Production and Characterization of Epoxy Resin-Based Biocomposites Reinforced with Citrus maxima Peel
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Citrus Maxima, Biocomposite, Bulk Density, Hardness, Thermal Conductivity, Thermal StabilityAbstract
In this study, epoxy resin-based biocomposite production and characterization with the addition
of Citrus maxima (pomelo) peel is carried out. To increase the environmental sustainability of composites,
pomelo peel is dried and ground as bio-waste and mixed into epoxy resin as a reinforcement material.
During the experimental production process, optimization studies are carried out and different amounts of
pomelo peel powder (0 wt.%, 1 wt.%, 3 wt.%, 5 wt.%, and 7 wt.%) are mixed homogeneously with the
epoxy resin matrix and cast into standard molds. The mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of
the obtained biocomposites have been examined in detail. When the results are evaluated, both the bulk
density and Shore D hardness of the biocomposite decrease with pomelo powder supplementation. When
this type of biomass is added to the resulting epoxy-based biocomposite, the thermal conductivity
coefficient also reduces. In the thermal decomposition experiments of the biocomposite, it is understood
that pomelo supplementation increases thermal stability. When scanning electron microscope (SEM)
images of the biocomposites have been investigated, it is seen that there is a good interfacial adhesion
between the epoxy matrix and the pomelo peel. However, when Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy
(FTIR) spectra are examined, it is understood that this interaction is physical. These results show that
pomelo peel-reinforced epoxy-based biocomposites can potentially be used as environmentally friendly and
low carbon footprint biomaterials.
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