Influence of Bentonite Particles on the Mechanical Properties of Polyester-Sisal Fiber Composites.

ABSTRACT: As a part of the mission to create materials that are more environmentally friendly, we present the following proposal, in which a study of the mechanical properties of composite materials comprising a polyester resin with sisal fiber and bentonite particles was conducted. Sisal fiber was added to a matrix in percentages ranging from 5% to 45% in relation to the polyester resin weight, while bentonite remained fixed at 7% in relation to the polyester resin weight. The specimens were manufactured by compression molding. The mechanical properties were analyzed by tensile, bending, impact, stepped creep, and relaxation tests. In addition, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy analyses were carried out to analyze the composition and heterogeneity of the structur

SUBMITTER: Valin Rivera JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10575223 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature