates the mechanical properties of corn husk fibre reinforced epoxy composites, comparing them with other natural fibres, including banana, sisal, and Kuruthola fibres. Natural fibre has many advantages such as low cost, availability, environment friendly, renewability, non-toxic, biodegradability. There are numerous potential natural resources in India. Most grow from forest and agriculture. Corn husk or maize is one such natural resource that’s potential as fibre reinforcement in polymer composite. The composites were evaluated through tensile, impact, flexural, density, and water absorption tests, conducted according to ASTM standards. The results indicate that corn husk fibre composites exhibit moderate mechanical properties, offering a potential alternative to synthetic fibres due to their environmental benefits, low cost, and comparable strength characteristics.

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International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology

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Published

2023-03-30

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Volume 10, Issue 2, March-April-2023

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Research Articles

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Dr. Ganesh S. Kakad "Assessment of Corn Husk Fibre in Natural Fibre Reinforced Composites : A Comparative Mechanical Analysis" International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJSRSET), Print ISSN : 2395-1990, Online ISSN : 2394-4099, Volume 10, Issue 2, pp.866-873, March-April-2023.