Influence of thermal ageing on the microstructural and mechanical characteristics of banana stem particles reinforced aluminium-alloy matrix composites

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dc.contributor.authorSefiu Adekunle Bello
dc.contributor.authorAbdul Ganiyu Funsho Alabi
dc.contributor.authorSuleiman Danjuman Daudu
dc.contributor.authorStephen Durowaye
dc.contributor.authorMohammed Kayode Adebayo
dc.contributor.authorLuqman Babatunde Eleburuike
dc.contributor.authorSikiru Ottan Abdulraman
dc.contributor.authorShuaib Ajibola Mohammed
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-16T13:31:55Z
dc.date.available2025-04-16T13:31:55Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractThe influence of thermal ageing on the microstructural and mechanical characteristics of banana stem particles (BSp) reinforced aluminium-alloy matrix composites was investigated. Sand casting was used to produce the composites, comprising aluminium alloy matrix reinforced with BSp of varying weight ratio of 0 wt. %, 1 wt. %, 3 wt. %, 4 wt. %, 5 wt. % and 6 wt. % were thoroughly mixed. Test samples for mechanical characterisation were prepared from the sand cast (6 mm diameter by 125 mm rods for tensile test). Thermal ageing was done for 2 hours (hrs) at 350 0C. The composites were evaluated for tensile, modulus of elasticity, hardness, and microstructural characteristics. The thermally aged samples demonstrated greater tensile strength and toughness as the concentration of BSp increased up to 5 wt. % in the composite in comparison with the as-cast samples. The greatest characteristics were demonstrated at 5 wt. % BSp concentration. Lower hardness was demonstrated by the as-cast samples in comparison with the aged-hardened samples. There was 5 wt. % BSp concentration in the alloy enhanced thermal ageing. These indicate that greater mechanical characteristics of the composites can be obtained by thermal ageing.
dc.identifier.issn2659-0573
dc.identifier.urihttps://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/5069
dc.language.isoen
dc.titleInfluence of thermal ageing on the microstructural and mechanical characteristics of banana stem particles reinforced aluminium-alloy matrix composites
dc.typeArticle
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