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Experimental Analysis on Tribological behavior of Banana Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite Devendra chouhan1, Upendra Sharan Gupta2, [1] PG Scholar, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya Indore (M.P.)
[2] Assistant Professor, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya Indore (M.P.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------
Abstract - In the contemporary setting of a fast-rising
nowadays and is a waste product from the banana industry. They have gained a great deal of notoriety in performance applications, aerospace, automotive, and many other industries thanks to their advantageous qualities of low weight and ability to be customised for particular uses. The many advantages of banana fibre, including its low cost, availability, and strength, make it one of many natural fibres that could be used as reinforcement in polymer composites. In turn, banana (Musaceae) fibre reinforced composites allow the creation of tribological components with exceptional wear, friction, and lubrication qualities that have a wide range of industrial uses. A notable advancement in the creation of bio composites has lately been made as a result of the further addition of all features. High-strength banana reinforced composites can thus be used in a range of applications. The nutritional breakdown of a banana (100 g pulp) is as follows: 18.8 g of carbohydrates, 1.15 g of protein, 0.18 g of fat, 73.9 g of water, 0.83 g of other minerals, and 81 kcal [1]. Banana plants often yield 30 large leaves, each measuring over 2 metres long and 30 centimetres wide [2]. Tables 1, and 2 by Venkateshwaran et al. [3] list the physical Properties and chemical composition of banana fibre.
global population, the issue of resource depletion is a major concern for humanity. The creation of alternative materials has become more significant in recent years due to the environmental harm that some material extraction methods cause. As a result, composite materials particularly those made of natural fibers have developed. Due to their strength, stability, and inertness, synthetic fibres make up the majority of today's fibre technology. However, these fibres harm the natural order of things since they are polluting and nonbiodegradable. These composites improve the performance of artificial composites. One such ingredient is fibre from Bananas. The banana tree, a native plant of Southeast Asia, is used to make banana fibre. The tribological performance of a banana fiber reinforced epoxy composite was examined in the current work. Wear and frictional characteristics of BFREC were investigated under dry contact condition at different operating parameters such as sliding distance, sliding velocity, applied load. The experimental results indicates that incorporation of banana fiber into epoxy matrix significantly improves the adhesive wear behaviour of BFREC. There was reduction in coefficient of friction, specific wear rate (S.W.R) and % mass loss of developed composites.
Table 1: Physical properties of the banana fibers [3]
Key Words: banana-fiber; natural fiber; adhesive wear ; S.W.R; CoF
Diameter (μm) Length(mm)
1.INTRODUCTION There are many resources suited for various purposes all around the nearby population. One of the pillars of human society is the use of fibres. The foundation of human existence and flourishing are fibres. There are essentially two sorts of fibres. They are both synthetic and natural fibres. Natural fibres like cotton, jute, and sisal are examples. Synthetic fibres like glass, nylon, and carbon are examples. Due to their durability, stability, and inertness, artificial fibres now make up the majority of fibre technology. However, because they are non-biodegradable and polluting, these fibres upset the natural order. The use of natural fiberbased composites has increased as they demonstrate a superior alternative to synthetic fiber. Composites are frequently used in our daily lives to promote the sustainable growth of human society. These composites increase the artificial composites' productivity. Banana fibre is one type of natural fibre that is used in reinforced composites
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Aspect Ratio(l/d)
150
Moisture content (%)
60
Table 2: Chemical composition of banana fibers [3] Cellulose (%)
60-65
Hemi cellulose (%)
5-19
lignin (%)
6-10
Pectin (%)
3-5
Ash (%)
1-3
Extractives (%)
3-6
The study of friction, wear and lubrication of interacting surfaces in relative motion is known as tribology [4]. The importance of tribology at present time is crucial since most
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