Synthesis of thermal insulator using chicken feather fibre in starch-clay nanocomposites
Rasheed Babalola, Augustine O. Ayeni, Peter S. Joshua, Ayodeji A. Ayoola, Ukeme O. Isaac, Umo Aniediong, Vincent Enon Efeovbokhan, James A. Omoleye
Abstract
k/W. Proportionate use of chicken feather fibre in starch-clay nanocomposite will help synthesize an effective thermal insulator with minimum cost.
Topics & Concepts
Thermal conductivityMaterials scienceNanocompositeComposite materialStarchThermal insulationBentoniteChemical engineeringChemistryFood scienceEngineeringLayer (electronics)Natural Fiber Reinforced CompositesEngineering and Technology InnovationsPolymer Nanocomposite Synthesis and Irradiation