Wear Behaviour of Chicken Feather Fiber (CFF) Reinforced Epoxy Resin Wood Powder Composites
摘要
This study investigates the wear behavior of chicken feather fiber (CFF) reinforced epoxy resin wood powder composites, a novel material developed to enhance sustainability and resource efficiency. Chicken feather fibers, a lightweight and biodegradable byproduct of the poultry industry, were integrated into an epoxy resin matrix and wood waste powder to evaluate their potential as reinforcement materials. The wear analysis focused on key parameters, including sliding speed, applied load, and fiber-matrix composition, to understand their influence on the composite's tribological performance. The results showed that incorporating 60% CFF and 40%wood powder in the 20:80 fiber, filler, and resin ratio significantly improved the wear resistance of the composites compared to 40%CFF:60% wood powder and 50:50 ratios. Morphological studies of worn surfaces revealed the underlying mechanisms governing wear performance, including abrasion and fiber pull-out. This work underscores the potential of chicken feather fiber and wood powder as sustainable, cost-effective reinforcements in composite materials, opening avenues for their use in lightweight, durable, and eco-friendly applications.