Wear Analysis of Rice Husk Particulate Reinforced Biomaterial

This study deals with the wear properties of multiphase material of Polyester resin hybrid composites reinforced with particulates of rice husk. The investigation of wear response of those composites is carried out in addition to a comparative analysis between the untreated and treated rice husk particle reinforced composites. The wear and tear experiments are planned as per the DOE approach and conducted using Pin-on disc apparatus. The Pin-on disc method is used to find out the value of the parameter in optimum settings which result in the minimum wear and tear rate. The values calculated from the mathematical model is compared with the experimental values are found to be in good agreement with each other. The review of the mechanical properties and wear performance of Polyester based hybrid composites with rice husk powder reinforcement in several weight proportions. It is observed that the treated rice husk powder produces improved properties of the COF and wear resistance.