Mechanical Performance Evaluation of Moringa Oleifera Reinforced Biopolymer Composites under Static and Dynamic Loading

The study investigated the impact of Moringa Oleifera filler-blended epoxy resin and varying filler loading (ranging from 10% to 30% volume) on the mechanical, dynamic mechanical, biodegradability, and thermal properties of the epoxy composite. The composites were fabricated through compression molding. Optimal mechanical properties, storage modulus, and glass transition temperature were observed in the composite with 20% natural filler content. Concurrently, Tan's peak height was lower for this sample, suggesting enhanced stiffness. Thermal analysis revealed that incorporating natural Moringa Oleifera as filler contributed to improved thermal stability in the composite. In a soil burial test, the addition of bio resin resulted in weight loss, as indicated by biodegradability tests. These findings collectively signify the positive effects of Moringa Oleifera filler and bio resin on the composite's mechanical, dynamic mechanical, thermal, and biodegradable characteristics. The 20% filler loading emerged as a particularly promising configuration for overall performance.