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JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
Volume 19, Issue 2, Pages 736-746Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2020.1761927
Keywords
Sisal fiber; kenaf fiber; epoxy; hybrid composite; mechanical properties; water Absorption
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In recent years, natural fibers have been increasingly used for their lower weight to strength ratio, low cost, and environmental-friendly attributes. In this study, a hybrid composite (HC) was manufactured using sisal/kenaf fiber reinforced with epoxy matrix, and its mechanical properties were compared with sisal fiber composite (SFC) and kenaf fiber composite (KFC). The results showed that HC exhibited better properties, making it suitable for lightweight automobile applications.
In recent years, natural fibers have been used more frequently for their lower weight to strength ratio, low cost, and environmental-friendly attributes. In this work, sisal/kenaf fiber reinforced with epoxy matrix hybrid composite (HC) was manufactured and their mechanical properties were compared with the sisal fiber composite (SFC) and kenaf fiber composite (KFC). Water absorption was carried out to find the moisture absorption capacity of the manufactured HC. HC provides better properties when compared with SFC and KFC. Hybrid composite is suitable for light weight automobile applications.
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