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Mechanical properties and sliding wear behavior of jatropha seed cake waste/epoxy composites

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Jatropha seed cake particulate (JSCP)-reinforced epoxy composites were prepared by open mold resin casting method. The influence of JSCP on mechanical and dry sliding wear properties of epoxy was experimentally investigated as per the ASTM standards. Dry sliding wear test was conducted for these composites at a constant sliding distance of 500 m with different sliding velocities and applied loads by a pin-on-disc wear test machine. The results revealed that incorporation of JSCP decreased the specific wear rate and coefficient of friction while improving the mechanical properties. The composite reinforced with 40 wt% of JSCP exhibited better mechanical properties and wear behavior compared to the neat epoxy and other compositions of JSCP/epoxy composites. The results of this study indicate that jatropha seed cake powder can be used as biosolid lubricant filler for epoxy.

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The authors are thankful to the Karnataka state biofuel development board for the financial support given to carry out this research work.

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  1. Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal University, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India

    B. Shivamurthy, Krishna Murthy, Peter C. Joseph & Kabir Rishi

  2. Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Srinivas Nagar, Mangalore, 575025, Karnataka, India

    B. Shivamurthy, K. Udaya Bhat & S. Anandhan

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Shivamurthy, B., Murthy, K., Joseph, P.C. et al. Mechanical properties and sliding wear behavior of jatropha seed cake waste/epoxy composites. J Mater Cycles Waste Manag 17, 144–156 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-014-0235-0

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