Effect of Boron Nitride on Mechanical Characteristics of LDPE Nanocomposite made with Ramie Fiber

The main characteristics include better flexibility, tensile strength, easy-to-recycle reasons, and low-density polyethylene (LDPE), which is attractive in lower specific weight applications. The present study aims to develop and study the function characteristics of LDPE composite bonded with 8% sodium hydroxide (NaOH) treated ramie fiber and boron nitrate (BN) nanoparticles via thermally assisted compression molding and final composite contained NaOH treated ramie fiber (10wt%) along with 0, 3, 6, and 9wt% of BN influence on tensile, flexural strength. The hardness behavior of LDPE and its composite samples are studied. The results indicated that increased BN incorporating NaOH-treated ramie fiber offered superior tensile and flexural strength and hardness behavior. The LDPE hybrid nanocomposite is made with 10wt% NaOH treated ramie fiber and 9wt% BN, offering maximum tensile and flexural strength of 28 ± 0.4 and 34 ± 0.9 MPa and hardness behavior of 42 ± 0.2 HV . The optimum behavior of composite containing 10wt% NaOH treated ramie fiber with 9wt% BN is recommended for lightweight applications.