Open AccessHybrid Composite Laminates from UPE/ESOA Blend Reinforced with Chitosan and Bamboo Fiber: A Study of Mechanical and Thermal Properties
Author(s) -
Priyabrata Mohanty,
Dibakar Behera,
Shiv Kumari Panda,
Tapan Kumar Bastia,
Prasenjit Rath
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
asian journal of chemistry/asian journal of chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.145
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 0975-427X
pISSN - 0970-7077
DOI - 10.14233/ajchem.2020.22550
Subject(s) - thermosetting polymer , bamboo , chitosan , composite material , filler (materials) , composite number , materials science , polymer , polyester , chemistry , organic chemistry
The development of an inter-cross-linked polymer network of thermoset-thermoset blends have beenextensively studied due to their enhanced mechanical properties. Among various polymer blends,modifications of unsaturated polyester (UPE) resin with epoxidized soybean oil acrylate (ESOA)combinations are an attractive route to promote the performance of the thermoset matrix and to overcomethe inferior properties of both the components. Biodegradable and effectively accessible chitosanbiodegradable waste material can shape the new stage for cutting-edge innovation items. Blend ofboth recyclable fibrous reinforcement and eco-friendly filler with two miscible thermosetting polymerswill provide enhanced properties. At this time, chitosan up to 15 wt% (based on matrix weight) wasutilized as reinforcing filler. At last, an interesting result was built up by confirming that chitosanfilled chemically tailored bamboo and UPE/ESOA (80:20) biocomposites offered enhanced propertiesby 10 wt% of filler concentration with the most enhancements in whole properties. They have extensivevariety of applications in the sector of low cost housing, structural projects and structural laminates.