Creating Lightweight, Strong Panels with Banana Fibers and Glass-Clay Core
Jenn Hoskins
8th May, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- Researchers at Durban University of Technology developed a new lightweight, strong composite material
- The composite includes hollow glass microspheres, nanoclay, and banana fiber, improving strength and buoyancy
- This material could benefit industries needing durable yet light structures, like aerospace and marine
References
Main Study
1) Development of epoxy-based sandwich composite panel with hollow glass microspheres/clay hybrid core and banana fiber facesheet for structural applications.
Published 15th May, 2024 (future Journal edition)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30428
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3) Impact of Hybrid Fillers on the Properties of High Density Polyethylene Based Composites.