Experimental Investigation and Analysis of Natural Composites Using Banana Fiber and Vetiver Reinforced with Epoxy Resins

Abstract

In this research, vetiver & Banana fibers composites were prepared by  using hand lay-up. The characterization of vetiver was investigated. The effect of vetiver& Banana particle sizes on the rheological, thermal, and mechanical properties of the composites were determined. In addition, the effects of vetiver  & Bananaparticle sizes, andvetiver& Banana contents on shear-induced crystallization layer, degree of crystallinity, and crystalline distribution were`The crystallization kinetics and spherulitic growth rate were also analysed.