Mechanical and Acoustic Performance of Plantain (Musa Paradisiacal) Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Bio-Composite

Abstract

Natural fiber-reinforced polymer biocomposites are very attractive materials utilized for many applications owing to their high mechanical and acoustic properties. Research has projected that Natural fiber (NF) could possibly be a replacement for synthetic fiber in reinforced polymer composites due to low influence on the health of humans and environmental friendliness. Research has been enthusiastic on studying their mechanical properties, with little emphasis on enumerating the sound diminution behaviors. This research objective is to examine void content, impact strength, hardness, and the acoustic properties of plantain (Musa paradisiacal) fiber-reinforced biocomposites (PFB). Biocomposite with 5, 10, 15, and 20 (Wt. %) fiber content were fabricated. Impact, hardness, and void content increases as fiber content increases. The sound absorption coefficient shows improvement. Results suggest that PFB could be less-expensive, feasible, and ecologically superior alternatives to synthetic fiber composites for acoustic applications in areas like building architecture and automotive industries.

Keywords

• biocomposites
• acoustic properties
• musa paradisiacal
• plantain fiber
• polymer
• impact strength