Experimental Investigation of Prosopis Juliflora and Mango Tree with Epoxy Resin

Abstract

Research on the development of composites has been going on long. But growing concerns about global warming, waste generation & management, increasing environmental awareness, increasing pressure on fossil fuel resources have led to the development of green composites. Even, there are some natural fibers where the properties can be good compared to the synthetic fibers which have contributed to this development. The work aims to develop a polymer composite with Prosopis juliflora and mango tree as reinforcements of a natural composite epoxy resin matrix. Composite plates were produced using a compression mold method with a composition ratio of 60:40,65:35 and 70:30. The resin and hardener proportions were 10:1 respectively. The manufactured composites were tested following ASTM standards to assess mechanical characteristics such as tensile strength, compressive strength, flexural strength, impact strength, hardness value, and water absorption test.