This
work presents the production of composites with a polyester
matrix reinforced with bio filler beans shell (bs).The effect of
the beans shell (filler) on the mechanical properties of the
composite was experimentally quantified. A preliminary study was
earlier carried out the shell in terms of their chemical
constituents, functional group and mechanical strength. The
shell beans was ground and chemically treated to enhance good
bonding and adhesion to the matrix. Composites were fabricated
using a hand lay-up or contact mould method for different
percentage compositions of the filler. Tests, with respect to
the mechanical properties (ie. tensile, Hardness, impact) were
carried out. The result obtained was compared with the in forced
polyester plate at 10% filler loading, it showed a 79%
improvement in tensile properties and 66% increase in impact
strength. It was clearly observed that the inclusion of the
filler (shell) added strength to the composite. 2. The chemical
characterization was carried out by x-ray fluorescent
spectrometer (XFR analysis). |