The automotive sector is undergoing a significant transformation to address critical
challenges affecting consumers and the climate. One of the most difficult tasks is reducing …

In recent years, most boat fabrication companies use 100% synthetic fiber-reinforced
composite materials, due to their high performance of mechanical properties. In the new …

Natural fiber composite materials are competent materials that may replace conventional
synthetic materials where the strength to weight ratio is essential. In this paper, the …

The effects of rubber toughened epoxy/silica/kenaf composites on mechanical properties
and microstructure were investigated. In this study, a combination of silica, liquid rubber, and …

Synthetic plastic pollution has focussed the attention of material scientist and researchers
towards the development of non-toxic biodegradable composite materials. To develop bio …

The application of natural fibers is rapidly growing in many sectors, such as construction,
automobile, and furniture. Kenaf fiber (KF) is a natural fiber that is in demand owing to its eco …

This paper highlights the results of an experimental study on the preparation and
characterization of Luffa cylindrica fiber (LCF) and groundnut shell particle (GSP) reinforced …

In composite fabrication process, the usage of natural fibers as reinforcing agent has been
steadily grown significantly in the past decade. Such polymeric composite material has a …

Natural cellulosic fibres, such as kenaf, can be used in polymeric composites in place of
synthetic fibres. The rapid depletion of synthetic resources such as petroleum and growing …

The current work presents a material characterization for bio composites used for automotive
industrial applications. The mechanical properties are utilized in the design of components …