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An investigation of the electrical characteristics of banana leaf reinforced Polymer composites made by resin transfer molding (RTM) has been carried out, with special emphasis on the effects of fibre loading, frequency and temperature. Every parameter, including the dielectric constant (ɛ0), dissipation factor (tan δ), loss factor (ɛ00), and conductivity, increases with increasing fibre concentration over the whole frequency range. A minimum fibre content of 50 % is required for composites to achieve excellent performance values. This increase is large at low frequencies, minimal at middle frequencies, and negligible at extremely high frequencies, according to the results of the study. At low frequencies, the volume resistivity fluctuates in response to fibre loading, while at high frequencies, the resistivity blends together. When the temperature rises, the dielectric constant values rise as well, however once the glass transition temperature is reached, the dielectric constant values fall. This fluctuates depending on the amount of fibre present. Finally, an attempt is made to establish a relationship between the experimental value of the dielectric constant and theoretical expectations.

In this study, the electrical properties of banana leaf fibre-reinforced epoxy resin composites such as dielectric properties, dielectric constant, dissipation factor, and loss factor are tested at various frequencies and temperatures. At frequencies ranging from 1 to 10 kHz and temperatures ranging from 30 to 150o C, the dielectric properties of several composites containing banana leaf fibre are studied. The composite dielectric properties is gradually increased with temperature and decreased with frequency. Correspondingly, the mechanical tests involving a banana leaf fibre epoxy composite are conducted for tensile, bending, impact, and water absorption. The banana leaf fibre has been treated with a 5% sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution to increase its dielectric and mechanical strength. According to this study, the mechanical strength of bio composites containing up to 60% TBLFE is greater than that of pure epoxy. A thermo gravimetric investigation of composites reinforced with banana fibres has revealed remarkable thermal stability up to 220o C. In a composite made from chemically treated banana fibre pressboard, there is a good bond between the fibres and the matrix. The FESEM surface analysis shows that treated banana leaf fibril insulation boards have a better texture than composites that have not been treated.