Tribological Studies of Bamboo Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Composites Using a BOD Technique

To reduce the emission of harmful materials into the ecosystem, researchers have been exploring the potential of manufacturing polymeric composites based on natural fibres. Although the large area of application of these materials has encouraged investigations of their performance under various loading conditions, less research has been conducted on their tribological behaviour. Hence, in this study, tribological tests were conducted on epoxy composites based on bamboo fibres. The wear performance of bamboo fibre reinforced epoxy was tested using various operating parameters, and the worn surfaces were examined using optical microscopy. The results revealed that the specific wear rate of the composites reduced since the epoxy was reinforced with bamboo fibres. Scanning electron microscopy analysis showed different wear mechanisms and damages.

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Research on tribological behavior of bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composites showed that specific wear rate reduced and different wear mechanisms were observed, indicating the potential benefits of using natural fibers in polymer composites for reducing harmful material emissions into the ecosystem.