Analysis of Banana Fibers Reinforced Low‐density Polyethylene/Poly(Є‐caprolactone) Composites

In this paper analytical and multiquadric radial basis function methods are applied to analyze the mechanical behavior of banana fibers reinforced with low‐density polyethylene/polycaprolacton composites. In addition, mechanical properties of banana fibers reinforced with low‐density polyethylene/polycaprolacton composites have been also mentioned. Three samples of banana fibers were treated with sodium hydroxide, sebacoyl chloride, and toluene diisocyanate (TDI) solutions separately. It has been observed when banana fibers are treated with sodium hydroxide give better mechanical properties compared to the other two solutions. Composites have been fabricated with these banana fibers.

Keywords:

• Banana fibers
• Multiquadric radial basis function
• Polyethylene and Polycaprolacton