Banana fiber reinforced polymer composites for industrial and tribological applications

Senthilkumar, K and Anto Dilip, A (2026) Banana fiber reinforced polymer composites for industrial and tribological applications. In: Banana Fibres and their Composites. Elsevier, pp. 279-292.

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Abstract

This study investigates the wear behavior of the banana fiber-reinforced epoxy composite subjected to dry sliding wear conditions. Composite samples with dimensions of 3 × 3 × 32 mm3were prepared and tested using a pin-on-disc tribometer. Three different factors were considered for the wear analysis: applied load (5 , 10 , and 20 N), operating temperature (30°C, 80°C, and 120°C), and sliding speed (500, 1000, and 1200 rpm), respectively, based on the Taguchi L9 orthogonal array design. The optimum parameter combination, based on the gray relational grade value close to 1, was obtained for an applied load of 10 N, sliding speed of 500 rpm, and an operating temperature of 80°C. The micrograph of the worn surface, taken at room temperature and elevated temperature, provides insight into the material deformation and validates the increase in the friction coefficient. Mean effect plots based on the signal-to-noise ratio provide the demarcation for the best combination of wear parameters that can be employed for the banana/epoxy composites.

Item Type: Book Section
Subjects: F Mechanical Engineering > Composite Materials
F Mechanical Engineering > Tribology
Divisions: Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User: Dr Krishnamurthy V
Date Deposited: 21 Apr 2026 10:06
Last Modified: 21 Apr 2026 10:06
URI: https://ir.psgitech.ac.in/id/eprint/1825

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