Preparation and characterization of natural waste reinforced epoxy resin matrix composites modified with different chemicals

In this study apricot kernel shell (AKS), which is a natural waste product, was used as raw material for the preparation of bisphenol-A type epoxy composite materials. In addition, the natural reinforcement material is modified with several different chemicals to target the preparation of superior-quality composites. For this purpose, high-renewable materials were obtained by using modified environmental-friendly filling material combined with epoxy resin matrix. The structure of the modified natural fruit core waste is illuminated by FTIR, particle size was determined. The effect of filler ratio on the mechanical properties of the composites was investigated and the structure of the composites was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA). The effect of the filler ratio on the mechanical and thermal properties of composites has been investigated