Effect of Gamma Radiation on the Mechanical Properties of Natural Fabric Reinforced Polyester Composites
Research and development
Authors:
- Motaleb K.Z.M. Abdul
Department of Textile Engineering, BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh - Islam Md Shariful (j/w)
- Milašius Rimvydas
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania
Nr DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0013.1824
 Full text | references | Abstract: Two types of composites: (1) pineapple fabric reinforced polyester resin (pineapple/PR) and (2) jute fabric reinforced polyester resin (jute/PR) were prepared and the mechanical properties investigated for various gamma radiation doses ranging from 100-500 krad. Properties like tensile strength, Young’s modulus, elongation-at-break, bending strength, bending modulus and impact strength were increased significantly by 19%, 32%, 45%, 32%, 47% and 20%, respectively, at a dose of 300 krad for pineapple/PR, and by 47%, 49%, 42%, 45%, 52% and 65%, respectively, at a dose of 200 krad for the jute/PR composite in comparison to the non-irradiated composite. Gamma radiation improved the mechanical properties, but overdoses of radiation even caused a reduction in them. |
Tags:
fabric reinforced composites, pineapple fabric, jute fabric, polyester resin, gamma radiation, mechanical properties.
Citation:
Motaleb A K.Z.M. Islam S Md, Milašius R. Effect of Gamma Radiation on the Mechanical Properties of Natural Fabric Reinforced Polyester Composites. FIBRES & TEXTILES in Eastern Europe 2019; 27, 4(136): 88-93. DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0013.1824