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1242–1250 P. Valášek and K. Habrová
Influence of sisal fibres on tribological properties of epoxy composite systems
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Influence of sisal fibres on tribological properties of epoxy composite systems

P. Valášek* and K. Habrová

Department of Material Science and Manufacturing Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, CZ16521 Prague, Czech Republik
*Correspondence: valasekp@tf.czu.cz

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Composite are materials, which synergically combine properties of the matrix and fillers. An interaction of polymers – resins – with biological kind of fillers can optimize their mechanical properties in the same way as synthetic fillers. Biological fillers have many advantages, which include low price and satisfying mechanical properties. Significant disadvantages are different properties of fibers – for example, fibre diameter and strength – which are caused by the biological essence of this material. The design of new composite materials based on natural renewable resources is essential for an environment and is also attractive from an economic point of view. This paper describes the hardness and resistance to abrasive wear of epoxy resins filled with unordered short sisal fibers (3, 6 and 9 mm). Scanning electron microscopy was used to assess the fibers and interaction between fibers and epoxy resin.

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1116–1122 P. Valášek
Study on impact strength of sisal fibers reinforced epoxy composites using experimental methods
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Study on impact strength of sisal fibers reinforced epoxy composites using experimental methods

P. Valášek

Department of Material Science and Manufacturing Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, CZ 165 21 Prague; e-mail: valasekp@tf.czu.cz

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 Among the advantages of composite materials is their ability to exploit the properties of partial phases that creates the composite. Common materials used as matrix materials include polymeric composites. The properties of these matrices can be optimized by using synthetic or also natural fibers. Natural fibers are inexpensive, ranks among renewable resources and when respecting their biological nature, they can replace synthetic fibers in many applications. This paper describes the impact strength of epoxy resins filled with unordered short sisal fibers with a length of 2–6 mm. From the experimental results it is evident that the presence of fibers of sisal examined as epoxy resins, increases the impact strength, up to 143%. SEM (scanning electron microscopy) was used to assess the failure of mechanism of these composites.

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