Dynamic mechanical analysis of banana fiber reinforced ceramic fillers blended epoxy matrix composite
摘要
This study examined the dynamic mechanical properties of a novel composite material composed of ceramic fillers and banana fibers mixed with epoxy. The primary goal was to use Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) to evaluate the effects of these reinforcements on the viscoelastic properties of the composite under temperature and frequency variations. Because of their high tensile strength, low density, and ceramic fillers’ stiffness and thermal stability, banana fibers were chosen. According to the data, the composite’s storage modulus was 1021 MPa at the temperature of 90 °C and decreased as the temperature rise, this behavior is improve viscoelastic capacity of composite material. The loss modulus was greatest close to the epoxy matrix’s glass transition temperature, suggesting that the material had greater energy dissipation capabilities within that region. It’s interesting to note that the damping factor (tan delta) showed a maximum value of 0.23 near the glass transition area, highlighting the sustainable composite’s potential for usage in applications with significant damping capacity.