Effect of hybridization on properties of natural and synthetic fiber‐reinforced polymer composites (2001–2020): A review

MK Gupta, M Ramesh, S Thomas - Polymer Composites, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
In the past two decades (2001–2020), researchers have been attracted toward hybrid
composite materials reinforced with synthetic and natural fibers. Bio‐degradability and …

The effect of various environmental conditions on the impact damage behaviour of natural-fibre-reinforced composites (NFRCs)—a critical review

MA Musthaq, HN Dhakal, Z Zhang, A Barouni, R Zahari - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Studies into environmental conditions and their effects on the properties of renewable
materials are gaining significant attention in the research field, particularly for natural fibres …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation of mechanical properties of dual-fiber reinforcement in polymer composite

MKA Raj, S Muthusamy, H Panchal… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
Nowadays, the demand for fiber-based composites increases continuously compared to
conventional materials because of their excellent mechanical properties. Synthetic fibers …

Investigation of the effect of water absorption on thermomechanical and viscoelastic properties of flax‐hemp‐reinforced hybrid composite

A Saha, S Kumar, D Zindani - Polymer Composites, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The recent development of natural fiber‐reinforced polymer composites have shown
innumerable economic and environmental benefits for a vast array of engineering …

Investigations on physical, mechanical, morphological and water absorption properties of ramie/hemp/kevlar reinforced vinyl ester hybrid composites

P Jagadeesh, M Puttegowda… - Journal of Vinyl and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Structural uses in the vehicle, aerospace, and sporting goods industries are being
supplanted by hybrid composites that utilized natural fibers as reinforcements. The main …

Mechanical and thermal properties of flax/carbon/kevlar based epoxy hybrid composites

YG TG, MP, S Mavinkere Rangappa… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In recent years, awareness on environmental issues has led to development of biobased
materials for a variety of engineering structural applications. Nowadays, researchers and …

Natural fibre-reinforced composite for ballistic applications: A review

KO Odesanya, R Ahmad, M Jawaid, S Bingol… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2021 - Springer
The need to provide a better and stronger protection against various kinds of ballistic
impacts and threats has necessitated the continuous exploration and utilization of high …

Influence of stacking sequence on flax/kevlar hybrid epoxy composites: Mechanical and morphological studies

S Kangokar Mukesh, N Bettagowda… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In this research work, the natural fiber reinforced hybrid epoxy composites were fabricated
using the hand lay‐up method. The flax and kevlar are used as a reinforcement and epoxy …

Mechanical properties and water absorption of kenaf/pineapple leaf fiber‐reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites

NL Feng, SD Malingam, CW Ping… - Polymer …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Hybrid composites have shown innumerable benefits to the research communities in terms
of environmental friendliness and mechanical properties. This research study presents the …

Effects of stacking sequence of pineapple leaf-flax reinforced hybrid composite laminates on mechanical characterization and moisture resistant properties

S Kumar, A Saha - … of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
The present study aims to investigate the effects of stacking sequence on physical,
mechanical and moisture resistant properties of pineapple leaf fiber (PF) and flax fiber (FF) …