Abstracto

Fabrication and Mechanical Properties of BisGMA/Amine Functionalized Paper Pulp Composites

Ankita Pritam Praharaj , Dibakar Behera , Tapan Kumar Bastia

Due to the growing environmental awareness, societal concern and new environmental regulations, attention is currently being focused on natural fiber or “green” composites, composed of natural or synthetic resins and reinforced with natural fibers. Thus the present work aims at the fabrication of BisGMA (Bisphenol-A glycidyldimethacrylate) and randomly oriented amine functionalized paper pulp (10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 wt %) composites which are environmentally friendly. The mechanical properties of composites like Tensile Strength, Elongation at Break and Impact strength have been determined. Reinforcement of BisGMA by amine functionalized paper pulp resulted in a significant increase in all the above mentioned mechanical properties. Water absorption capacity of the composites is very low (0-1%) and composites are non corroded in saline environment. From the study of various mechanical, water absorption and corrosion properties, it can be concluded that the composites can be used in structural and automotive industries