FIBRE “Development of eco-friendly composite materials based on geopolymer matrix and reinforced with waste fibers” (ELAC2015/T02-0721) Partner: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú since 1917 27,682 students Programs: 49 undergraduate 76 masters 13 doctorate Engineering: Biomedical Mechanical Mecatronics Civil Electronic Geological Industrial Software Mining Telecommunications Science: Chemistry Physics Mathematics Statistics
Resources Chemistry Lab: Materials Lab: Laboratory - Instrumental analysis (spectroscopies, chromatographies, fluoresence microscopy), analytical chemistry, organic/polymer reactions Materials Lab: Laboratory – Structure analysis (SEM, optical), calorimetry and mechanical characterization University name: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) No. Yes No comments 1 DTA/TG X DSC, TG 2 chemical composition No available 3 RTG 4 density 5 BET 6 SEM/EDS Micro structure analysis 7 mechanical properties Tensile, compression analysis 8 temperature of hydration 9 corrosion resistance 10 leaching tests Available 11 Optical microscopy Macro Structure analysis
Resources Mechanical Characterization: Universal Testing Machine Compression, splitting and three point bending test
Materials Modification Research Group Javier Nakamatsu, Ph.D. Polymer chemistry Chemical synthesis and characterization, polymerization, polymer degradation, polymer characterization, Polysaccharides (chitosan, alginates, carrageenan) Suyeon Kim, Ph.D. Textile engineering Modification of fibers, medical textiles, enzyme catalysis, natural polymers, characterization of materials Rafael Aguilar, Ph.D. Civil engineering Non destructive testing, mechanical characterization, modification of construction materials, instrumentation Miguel Pando, Ph.D. (External Faculty from UNCC/USA) Geotechnical engineering Soil based materials
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FIBRE “Development of eco-friendly composite materials based on geopolymer matrix and reinforced with waste fibers” (ELAC2015/T02-0721) Partner: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
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Resources for eco-friendly composite materials * Geopolymer: Stabilizer for Compression strength improvement Fly ash: FLY ASH / ASTM Class F (supplied by University of North Carolina at Charlotte – USA) White cement: local production Hidraulic Lime: local production
* Natural Fibers: Tensile strength improvement Banana Jute Sisal
Natural Fibers - Banana Preethi and Balakrishna Murthy, Agrotechnol 2013, S11
Natural Fibers – Jute and Sisal
Properties of Sisal Fiber: 1. Sisal Fiber is exceptionally durable with a low maintenance with minimal wear and tear. 2. It is Recyclable. 3. Sisal fibers are obtained from the outer leaf skin, removing the inner pulp. 4. It is available as plaid, herringbone and twill. 5. Sisal fibers are Anti static, does not attract or trap dust particles and does not absorb moisture or water easily. 6. The fine texture takes dyes easily and offers the largest range of dyed colours of all natural fibers. 7. It exhibits good sound and impact absorbing properties. 8. Its leaves can be treated with natural borax for fire resistance properties.