Table 1 Nomenclature of bio-composites.

From: Analysis of thermal and dynamic mechanical properties of epoxy bio-composites reinforced with sisal fibers and carbon nanotubes

Nomenclature

Specification of bio-composites

SEC

Sisal fiber (constant 15 wt.% loading) epoxy composite

SEC + 0.5% CNT

Sisal fiber (constant 15 wt.% loading) epoxy composite with 0.5 wt.% CNT additive

SEC + 1.0% CNT

Sisal fiber (constant 15 wt.% loading) epoxy composite with 1.0 wt.% CNT additive

SEC + 1.5% CNT

Sisal fiber (constant 15 wt.% loading) epoxy composite with 1.5 wt.% CNT additive

SEC + 2.0% CNT

Sisal fiber (constant 15 wt.% loading) epoxy composite with 2.0 wt.% CNT additive