Development of Novel Elastomeric Composites Using Agricultural and Industrial Wastes
Keynote
Paper/Presentation Title | Development of Novel Elastomeric Composites Using Agricultural and Industrial Wastes |
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Presentation Type | Keynote |
Authors | Islam, Md Mainul |
Number of Pages | 1 |
Year | 2024 |
Place of Publication | Dubai, UAE |
Conference/Event | 8th Global Conference & Expo on Materials Science and Engineering |
Event Details | 8th Global Conference & Expo on Materials Science and Engineering Delivery In person Event Date 18 to end of 19 Nov 2024 Event Location Dubai, UAE Event Web Address (URL) |
Abstract | This presentation illustrates research conducted on the development of elastomeric composites utilizing agricultural waste, specifically macadamia nutshells, and industrial waste, ceramic hollow microspheres, as reinforcement fillers. The research aims to effectively utilize agricultural and industrial waste to produce sustainable materials, aligning with the current focus of researchers on waste management and sustainable material development. In the initial phase of the project, ground macadamia nutshells were employed as natural fillers due to their outstanding mechanical properties such as high strength, low density, and favourable thermal characteristics. Subsequently, ceramic hollow microspheres extracted from fly ash, a byproduct of coal-fired power plants, were utilized as non-natural fillers in the second phase. The fabrication of the composites using rubber involved a modified hand layup method. The weight percentage of the fillers served as the independent variable, and samples were produced with varying weight percentages. These samples underwent various mechanical tests and SEM analysis to investigate their behavior under different loading and texture conditions. The results were analysed to identify the properties of these novel composite materials and to determine further research directions. This research signifies a significant advancement in promoting sustainable practices and materials, opening new avenues in this domain. |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401602. Composite and hybrid materials |
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Byline Affiliations | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/zqq4x/development-of-novel-elastomeric-composites-using-agricultural-and-industrial-wastes
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