Cyclic thermal treatment parameters of bagasse particle reinforced epoxy bio-composites for sustainable applications

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dc.contributor.authorOladele, Isiaka Oluwole
dc.contributor.authorFalana, Samuel Olumide
dc.contributor.authorIlesanmi
dc.contributor.authorAkinbamiyorin, Michael
dc.contributor.authorOnuh, Linus Nnabuike
dc.contributor.authorTaiwo, Anuoluwapo Samuel
dc.contributor.authorAdelani, Samson Oluwagbenga
dc.contributor.authorOlajesu, Olanrewaju Favor
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-22T14:53:40Z
dc.date.available2025-04-22T14:53:40Z
dc.date.freetoread2025-04-22
dc.date.issued2025-03-13
dc.date.pubOnline2025-03-13
dc.description.abstractThe demand for sustainable, high-performance materials has led to increased interest in bio-based composites. However, optimizing the mechanical properties of such materials for engineering applications remains a challenge. This study addresses this gap by developing and characterizing an epoxy-based biocomposite reinforced with sugarcane bagasse particles, focusing on the influence of cyclic thermal treatment on its properties. The bagasse particles were chemically treated with 1 M NaOH to remove impurities, improve interfacial bonding with the epoxy matrix, and enhance the overall composite performance. The treated particles j were pulverized to 470 µm and incorporated into the epoxy matrix (0–20 wt%) using the hand layup method. The composites were divided into untreated and thermally treated groups, with the latter subjected to cyclic thermal treatment (100 °C for 3 h over 7 days). Mechanical, wear, and water absorption properties were evaluated, while fractured surface morphologies were analyzed using SEM. Results revealed that cyclic thermal treatment significantly enhanced the composites’ performance, with the 15 wt% heat-treated composite showing optimal properties: density of 1.102 g/cm3, flexural strength of 29.13 MPa, ultimate tensile strength of 103.50 MPa, impact strength of 3.49 kJ/m2, hardness of 64.70 HS, and wear indices of 0.034 mg. These findings demonstrate that alkali treatment and cyclic thermal treatment synergistically enhance the performance of bio-composites, making them suitable for diverse applications, including automotive, aerospace, and other engineering fields.
dc.description.journalNameDiscover Polymers
dc.identifier.citationOladele IO, Falana SO, Ilesanmi, et al., (2025) Cyclic thermal treatment parameters of bagasse particle reinforced epoxy bio-composites for sustainable applications. Discover Polymers, Volume 2, 2025, Article number 5
dc.identifier.eissn3004-9377
dc.identifier.elementsID672835
dc.identifier.issn3004-9377
dc.identifier.paperNo5
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s44347-025-00016-6
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/23786
dc.identifier.volumeNo2
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer
dc.publisher.urihttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44347-025-00016-6
dc.rightsAttribution 4.0 Internationalen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subject40 Engineering
dc.subject4016 Materials Engineering
dc.titleCyclic thermal treatment parameters of bagasse particle reinforced epoxy bio-composites for sustainable applications
dc.typeArticle
dcterms.dateAccepted2025-03-03

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