An impact on mechanical properties of a Ni-P coated bamboo fibre / nano TiO2 reinforced polyester matrix composite

Natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites have been most widely used in automotive, aerospace, and structural products in recent years. The synthesis and analysis of mechanical properties of bamboo fibre with polyester matrix nanocomposites produced with titanium oxide nanoparticles are the focus of this research. The electroless plating process was used to prepare bamboo fibre samples that were both uncoated and coated with nickel-phosphorus. These properties were studied both without coating and with coated bamboo fibre content of 4.5, 9, 13.5, and 18 wt. % and nanoparticle weight content of 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2%. The x-ray diffractometer, field emission scanning electron microscope, and transmission electron microscope were used to investigate the structural and morphological characteristics of polyester matrix composites. Coated bamboo fibre with 13.5 wt.% and 1.5 wt.% titanium oxide. As a result, it can be concluded that the mechanical properties of a polyester matrix-reinforced coated bamboo fibre with nanoparticles have excellent bonding when compared to those of a polyester matrix-reinforced nanocomposite without coated bamboo fibre.