Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of GFRP/Epoxy Composite Laminate Reinforced with and without Sugarcane Cellulose Nanoparticles

Composite materials have been well-acquainted over an extensive period, integrating diverse combinations and innovations to augment faces of life. The Laminate Preparation is done by combining Glass Fiber/Epoxy with and without sugarcane cellulose nanoparticles. The objective of this experimental investigation is to evaluate and compare the mechanical properties such as Tensile strength, Compression strength, Impact strength and Vibration analysis of the Glass Fiber/Epoxy reinforced with and without sugarcane cellulose nanoparticles. The purpose of this research is to investigate the viability of using sugarcane cellulose as a reinforcing element in composites because it is renewable and biodegradable. Sugarcane cellulose is incorporated in three different proportions: 1, 3, and 5%. Additionally, a laminate plate is prepared using virgin glass fibers with 3 mm thickness. All four laminate plates are cut as per ASTM standards, and mechanical testing, vibration analysis is subsequently conducted. Among the four laminate specimens, the plate with a 3% inclusion of sugarcane cellulose exhibits superior tensile and compression strength, while the plate with a 5% sugarcane cellulose content demonstrates enhanced impact resistance in the conducted testing. In the vibrational analysis, the results indicate that the composite material reinforced with 1% sugarcane cellulose and GFRP exhibits superior frequency and damping factor compared to the other analysed configurations. The material preparing will be used most of the mechanical and aerospace application. Concerning the environmental impact of these composites have been voiced, however, because they are not biodegradable.