In this paper, the alkali treated keratin present in natural fibers like chicken feathers are used as reinforcing phase in epoxy matrix to form composites. Mechanical properties of these composites such as tensile strength, flexural strength, etc. are evaluated and possible chemical reactions taking place during composite making are identified. The present communication also throws light on the structural features engraved on alkali treated keratin and the functional groups involved in the composition of the resulting composite material by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopic analysis.
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King Khalid Univ, Coll Engn, Mech Engn Dept, Abha 61421, Asir, Saudi Arabia
King Khalid Univ, Res Ctr Adv Mat Sci RCAMS, POB 9004, Abha 61413, Asir, Saudi ArabiaJain Coll Engn & Res, Dept Mech Engn, Belagavi 590008, India
Tirth, Vineet
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Algahtani, Ali
Al-Mughanam, Tawfiq
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King Faisal Univ, Coll Engn, Dept Mech Engn, POB 380, Al Hasa 31982, Saudi ArabiaJain Coll Engn & Res, Dept Mech Engn, Belagavi 590008, India
Al-Mughanam, Tawfiq
Alghtani, Abdulaziz H. H.
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Taif Univ, Coll Engn, Dept Mech Engn, POB 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi ArabiaJain Coll Engn & Res, Dept Mech Engn, Belagavi 590008, India