TY - JOUR
T1 - Effect of ceramic fillers reinforced with sisal fiber epoxy composite – a novel way to develop the sustainable material
AU - Mohanavel, Vinayagam
AU - Upadhyay, Viyat Varun
AU - Chahar, Mamata
AU - Angel, B.
AU - Kannan, Sathish
AU - Gnanasekaran, Lalitha
AU - Kathiresan, Selvakumar
AU - Ayyar, Manikandan
AU - Soudagar, Manzoore Elahi M.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers and Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2026.
PY - 2026/1
Y1 - 2026/1
N2 - This investigation examines the effect of ceramic fillers on the structural and functional performance of sisal fiber-reinforced epoxy matrix composites, with an emphasis on their applicability in sustainable material systems. A multi-faceted characterization approach was employed, encompassing ultraviolet (UV) absorption spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, mechanical property evaluation, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Progressive enhancement in UV shielding capability with increasing ceramic filler content, indicative of improved resistance to photodegradation and prolonged lifespan. The formation of strong interfacial interactions between hydroxyl groups of the sisal fibers, ceramic filler surfaces, and the epoxy matrix, confirming effective chemical compatibility and interfacial adhesion. Testing showed marked improvements in tensile, flexural strength, and impact resistance. Optimal mechanical performance observed at specific filler loadings, attributed to improved stress transfer and energy dissipation mechanisms. SEM corroborated these findings, revealing uniform filler dispersion, minimal agglomeration, and enhanced fiber-matrix interfacial bonding, contributing to reduced micro void formation and improved fracture resistance.
AB - This investigation examines the effect of ceramic fillers on the structural and functional performance of sisal fiber-reinforced epoxy matrix composites, with an emphasis on their applicability in sustainable material systems. A multi-faceted characterization approach was employed, encompassing ultraviolet (UV) absorption spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, mechanical property evaluation, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Progressive enhancement in UV shielding capability with increasing ceramic filler content, indicative of improved resistance to photodegradation and prolonged lifespan. The formation of strong interfacial interactions between hydroxyl groups of the sisal fibers, ceramic filler surfaces, and the epoxy matrix, confirming effective chemical compatibility and interfacial adhesion. Testing showed marked improvements in tensile, flexural strength, and impact resistance. Optimal mechanical performance observed at specific filler loadings, attributed to improved stress transfer and energy dissipation mechanisms. SEM corroborated these findings, revealing uniform filler dispersion, minimal agglomeration, and enhanced fiber-matrix interfacial bonding, contributing to reduced micro void formation and improved fracture resistance.
KW - Mechanical properties
KW - Microstructural analysis
KW - Sisal fiber
KW - Sustainable development
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105027023969
U2 - 10.1007/s12206-025-1221-2
DO - 10.1007/s12206-025-1221-2
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:105027023969
SN - 1738-494X
VL - 40
SP - 265
EP - 271
JO - Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
JF - Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
IS - 1
ER -