1. Experimental investigation on mechanical, thermal, DMA, and dielectric analysis of Cordia dichotomawith PLA composites
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Loganathan, K., Giri, R., Srinivasan, S. P., and Vimalanathan, P.
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The performance of hybrid composites in automotive applications has been improved using natural filler. Numerous researchers are analyzing to create the substitute hybrid materials for ecological sustainability and responsibility in environment. Hybrid composites are made by combining natural filler (CD—Cordia dichotoma) with reinforced polymer (PLA—polylactic acid) resin matrix composites which offer unique mechanical qualities because they contain more renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable materials than synthetic fillers. The objective of this research is to evaluate the dynamic mechanical behavior and thermal property of the addition of natural filler (CD) on the PLA resin for finding the structural effect in hybrid composites. CD natural filler loading on the PLA composites are fabricated by 3D printing. The experimental results demonstrate that composites containing 15 vol% of CD natural filler/PLA have a tensile strength of 14.2 MPa, a flexural strength of 29 MPa, and an impact strength of 1304 J/m2compared to other hybrid composites and the outcomes of the other tests are fully described in this paper. The composite material’s highest modulus of storage and temperature of glass transition are found in the 20 vol% filler CD component. The dielectric strength of the composite made with CD natural filler and PLA at a 20 vol% concentration is 4.73 KV/mm which is higher than that of the other composites. The lowest measurement for water absorption of 15 vol% of CD natural filler/PLA composite has been found the value of 6.5% lower than other composites.
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- 2024
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