Morphological and Mechanical Analysis of Epoxy–Chicken Feather Fiber Composites With COMSOL‐Assisted Simulation

This study utilized epoxy as a matrix for biocomposites reinforced with chicken feather fibers, which were produced by a manual mixing technique. Various loadings of feather fibers of 0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 wt% were utilized following chemical treatment. Optical and scanning electron microscopies were employed to examine the morphological structure of biocomposites. Additionally, tensile, bending, impact, and hardness tests were conducted to assess the mechanical properties of biocomposites. Low fiber loadings of 0.5 and 1 wt% yielded enhanced mechanical properties relative to 1.5 and 2 wt% feather fiber loadings, attributable to better dispersion and integration within the epoxy matrix, as corroborated by morphological images. The manual mixing technique was more appropriate for feather loading below 2 wt%. Furthermore, the simulated results aligned well with the experimental tensile outcomes. The eco‐friendly materials developed in this study could serve alternative applications, significantly reducing chicken feather waste in the environment and mitigating pollution issues.