Development and Experimental Evaluation of Aquillaria Agallocha Filled Epoxy Composites

This study examined the effect of filler loading in Aquillaria Agallocha gum-reinforced epoxy composites made using the hand layup process. By systematically mixing Aquillaria Agallocha gum with an epoxy matrix in 5% increments, from 5% to 25% by volume, composite filaments were produced. The mechanical properties of the bio-composites were carefully analyzed to understand how their structure affects them. Tensile tests revealed that the improved composition has an elastic modulus of 1.7 GPa and a maximum strength of 20.2 MPa. The flexural strength was 34 MPa, with a modulus of 1700 MPa, indicating better volume retention. The Izod test results showed that the material could absorb more energy and had an impact resistance of 1.9 kJ/m². This composite opens the door for manufacturing sustainable engineering materials that could be used in biomedical devices, eco-friendly packaging, and consumer products that break down more efficiently in the environment.