Research Article

Study of Physio-Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Resin Reinforced Maize Cob and Glass Fibre Hybrid Composites

Mary L.1*, Abdullahi, D2, Bukhari M. M.3, Nasruddeen A.1
1 Department of Industrial Design, Modibbo Adama University Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
2 Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Nigeria
3 Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
* Corresponding author: lawanmary@gmail.com
Published: Aug, 2023
DOI: 10.67637/njt.2023.4ld1ey4o
Pages: 22-27
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Abstract

Natural and synthetic fibre hybrid composites are becoming more popular in engineering due to their ecofriendliness, lightweight nature, and low cost. This study focused on creating Maize Cob (MC)/Glass Fibre (GF) hybrid Epoxy Resin (ER) composites using hand-lay-up techniques with a 10% filler content. Various filler combinations (1%GF/9%MC, 7%GF/3%MC, 5%GF/5%MC, 3%GF/7%MC) in 90% ER were tested for physical and mechanical properties. The findings revealed that density decreased with higher filler content, ranging from 1.52 to 1.20 g/cm³, and water absorption increased due to voids and agglomeration. The 5%GF/5%MC/ER composite demonstrated good tensile strength (67.65 MPa) and flexural strength (60.79 MPa) owing to effective filler-matrix integration, while impact strength improved significantly from 1.73 J/m for 100% ER to 2.48 J/m for 5%GF/5%MC/ER. The study concluded that MC/GF hybrid epoxy resin composites offer a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to waste disposal and management.

Keywords

Maize cob Glass Fibre Epoxy Resin Hybrid Composites.

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How to Cite

L., M., D, A., M., B. M., & A., N. (2023). Study of Physio-Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Resin Reinforced Maize Cob and Glass Fibre Hybrid Composites. Nigerian Journal of Textiles, 9(1), 22-27. https://doi.org/10.67637/njt.2023.4ld1ey4o

M. L., A. D, B. M. M., and N. A., "Study of Physio-Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Resin Reinforced Maize Cob and Glass Fibre Hybrid Composites," Nigerian Journal of Textiles, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 22-27, August 2023. doi: 10.67637/njt.2023.4ld1ey4o

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