Tribological performance of polyester composites reinforced by agricultural wastes

Palm fronds and mango's dry leaves are examples of the agricultural wastes (A. W.) which are added as reinforcement materials for polyester resin. Tribological properties were investigated for the proposed composites. A Pin-on-disk tribometer has been used to perform the tribological measurements. The results show that agricultural wastes have a significant effect on the friction coefficient and wear rates of polyester composites. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.