Work

Biocomposite of banana fiber, peanut shells from Manabí (Ecuador) and recycled expanded polystyrene

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This research involves the development of a thermoplastic polymer biocomposite in a matrix of recycled expanded polystyrene reinforced with banana pseudostem fiber and crushed peanut shells. Six models were produced with different doses, of which the one that obtained the best result was the last one, with a content of 63% EPS, 25% banana fiber (40 mm), and 12% crushed peanut shells (1 to 3 mm). In the bending test, it achieved an MOR of 12 N/mm2 and an MOE of 55 N/mm2; the compressive strength was 8.60 N/mm2; moisture absorption was 10%; and in the thermal conductivity test, it had a value of 0.095 W/m‧k, which means it has an adequate insulating capacity. The values obtained comply with the Ecuadorian standard INEN 3110 for particleboards. This work shows the capacity of the materials used to produce different light, resistant, insulating components that can be used in buildings.

Source: Revista Hábitat Sustentable

DOI: 10.22320/07190700.2024.14.02.09

Authors: Eddie Efrén Echeverría-Maggi, Vicente Flores-Alés, Juan Jesús Martín-del-Río

Institutions: Universidad Laica Vicente Rocafuerte de Guayaquil, Universidad de Sevilla

Language: English

Topic: Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites

Subfield: Polymers and Plastics

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universidad de Sevilla