Evolution of a New Hybrid Bio Composite and Evaluation of its Mechanical Properties

The objective of this study is to develop a new Bio-composite material to fulfil the demand of public & minimize the use of various non-biodegradable materials to save our environment & soil. In future, Bio-composite is going to replace many materials due to its better mechanical properties. In this paper, the focus is on the use of natural and agricultural wastes, which are present in abundance in nature & whose production can also be increased as per the need. In the present study, bio composite materials were developed, in which Natural fibres i.e. Banana, Sisal, and Wheat Straw fibre were used as reinforcing materials with Epoxy resin CY-230 and Hardener HY-951. In this Study, the mechanical properties such as Flexural, Compression and Impact Strengths of the specimens with different composition were tested and compared. Fabrication of different specimens was done by using hand layout technique. Bio-composite samples were developed with different composition of constituents. Mechanical tests were conducted according to ASTM and ISO standards and their properties were analysed. It has been observed that equal weight percentage of Banana & Sisal fibers i.e. specimen E2 possess much better mechanical properties.