Per: Juliana Sousa Gomes Ribeiro (Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro), FELIPE PERISSÉ DUARTE LOPES (UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DO NORTE FLUMINENSE DARCY RIBEIRO), Luís Fernando Fortunato de Freitas (UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DO NORTE FLUMINENSE DARCY RIBEIRO), Júlio Cezar Barboza Silva (UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DO NORTE FLUMINENSE DARCY RIBEIRO), NOAN TONINI SIMONASSI (UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DO NORTE FLUMINENSE DARCY RIBEIRO), CARLOS MAURÍCIO FONTES VIEIRA (UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DO NORTE FLUMINENSE DARCY RIBEIRO.)
Abstract:
The increasing industrial demand for sustainable products has driven research into new components that combine efficiency and eco-friendliness. In this context, polymeric composites, particularly those reinforced with natural fibers, have gained prominence. Epoxy, widely used due to its exceptional properties such as easy handling, high strength, and effective adhesion to reinforcements, is one of the most employed polymers in these materials. Studies have shown significant improvements in the physicochemical properties of the resin when reinforced with natural fibers such as Agave, Bamboo, Linen, Jute, Kenaf, and Sisal. Sugarcane bagasse, an abundant lignocellulosic residue composed mainly of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, emerges as a promising reinforcement alternative for epoxy resins. This work aims to investigate the characteristics of sugarcane bagasse through techniques such as X-ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopy, with the objective of assessing its feasibility as a reinforcement in high-performance coatings based on epoxy resin.