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• Published Subscription Original Research 21 Jan 2025

  Mechanical Properties, Viscoelastic and Water Absorption Properties of Biocarbon-Reinforced Composites

  By Nagasrisaihari Sunkara, S. John Leon, S. Senthil Kumar, Geetha Chandrasekran, S. Baskar, R. Ashok Kumar

  Abstract: Biocarbon-reinforced polymer composites have emerged as a sustainable alternative to conventional composites, combining environmental benefits with promising material properties. This study explores the effect of varying biocarbon content (0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% by weight) on the mechanical, viscoelastic, and water absorption properties of a polypropylene (PP) matrix. Tensile strength tests reveal that incorporating 10% biocarbon yields the highest strength at 35 MPa, attributed to enhanced interfacial bonding. However, at …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 145–157 Read article →