Abstract:
It was observed through research that Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite
have high water absorption capacity. In order to make the commercial use
of natural fibres, which are abundantly available at a very less cost, their water absorption
is to be reduced. It was found that the chemical and physical treatment of
natural fibre improves their water resistant ability. The current project explores the
different methods and treatments of natural fibre from the perspective of improving
its water absorption properties.
The aim of current project work is to prepare and test samples for their water absorption
capability. Four different samples were required to be prepared in the ratio
of 50:50 for fibres to matrix respectively. The samples have the natural fibres treated
under different situations such as untreated, chicken fat under cold treatment,chicken
fat under hot condition and NaOH treated. The experiment were conducted as per
ASTM D570-98. The prepared samples were kept in the water and were taken out
after an interval of 12 hours to check the water absorbed. This was continued till the
saturation level. It has to be estimated if the samples follows Fick’s law.
Keywords: Eco-sustainability, Epoxy Resin, Chicken fat, Fick’s Law
