Influence of Varying Microfly Ash Filler Concentrations on the Mechanical Behavior of Flax-Reinforced Green Epoxy Composites
摘要
Owing to the eco-friendly and sustainable behavior of natural-fiber-reinforced composites, they have gained a significant market interest. However, their mechanical characteristics have always been a crucial constraint for researchers. Different techniques are used to enhance these properties. Our study is focused on developing flax-reinforced green epoxy composites using the microfly ash as a filler material, and their mechanical behavior including the tensile, flexural, and impact characteristics were analyzed. The content of 6% fly ash in the composite increases its tensile elastic modulus by 77%, flexural stress bearing capacity by 66%, and impact strength by 30.6%.