Sustainable Reinforcement: Development and Characterization of Vetiver Fiber‐Soy Resin Biocomposites With Shorea robusta Leaf Filler

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Main Authors: Shruti S. Pattnaik, Diptiranjan Behera, Swapnil Tarei, Swayam Mallick, Nigamananda Das, Ajaya K. Behera
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author Shruti S. Pattnaik
Diptiranjan Behera
Swapnil Tarei
Swayam Mallick
Nigamananda Das
Ajaya K. Behera
author_facet Shruti S. Pattnaik
Diptiranjan Behera
Swapnil Tarei
Swayam Mallick
Nigamananda Das
Ajaya K. Behera
Shruti S. Pattnaik
Diptiranjan Behera
Swapnil Tarei
Swayam Mallick
Nigamananda Das
Ajaya K. Behera
collection Wiley Open Access
contents Sustainable Reinforcement: Development and Characterization of Vetiver Fiber‐Soy Resin Biocomposites With Shorea robusta Leaf Filler Shruti S. Pattnaik Diptiranjan Behera Swapnil Tarei Swayam Mallick Nigamananda Das Ajaya K. Behera Polymer Composites ABSTRACT Bio‐based fiber‐reinforced composites are emerging as eco‐friendly substitutes for traditional plastics, addressing environmental concerns while offering robust material properties. This study focuses on developing vetiver root fiber‐based biocomposites, with soy resin forming the matrix and Sal ( Shorea robusta ) leaf serving as filler. The resulting composites containing 30 wt.% of filler exhibit remarkable strength characteristics, such as 53.85 MPa of tensile strength and 55.87 MPa of flexural strength. Furthermore, reduced water uptake (38.2% after 24 h) and a contact angle of 85.5°, evidenced hydrophobicity, minimizing moisture‐related degradation. Biodegradation tests, incorporating weight loss measurements, FTIR analysis, and SEM imaging, confirmed the environment‐friendly nature of the material, with safe decomposition post‐use. These features make the biocomposites suitable for industrial applications such as single‐use table wares and nursery pots. By replacing non‐biodegradable plastics and plastic‐reinforced composites, these materials contribute significantly to reducing environmental pollution and promoting a cleaner, greener future. 10.1002/pc.70013 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor
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spellingShingle Sustainable Reinforcement: Development and Characterization of Vetiver Fiber‐Soy Resin Biocomposites With Shorea robusta Leaf Filler
Shruti S. Pattnaik
Diptiranjan Behera
Swapnil Tarei
Swayam Mallick
Nigamananda Das
Ajaya K. Behera
Polymer Composites
Sustainable Reinforcement: Development and Characterization of Vetiver Fiber‐Soy Resin Biocomposites With Shorea robusta Leaf Filler Shruti S. Pattnaik Diptiranjan Behera Swapnil Tarei Swayam Mallick Nigamananda Das Ajaya K. Behera Polymer Composites ABSTRACT Bio‐based fiber‐reinforced composites are emerging as eco‐friendly substitutes for traditional plastics, addressing environmental concerns while offering robust material properties. This study focuses on developing vetiver root fiber‐based biocomposites, with soy resin forming the matrix and Sal ( Shorea robusta ) leaf serving as filler. The resulting composites containing 30 wt.% of filler exhibit remarkable strength characteristics, such as 53.85 MPa of tensile strength and 55.87 MPa of flexural strength. Furthermore, reduced water uptake (38.2% after 24 h) and a contact angle of 85.5°, evidenced hydrophobicity, minimizing moisture‐related degradation. Biodegradation tests, incorporating weight loss measurements, FTIR analysis, and SEM imaging, confirmed the environment‐friendly nature of the material, with safe decomposition post‐use. These features make the biocomposites suitable for industrial applications such as single‐use table wares and nursery pots. By replacing non‐biodegradable plastics and plastic‐reinforced composites, these materials contribute significantly to reducing environmental pollution and promoting a cleaner, greener future. 10.1002/pc.70013 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor
title Sustainable Reinforcement: Development and Characterization of Vetiver Fiber‐Soy Resin Biocomposites With Shorea robusta Leaf Filler
topic Polymer Composites
url https://4spepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pc.70013