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The characteristics of composite fiberboard are influenced by various design factors including the type and properties of the reinforcement material, the matrix material and its proportion, curing con...ditions, processing methods and moisture content etc. The disposal of fruit sheel or peel wastes is a very big issue. This research focuses on three key factors: the type of reinforcement material, its weight percentage in combination with epoxy and the curing time for fabricating the composite fiberboard. The reinforcement materials utilized consist of Citrus limetta peel powder (CLP), pomegranate peel powder (PPP), and Walnut Shell Powder (WSP). These materials are incorporated at weight percentages of 30%, 40%, and 50%. The curing time, representing the third factor, varies across three levels: 24, 36, and 48 hours. As a result, nine composite fiberboard samples were manufactured based on the configurations outlined by the L9 Orthogonal Array obtained from Taguchi Design. To evaluate the material's properties, the fabricated samples underwent Tensile, Flexural and Compressive strength tests. The results of these tests were then subjected to Taguchi Analysis to determine the optimal design parameters and validated through PCA (Principal Component Analysis) aided Grey Relation Analysis. The analysis yielded the most suitable design parameters i.e. Reinforcement Material WSP, with a weight percentage of 30%, coupled with a curing time of 48 hours for creating composite fiberboard. Notably, the mechanical properties of composite fiberboard made from Walnut Shell Powder outperformed those of other agricultural waste materials that were examined.続きを見る
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