Synergistic Effects of Biochar on the Mechanical Performance of Epoxy-Based Composites
摘要
The intent of this research is to evaluate the tensile, impact, and flexural properties of epoxy composites containing biochar. The epoxy resin serves as the matrix material for the composites, which contain varying weight percentages of biochar powder at 5%, 10%, and 15%wt, respectively. The composite with specimen code EBC5 Epoxy/5% biochar powder have the highest tensile strength at 19.9 MPa, according to the results. Furthermore, the maximum flexural strength and Charpy impact strength for this particular combination are 35.16 MPa and 3.25 MPa, respectively. The characterization and morphological study of biochar produced by the paralysis process from Prosopis juliflora root in a simple manner without the help of a boiler or reactor is shown by the FTIR, XRD, and SEM studies. By means of deriving biochar from the wastes also results in avoiding the environmental pollution.