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Valorization of Natural Plant Fiber Based Hybrid Composite
University of West Florida Libraries
Master of Engineering (ME), University of West Florida
2025
Abstract
A structural material which is composed of two or more macroscopically linked, insoluble components is called a composite. The matrix phase and the reinforcing phase are the two phases of composite fabrication. The substance that constitutes the reinforcing phase can take many different forms, such as fibers, particles, or flakes. The elements that comprise the matrix phase are usually continuous. Because of its unique properties. Numerous structural applications can benefit from the use of hybrid composites without compromising performance or durability. Natural fibers improve cost-effectiveness and sustainability in composites. Jute-glass fiber-reinforced epoxy composites have attracted attention in this regard because of their well-balanced mechanical characteristics. The advantages of both materials are combined when jute and glass fibers are used together; jute adds low weight and environmental friendliness, while glass fiber increases durability and strength. The benefits of one fiber can offset the drawbacks of the other by using a hybrid composite that combines natural and synthetic fibers. This method uses rigorous material selection, design, and manufacture to provide the best possible cost-performance balance. The fabrication of jute-glass fiber-reinforced epoxy hybrid composites in a range of compositions and an assessment of their mechanical characteristics, such as tensile, flexural, hardness, and impact strength, were all part of this study. Tensile strength ranged from 45 to 65 MPa, flexural strength ranged from 10 to 30 MPa, impact strength ranged from 20 to 60 J/m, and Shore D hardness values were from 75 to 80, according to the test findings. The composite demonstrated good tensile and impact capabilities in spite of its comparatively low flexural strength, indicating its promise as a sustainable substitute for traditional plastic materials in industrial applications including protective gear and structural components.
Details
- Title
- Valorization of Natural Plant Fiber Based Hybrid Composite
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Contributors
- Nan Zhang (Committee Chair) - University of West Florida, Mechanical EngineeringMaher H Amer (Committee Member) - University of West Florida, Mechanical EngineeringCheng Zhang (Committee Member)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 62
- Identifiers
- 99381363761606600
- Academic Unit
- Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Master of Engineering (ME)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Engineering (ME), University of West Florida