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January 20, 2026Advances in Polymer Technology5 citationsOpen Access

Physical, Mechanical And Thermal Properties Of An Epoxy Composite Reinforced With Nauclea...

Physical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of an Epoxy Composite Reinforced With Nauclea diderrichii (Bilinga) Wood Particles

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Shows the development of an eco-friendly epoxy composite with potential applications in furniture and insulation.

This research aims to evaluate the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of an epoxy composite reinforced with Nauclea diderrichii wood particles.
Used cold pressure moulding technique with varying particle sizes, reinforcement rates, and pressures.
Conducted physical tests to measure moisture content, water absorption, and density employing a gravimetric method.
Performed three-point bending tests to evaluate flexural Young's modulus and maximum break stress.
Applied the Asymmetric Hot plane method for measuring thermal conductivity.
Moisture content ranges from 2.3% to 6.65%, indicating the composite's hydrophilic nature.
Water absorption rates vary from 61% to 191%.
Young's modulus values between 117 and 1951 MPa demonstrate high mechanical properties.
Breaking stress ranges from 0.5 to 12.5 MPa, showing robustness under pressure.
Thermal conductivity is between 0.18 and 0.27 W m −1 K −1, suitable for insulation applications.

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January 20, 2026Advances in Polymer Technology5 citationsOpen Access

Physical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of an Epoxy Composite Reinforced With Nauclea diderrichii (Bilinga) Wood Particles

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Shows the development of an eco-friendly epoxy composite with potential applications in furniture and insulation.

This research aims to evaluate the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of an epoxy composite reinforced with Nauclea diderrichii wood particles.
Used cold pressure moulding technique with varying particle sizes, reinforcement rates, and pressures.
Conducted physical tests to measure moisture content, water absorption, and density employing a gravimetric method.
Performed three-point bending tests to evaluate flexural Young's modulus and maximum break stress.
Applied the Asymmetric Hot plane method for measuring thermal conductivity.
Moisture content ranges from 2.3% to 6.65%, indicating the composite's hydrophilic nature.
Water absorption rates vary from 61% to 191%.
Young's modulus values between 117 and 1951 MPa demonstrate high mechanical properties.
Breaking stress ranges from 0.5 to 12.5 MPa, showing robustness under pressure.
Thermal conductivity is between 0.18 and 0.27 W m −1 K −1, suitable for insulation applications.

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