Load Bearing, Thermal and Dielectric Characterization of Sustainable Hybrid Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Artemisia absinthium Fiber and Nypa fruticans Seed Powder

Investigation of Mechanical, Thermal Conductivity, and Wettability Properties of Castor Oil–Toughened Epoxy Composites Reinforced With Bagasse, Halfa Grass, and Coir Natural Fiber Particles

This research examines the creation of sustainable castor oil–enhanced epoxy composites reinforced with three distinct natural fiber particles. Bagasse, coir, and halfa grass fibers were processed into particles and subjected to treatment with 5 wt% NaOH to enhance interfacial adhesion. Thirteen composite specimens...

Development of lightweight electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding polymer composites reinforced with Sesbania grandiflora stem fiber and activated coffee husk biochar

Effect of surface modification on the mechanical, thermal, and water absorption properties of waste citrus grandis pectin and Chrysopogon zizanioides fiber-reinforced vinyl ester composites

This study investigates the development of sustainable hybrid biocomposites reinforced with silane-treated Chrysopogon zizanioides root fibers and pomelo peel-derived pectin filler in a vinyl ester matrix. The composites were fabricated using the conventional hand lay-up technique with a constant fiber loading of 40 vo...

Development, characterization, and mechanical, dynamic mechanical, and hydrophilic studies of a sustainable Aquilaria agallocha gum-filled epoxy hybrid biocomposite reinforced with hemp and snake grass fibers

Natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composites are increasingly popular as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic materials due to their low density, biodegradability, and renewability. In this investigation, a unique hybrid epoxy biocomposite was produced using Aquilaria agallocha gum as a biofiller and snake grass and hem...

ENHANCED DRY SLIDING TRIBOLOGICAL AND MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF EPOXY HYBRID NANOCOMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH MWCNTs AND NIOBIUM MXENE

The development of multifunctional polymer nanocomposites with enhanced mechanical, tribological and electrical performance is a significant challenge for advanced engineering applications. The epoxy-based hybrid nanocomposites reinforced with functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (FMWCNTs) and niobium-based MXe...

Mechanical, thermal, dynamic mechanical, and creep performance of krill shell chitin biopolymer-toughened boehmerianivea fiber reinforced vinyl ester composites