@inproceedings{629f54bc7a4c44e28ab6c5cb49788339,
title = "Mechanical Properties of Polyester Resin Reinforced with Treated Plantain Pseudo Steam Fibers",
abstract = "The utilization of environmentally sustainable agro-waste as Natural fibers (NF) for reinforcement in polymer bio-composites has opened up a new path for materials developmentInvestigation has advocated that alterations of fiber surface by either physical or chemical techniquesenhances the efficacy of NF reinforced polymer composite. plantain (Musa paradisiacal) fiber (PF) isolated from plantain pseudo steam was treated with potassium permanganate in acetone in this investigation. Using a manual lay-up and compression moulding approach, modified and unmodified fibers were employed to manufacture a NF/polyester resin bio-composite. Surface morphology shows surface roughness of PF surface after treatments. The plantain fiber bio-composites (PFB) reinforced with modified fiber shows improvement in mechanical strength under optimal conditions, providing possibilities and durability for use in technical and structural.",
keywords = "composite, Natural fibre, Polyester resin, potassium permanganate",
author = "Imoisili, {Patrick Ehi} and Jen, {Tien Chien}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2022 Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Switzerland.; International Conference on Sustainable Engineering and Materials Development, ICSEMD 2021 ; Conference date: 22-09-2021 Through 24-09-2021",
year = "2022",
doi = "10.4028/p-bzxe78",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783035726466",
series = "Key Engineering Materials",
publisher = "Trans Tech Publications Ltd",
pages = "32--37",
editor = "Abioye, {Abiodun A.} and Babalola, {Bukola J.} and Bamidele, {Olufemi E.} and Ajayi, {Oluseyi O.}",
booktitle = "Materials and Technologies for Sustainability - Selected peer-reviewed full text papers from the International Conference on Sustainable Engineering and Materials Development, ICSEMD 2021",
}
