Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: In this experiment, a hybrid composite made of melted plastic and crushed sugarcane bagasse was created. Changing the ratio of plastic to sugarcane resulted in the creation of seven distinct samples. The samples that were produced were A1 (100% plastic, 0% sugarcane), A2 (95% plastic, 5% sugarcane), A3 (90% plastic, 10% sugarcane), A4 (85% plastic, 15% sugarcane), A5 (80% plastic, 20% sugarcane), A6 (75% plastic, 25% sugarcane), and A7 (70% plastic, 30% sugarcane). Then there were several tests performed, including flexural, impact, compressive, and thermal conductivity testing. After comparing all specimens, sample A1 has maximum strength in the flexural test as well as the impact test. The A7 combination of composite materials provides the best strength in compressive strength tests. The composite A1 combination provided the best heat conductivity. Out of the seven samples tested, the A7 composite combination had the lowest heat conductivity, indicating the best insulating property. The composite material combination in A1 provides the greatest flexural strength. The best impact strength is also provided by it. The compressive strength of A7 is the best among other specimens. It can be summed up by saying that the flexural, compressive, impact, and thermal conductivity vary with changes in the weight ratio of plastic and sugarcane. The desired composites can be utilized to replace window grills, insulation, and plastic.
Institution: Khulna University of Engineering and Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Polymers and Plastics
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4411007916