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  Development and Evaluation of Physical and Mechanical Properties on Talc Filled Sisal/Polyester Composites

  By Ntobeko C. Sibanda, Lloyd N. Ndlovu, Sizo R. Ncube, Notabo Hlabano

  Abstract: In recent years, research focusing on the use of natural fiber-reinforced composites has been increased and has opened up further industrial possibilities due to advantages of low density, low cost, biodegradability, abundance and renewability proffered by natural fibers. In this research, randomly oriented sisal fiber and talc filler were used to reinforce polyester matrix to produce composites of 3 mm thickness. The composites were fabricated by hand laying technique. Composite …

  Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–35 Read article →