Mechanical Characterization of Epoxy Resin Based Composite Material Reinforced with Fish Scale

Abstract

This research work is focused on the utilization of fish scales as a natural biomaterial to improve the mechanical characteristics of epoxy resin-based composite material. The effects of addition of dried fish scale powder (DFSP) in different concentrations (0 to 12 %) to epoxy resin in the mechanical properties of the developed composite material was evaluated. The results of the study showed that the addition of dried fish scale powder as a reinforcing agent enhanced the impact strength and Rockwell hardness of the final product.