Potentials of Maize Stalk Ash as Reinforcement in Polyster Composites

Maize Stalk As Reinforcement In Natural Rubber Composites

Maize stalk fibres can be used as fillers in natural rubber composites replacing expensive and non-biodegradable inorganic fillers. Maize stalk fibres were chemically modified with acetic anhydride (acetylation) to enhance their compatibility with the hydrophobic rubber polymer matrix. The fibre was characterised using FTIR showing a spectrum with a well defined peak at 1742 cm -1 (attributed t...

The Genetic Architecture of Maize Stalk Strength

Stalk strength is an important trait in maize (Zea mays L.). Strong stalks reduce lodging and maximize harvestable yield. Studies show rind penetrometer resistance (RPR), or the force required to pierce a stalk rind with a spike, is a valid approximation of strength. We measured RPR across 4,692 recombinant inbreds (RILs) comprising the maize nested association mapping (NAM) panel derived from ...

Waste Chicken Feather as Reinforcement in Cement-Bonded Composites

This study investigated the use of waste chicken feather (barbs and rachis) as reinforcement in cement-bonded composites. A series of composite boards consisting of various proportions of waste feather, cement, sand, and chemical admixtures were prepared. Mix workability decreased significantly as the proportion by weight of feathers or ground feathers increased from 5% to 20%. Boards containin...

Tungsten Carbide as an Reinforcement in Structural Oxide-Matrix Composites

Characterization of Composites with Aligned Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) as Reinforcement

3 of 201 Characterization of Composites with Aligned Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) as Reinforcement by Enrique J. García Submitted to the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics Abstract Carbon nanotubes’ (CNTs) superlative combination of electrical, thermal, and especially mechanical pro...