Development of Sustainable Echo Friendly Composite Material using Coir Fiber and Bone
Edwin Joy Pulikkottil · International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology · 2019
Aim or this project work is to develop the bio-Degradable Green coir fiber or felt composite with Bone Particles, Coir is a natural fiber which is selected for this study as it is non-toxic, low cost, high lignin content, low density, low tensile strength, low tensile modulus and high range of elongation compared to other fibers.But the coir fiber having limited industrial use due to its hydrophilic, non-uniform property low impact resistance, moisture degradation, and low impact resistance and rot sensitivity.Composites were prepared using Coir fiber in the rough (raw) stage, alter washing with tap water, and also subjected to various other treatments.After which their mechanical, chemical composition, morphological properties were determined in the laboratory and the results are discussed.There was a good improvement in their properties due to Chemical composition modification and surface modification (fiber / matrix adhesion).The fundamental structural properties of bone greatest importance are generally the stiffness, strength and toughness, together with more complicated properties such as the fatigue resistance.Biomechanical testing to evaluate the stiffness, which is defined in terms of the elastic modulus (generally Young's but sometimes shear), and the strength (assessed in terms or the hardness or the yield, ultimate or fracture strength tested in tension, compression, bending or shear) are well.Adding the bone particles to the coir fiber under controlled pressure and temperature will reduce the limitations of coir and this project will be another foot print for the generation of another ecofriendly green bio composites.