Maharaj Vijayaram Gajapathi Raj College of Engineering

(A)
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Experimental investigation of Natural Fiber-Reinforced

polymer Nanocomposites

Under the guidance of

Sri. G.PRAMOD KUMAR
Sr. Assistant professor
Presented by
S.GIRISH (20331A03D2)
S.K.KISHORE (20331A03E6)
 Introduction
Table of contents Literature review

Problem definition

Objectives

Method of approach
Composite materials
A composite is combination of two materials in which one of the materials, called the “reinforcing phase”,
is in the form of fibers, sheets, or particles, and is embedded in the other materials called the “matrix
phase”.

The reinforcing material and the matrix material can be metal, ceramic, or polymer. Composites typically
have a fiber or particle phase that is stiffer and stronger than the continuous matrix phase and serve as the
principal load carrying members.
According to type of matrix material they are classified as:

• Metal Matrix Composites (MMC)

• Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC)

• Polymer Matrix Composites (PMC)

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 Polymer Matrix Composites (PMC)
 Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP)
 Particle reinforced polymer (PRP)

 Fiber Reinforced Polymer:

Common fiber reinforced composites are composed of fibers and a matrix. Fibers are the reinforcement
and the main source of strength while matrix glues all the fibers together in shape and transfers stresses
between the reinforcing fibers. Sometimes, filler might be added to smooth the manufacturing process,
impact special properties to the composites, and / or reduce the product cost.
 HYBRID COMPOSITES
Hybrid composites are more advanced composites as compared to conventional FRP composites. Hybrids
can have more than one reinforcing phase and a single matrix phase or single reinforcing phase with
multiple matrix phases or multiple reinforcing and multiple matrix phases. They have better flexibility as
compared to other fiber reinforced composites.
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 Authors Description Applications
R. Rajkumar Used sisal and kenaf to manufacture car Car Bumper Manufacturing
Sankaranaraynan Madasamy bumper and analysed its mechanical
properties.
DOI:10.1080/15440478.2020.1761927

Chandramohan, Used different compositions of banana, manufacture two wheeler components

D. and J. Bharanichandar Roselle, sisal fibres with bio epoxy resin like seat covers , helmet, mirror
to understand its behavioural pattern. accessories.
DOI:10.3844/ajessp.2013.494.504 Tested mechanical properties like flexural,
tensile.

Muhamad Fitri*a Given detailed properties of every Automobile Interior properties like Car
S. Mahzanb polymer composite automotive parts like door trim panel properties were given.
Fajar Anggaraa interior and exterior applications.

DOI:10.37869/ijatec.v1i3.38
Venkatesh Naik Explained different types of fibres used in Given fibres properties suitable for car
Mohan Kumar automotive industry and its applications door trim panel.
Vijayananda Kaup in manufacturing each component..
explained properties of each fibres.
https://dx.doi.org/10.30919/es8d589
PROBLEM STATEMENT :

Mostly in automobile industry, the car door trim panel were made by plastics (Polyproylene ,pvc,
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and textiles. It is observed that plastic are more used in interiors.
So as to increase bio degradability, hybrid composite materials with natural fibre reinforcement
like hemp and bamboo was introduced because of their strength to weight ratio . These fibre’s are
low denser, high in strength, less cost and have excellent mechanical properties. So this could
decrease the environment aspects and an alternative for the plastics.

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SCOPE:
 To understand the mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforcement polymers .

OBJECTIVES :
 To carry out moisture absorption test of natural fibers reinforced composites.

 To evaluate flexural strength of natural fibre reinforcement composites.

 To conduct experimentation on tensile strength and impact strength at different compositions of natural
fiber reinforcement.

 To carry out the hardness properties of natural fibre reinforced composites.

METHOD OF APPROACH
 Procurement of fibre’s.
 NAOH treatments of the fibres.
 Extracting different compositions by Taguchi analysis.
 Fabrication of composites with different composition.
 Testing of mechanical properties and water absorption.
 Authors Description Application
1.Kapileshwar Nerkar Analysed different sizes of bamboo Three Wheeler Door Manufacturing
2.Arif Mansuri fibre with different compositions of
3.A.I.Ambesange epoxy resin and concluded the best
composition with best properties.
ISSN: 2320-2882

Islam They investigated effect of fiber Testing of manufacturing composites

M.S.Ahmed mixing and nanoclay on physical, with natural fibres, artificial fibres,
M.B.Hasan mechanical, and , biodegradable and nano materials.
M.Aziz properties .Taken different
S.A.Jawaid And Team compositions of coir fibre, wood
fibre, mmt with 70%of poly
DOI: 10.1002/pc.22794 propylene as resin.

Md.Johural islam Investigated on usage of natural fibre Composites in electronic devices as

kamaruzzaman jobayer reinforced nanocomposites in an alternative to the plastic so as to
Mohammed jellur rehman electronic devices. incresase bio degradability.
M.M.Alam

DOI:10.11648/j.ajpst.20210704.14
 Authors Description Application
Gopal Yuvraj A Brief Study on Natural nano Testing of natural nano materials into
Manickam Ramesh materials such as starch-based, composites.
Lakshminarasimhan Rajeshkumar cellulose based, protein-based, and
glycogen-based. Also analysed usage
DOI: 10.3390/nano13111803 of carbon based nanoparticles with
composites.

Vignesh Shekar
Satesh Narayana Namasivayam
Analysed effect of the addition of Inclusion of carbon nano tubes into
carbon nanotubes on various composites.
properties of the NFRCs. Addition of
Carbon Nanotubes to the composites
shows a positive effect on mechanical
properties.
Thank You