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Synthesis of a New Natural Fiber Composite Material Based on Human Hair and Coir Fibers
Saransh Tiwari1, Ashish Mishra2*, Achyut Pratap Singh3, Sudhaker Dixit4 and Ved Kumar4
1Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow 226013, Uttar Pradesh, India
2Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (UPTU), Lucknow 206013 (UP), India
3Department of Mechanical Engineering, BBA University, Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow 226025 (UP), India
4School of Management Sciences (SMS), Lucknow 226001, India
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Abstract:
Human hair, with its high strength-to-weight ratio, can replace expensive materials like glass fibers in composite materials. We developed a novel natural fiber composite material by mixing human hair and coir fibers with polyester resin. To investigate its mechanical properties, the new material was tested for bending strength, impact strength, and water absorption. The specimen IL3, with human hair and coir in a 3:2 ratio, showed a maximum impact strength of 13.174 kJ/m2. The developed material was almost completely water resistant with a maximum water absorption of only 2.13% in the WCH1 specimen. Fiber content, not orientation, was determined with water resistance. The maximum flexural strength obtained was 36.270 MPa. Investigation results showed that relative volume percentage of fibrous materials, fiber orientation, and aspect ratio affected natural fiber composite properties. After repeated testing on specimens of different compositions and fiber orientations, the best specimens were identified for future usage. The substance is biodegradable and eco-friendly.
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Keywords: Natural fiber composites, Mechanical properties, Water resistant test, Bending test, Impact test
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Received:July 20, 2023; Revised:August 20, 2023; Accepted:September 10, 2023; Published:September 20, 2023
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*Corresponding author; e-mail: aashi.stp@gmail.com
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Citation:Tiwari, S.; Mishra, A.; Pratap, A.; Dixit, S.; Kumar, V.Synthesis of a New Natural Fiber Composite Material Based on Human Hair and Coir Fibers. Applied Functional Materials 2023, 3, 17-34. https://doi.org/10.35745/afm2023v03.03.0003
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