Effect of adding banana pseudo stem (BPS)‎ on the mechanical properties of abs composites

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-BPS was used as reinforcement fibers in ABS matrix.

Banana fibers were pretreated by using Sodium hydroxide solution with 5% concentration for 24 hours in order to enhance the adhesion interface between banana fibers and ABS Matrix.

ABS/BPS composites were prepared at 0, 10, 20 and 30 wt% banana fibers.

The ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and impact toughness for BPS/ABS composites at 0, 10, 20, 30 % fiber weight percentage were studied.

The SEM observation for fracture surfaces was investigated.

The thermal stability of the composites is studied using TGA test.