A Study on Mechanical Properties and Tribological Behaviour of Jute Filler Composites

The present paper discusses the mechanical and tribological effect on the jute particles-based polymer composite. For the fabrication of the composite, several weight content of jute particles (0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, and 12.5%) are reinforced into the epoxy. The mechanical and wear testing of the composite is done by considering the various input parameters. The composite with a lower filler weight percentage has produced satisfactory mechanical and wear characteristics. The highest tensile and flexural strength are achieved when the composite contains 5 wt.% of jute filler content. And the minimal wear is observed at the maximal load when the sample is fabricated with 2.5 wt.% filler content. For examining the surface of the composites, the microscopic analysis is done with the scanning electron microscope. The performance of the neat epoxy at lower load has produced minimal wear compared to the sample with high applied load.