Experimental investigation of mechanical properties of jute/hemp fibers reinforced hybrid polyester composites
SPE POLYMERS, vol.1, no.1, pp.1-14, 2024 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 1 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2024
- Doi Number: 10.1002/pls2.10119
- Journal Name: SPE POLYMERS
- Journal Indexes: Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1-14
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
One of the primary drawbacks associated with natural fiber reinforced composites is their relatively poor mechanical properties. One potential approach to overcome this challenge is to augment the fiber loading, thereby improving the interfacial characteristics and hybridization. In this study, hybrid polyester composite structures reinforced with jute/hemp fibers were fabricated via the hand layup process, with fiber loadings varying between 30%, 50%, and 70% by volume. Fibers were subjected to alkali solutions (NaOH) containing 3% and 5% alkali in advance of the composites' formation. The impact, flexural, and tensile characteristics of hybrid jute/hemp reinforced polyester composites were investigated via laboratory studies. The composite materials that underwent testing with a 50 vol% fiber loading and 3% NaOH exhibited the maximum tensile strength (26.6 MPa), tensile modulus (733.56 MPa), flexural strength (62.7 MPa), and flexural modulus (3.04 GPa).