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Mechanical and moisture resistance properties of flax and jute fiber embedded epoxy composites for lightweight structural applications

Title
Mechanical and moisture resistance properties of flax and jute fiber embedded epoxy composites for lightweight structural applications
Creator
Sharma, Manoj; Sharma, Rajeev; Pandian P, Pal; Padhi, Manas Ranjan; Singh, Akhilesh Kumar; Arockiam, A. Joseph
Description
Natural fiber-based materials are increasingly used as substitutes for traditional materials in structural applications. This research evaluated the mechanical and moisture resistance characteristics of unidirectionally oriented Flax and Jute fiber-embedded Epoxy Composites (FJEC) for lightweight structural applications. The inclusion of nano clay in the natural laminates creates more energy-absorbing sites, which improves the ability to withstand impact forces compared to FJEC. The material strength of nano clay-infused hybrid composite attained 94.46 MPa, 98.44 MPa, and 92 KJ/m2 tensile, flexural and impact strength. The consequences of water absorption and humidity exposure to the materials revealed that nano clay helps to reduce the diffusion of water into the surface of the laminate. The nano clay-infused hybrid composite is subjected to Freeze-Thaw (Fz-Tw) cycling under both partial and complete immersion scenarios to analyze the durability and resilience of the composite. The performance loss in nano-clay-infused laminate is caused due to the prolonged exposure to water and thermal stress. The damage factor for a partially and completely immersed hybrid material is 1.2% and 2.2%, respectively. These findings highlighted the need for considering environmental conditions while designing and utilizing fiber incorporated materials in various applications. 2026 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Source
Composite Interfaces;
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Subject
mechanical performance; moisture saturation; nano-clay; Natural fiber; performance loss; water immersion condition
Coverage
Sharma M., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India; Sharma R., Amity School of Engineering & Technology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India; Pandian P P., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Padhi M.R., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, India; Singh A.K., Department of Mechanical Engineering, Aditya University, Surampalem, India; Arockiam A.J., Department of Mechanical (Automobile) Engineering, Arasu Engineering College, Kumbakonam, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 9276440; CODEN: CMNTE
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Sharma, Manoj; Sharma, Rajeev; Pandian P, Pal; Padhi, Manas Ranjan; Singh, Akhilesh Kumar; Arockiam, A. Joseph, “Mechanical and moisture resistance properties of flax and jute fiber embedded epoxy composites for lightweight structural applications,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 17, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/22673.

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