Optimization and Characterization of Environmentally Friendly Biocomposites Reinforced with Solanum muricatum Wastes
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Solanum Muricatum, Polyester Resin, Biocomposite, Experimental Optimization, Thermophysical CharacterizationAbstract
This research aims to produce and thermophysical characterize polyester resin-based
biocomposites reinforced by pepino (Solanum muricatum). Pepino fruits, thought to be thrown away as
waste in the food industry, are evaluated as biomass, and environmentally friendly biocomposites are
obtained. During the experimental optimization, dried pepino fruit powder at different ratios (0 wt.%, 2
wt.%, 4 wt.%, 6 wt.%, and 8 wt.%) is mixed homogeneously into unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) and
cast into standard molds. According to experimental results, approximately 4 wt.% pepino fruit powder
supplementation is the optimum ratio for the obtained biocomposites. At higher ratios, significant decreases
occur in the bulk density and hardness of the biocomposite. Thermal analyses show that adding 8 wt.%
pepino powder significantly reduces the thermal stability of the biocomposites. Scanning electron
microscopy (SEM) analysis shows good interfacial adhesion between the UPR and pepino fruit at the
optimum mixing ratio. At higher ratios, both the pore structure and pore distribution of the biocomposite
are negatively affected. When Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra have been
investigated, it is understood that this interaction is not chemical but a physical interaction. According to
these results, by using bio-wastes such as waste pepino fruit in biocomposites, interest in environmentally
friendly and low carbon footprint biomaterials will increase in the future.
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