1. FIBRE
“Development of eco-friendly composite materials based on geopolymer matrix and reinforced with waste fibers” (ELAC2015/T )
Partner: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

3. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
since 1917
27,682 students
Programs:
49 undergraduate
76 masters
13 doctorate
Engineering:
Biomedical
Mechanical
Mecatronics
Civil
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Science:
Chemistry
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Mathematics
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4. 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

5. Resources Mechanical Characterization: Universal Testing Machine
Compression, splitting and three point bending test

6. 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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9. FIBRE
“Development of eco-friendly composite materials based on geopolymer matrix and reinforced with waste fibers” (ELAC2015/T )
Partner: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

10. 2nd part

11. 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

14. * Natural Fibers: Tensile strength improvement
Banana
Jute
Sisal

15. Natural Fibers - Banana
Preethi and Balakrishna Murthy, Agrotechnol 2013, S11

16. Natural Fibers – Jute and Sisal

18. 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.