Statistical Modeling of the Moisture Absorption Behaviour of Plantain Peel and Bamboo Fibers Reinforced Polystyrene Composites

Adeniyi, Adewale George and Ighalo, Joshua and Odeyemi, Samson O. and Ofuyatan, Olatokunbo M. (2021) Statistical Modeling of the Moisture Absorption Behaviour of Plantain Peel and Bamboo Fibers Reinforced Polystyrene Composites. Material International, 3 (3). pp. 1-9. ISSN 2668-5728

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Abstract

The use of natural particles from forestry or agricultural resources as filler materials in thermoplastic composites is used to achieve less abrasive products on lightweight processing tools and potentially offer biodegradability. This study statistically modeled the moisture absorption behavior of plantain peel (PPC) and bamboo fiber (BFC) reinforced composites using response surface methodology – historical data design. The 100 μm size fraction of both biomass fillers were used. The composites were prepared manually and hand-layup and cured at room temperature (25 ± 2oC) for 7 days. The most suitable model for the experimental results was the cubic model. The ANOVA for PPC and BFC observed that the RSM model was statistically significant (at a significance level of ˂0.05). Parametric studies revealed that moisture absorption increased with time and filler content for both BFC and PFC, and their behavior was quite similar. At equilibrium (11 days), the moisture absorbed for PPC was 21.72 g, 24.72 g, 30.60 g, and 38.04 g for 10 wt%, 20 wt%, 30 wt%, and 40 wt% filler content, respectively. At equilibrium (11 days), the moisture absorbed for BFC was 16.29 g, 20.25 g, 22.95 g, and 28.53 g at 10 wt%, 20 wt%, 30 wt%, and 40 wt% filler content, respectively.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	bamboo; composite; modelling; moisture absorption; plantain peel; polystyrene.
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
Depositing User:	Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	26 Aug 2024 13:48
Last Modified:	26 Aug 2024 13:48
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/18394

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