Effect of Surface Modified Montmorillonite Nanoclay on Tensile and Flexural Properties of Pineapple Leaf Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite

Due to their biodegradability, affordability, low density, and numerous other benefits, natural fiber polymer composites are preferable conventional GFRP in maritime applications. However, when exposed moisture, mechanical qualities deteriorate. A significant agricultural waste called pineapple leaf (PALF) can be employed as reinforcement epoxy matrices. Improved interfacial bonding between phases improves hence enhance water absorption properties. Only evaluation of properties is undertaken this paper. Nanoclay 1.5 3 wt% was incorporated resin via magnetic stirring ultrasonication. PALF fibers were subjected NaOH treatment analyzed using SEM FTIR techniques. Hand layup compression moulding used fabricate a nanoclay-epoxy combination chemically treated (20 & 30 wt%). The nanoclay results the maximum properties, namely tensile flexural investigation fractured specimens show that containing poor while excellent. agglomerations, inadequate at nanoclay, which lowers