Influence of Musa acuminate bio-filler on the thermal,mechanical and visco-elastic behavior of poly (propylene) carbonate biocomposites |
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| Authors: | T Senthil Muthu Kumar A Varada Rajulu Nadir Ayrilmis |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, India;2. Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand;3. Centre for Composite Materials, International Research Centre, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, India;4. Department of Wood Mechanics and Technology, Faculty of Forestry, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey |
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| Abstract: | Biocomposites were fabricated using poly(propylene) carbonate as matrix and cellulosic polysaccharide banana (Musa acuminate) peel powder as filler in varying concentrations (5–25?wt.%) and were characterized for their functional properties. Microscopic analysis indicated the uniform distribution and existence of microfibrils in the filler. The thermal stability of the composites was lower than the matrix till 320?°C, beyond which it increased. The visco-elastic and mechanical behavior of the biocomposites was found to be enhanced with the addition of fillers. Thus, with better thermal, visco-elastic, and mechanical properties, the biocomposite films can be a replacement for the non-biodegradable polymers for packaging applications. |
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| Keywords: | Biocomposites characterization thermal stability tensile strength storage modulus |
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