Isolation and characterization of agro-waste biomass sapodilla seeds as reinforcement in potential polymer composite applications

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Contributors

  • Nalaeram Sivaram R - , Kalasalingam University (Author)
  • Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani - , Kalasalingam University (Author)
  • Sivakumar P - , Kalasalingam University (Author)
  • Srinivasan M - , Kalasalingam University (Author)
  • Surya Narayana Boyina Yagna - , Kalasalingam University (Author)
  • Ebrahimnezhad Khaljiri Hossein - , Zanjan University (Author)
  • Meena M - , Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (Author)
  • Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa - , King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (Author)
  • Suchart Siengchin - , Chair of Wood and Plant Chemistry, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (Author)

Abstract

Fillers or particulate fillers find a growing utilization as reinforcement material in polymer composites due to their ability to enhance the properties of the ensuing composites. The discarded seed in sapodilla fruit is available in abundant and the shell of the seed can be used as a reinforcing filler. The primary goal of this study is to extract and characterize the sapodilla seed shell powder (SSS) physically and chemically in order to assess its potential for reinforcement as a particulate filler in polymer composites. The sapodilla seed shell filler was characterized experimentally by Physio-chemical analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX). The morphology and the filler size were determined by Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Particle size analysis. The thermal degradation behaviour was evaluated by Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere17760
JournalHeliyon
Volume9
Issue number7
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

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Keywords

  • Particulate filler, Physio-chemical analysis, Polymer composites, Thermal stability