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

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...

The Effect of Fibre Loading on the Thermal, Physical, and Mechanical Properties of Waste Tire Rubber-Reinforced Polylactic Acid (PLA) Composites

This study investigates the effects of incorporating waste tyre rubber (WTR) fibres on the mechanical, morphological, thermal, and physical properties of polylactic acid (PLA) composites. WTR fibres, sourced from end-of-life tyres, were introduced into the PLA matrix at weight fractions of 2.5%, 5%, and 7.5% using a si...

Mechanical, thermal, and durability assessment of makana microfiber and garlic peel biocarbon reinforced PLA/PCL hybrid biocomposites

Tensile Behaviour of Polymer Blends Reinforced With Siwak, Flax Fibres and Natural Powders

This research focuses on developing environmentally friendly hybrid nanocomposites based on a polymer blend of 25% PMMA and 75% bio-epoxy, reinforced with natural materials, including eggshell powder, cuttlefish bone, siwak, and flax fibres. Tensile testing results showed a significant enhancement in mechanical charact...

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

Mechanical, wear, flammability, and thermal conductivity behaviour of epoxy composites reinforced with bottle gourd stem cellulose and chopped grape stem fibers