Affiliation:
1. Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
2. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Abstract
Reinforcement of both fibrous and particulate materials can improve composite properties for various applications, such as biomedical applications. The alkali-treated kenaf fibers and (SiO2, bentonite, and CaCO3) microparticles 400 mesh in size reinforce the epoxy matrix for hybrid composites. The bending and impact properties of hybrid composites, as well as their water absorption, are compared. The hybrid composites were prepared in a compression mold using a hand lay-up technique at 100°C for 20 – 50 minutes consisting of 28 vol.% of short kenaf fibers ~5 mm in length, 2 vol.% of each type of microparticle, and 70 vol.% the epoxy resin. The flexural and impact properties of kenaf/silica/epoxy composite indicated the highest flexural strength (58.37±3.9 MPa), flexural modulus (4.68 ± 0.17 MPa), and impact strength (7.49 kJ/m2). The addition of the microparticles reduced water absorption in the composites. The water absorption of kenaf/silica/epoxy composite appeared to be stable for immersion time near 216 hours. Other microparticle-filled composites did not show this pattern. The incorporation of silica microparticles to the kenaf/epoxy composite potentially enhanced the mechanical properties of the composite, with the expectation of using it to be developed for biomedical composite material.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
Subject
Mechanical Engineering,Mechanics of Materials,General Materials Science
Cited by
3 articles.
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