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Influence of Fiber Hybridization on the Mechanical Behavior of Kenaf-Sisal Epoxy Composites

Title
Influence of Fiber Hybridization on the Mechanical Behavior of Kenaf-Sisal Epoxy Composites
Creator
Kodidasu Pranathi; Abdul Gafoor; Shaik Mohammed Adib Ayub; M. Arthi; Emad M. Elsehly; Shijo Thomas
Description
The natural composites are widely preferred nowadays in versatile application due to easily degradable and moderate mechanical properties when compare to polymer matrix composites. The kenaf fiber are used as reinforcement in composites wherever high flexural strength and modulus is required whereas sisal fiber is preferred for tensile strength, impact and wear resistance. In our work hybrid composite comprising kenaf and sisal as reinforcement and epoxy as matrix is fabricated and its mechanical properties are explored and compared with the conventional composite fabricated using only kenaf or sisal as reinforcement. The hybrid composite shows excellent flexural strength but inferior tensile strength when compare to conventional composite. The failure of the specimens are investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In this chapter detailed insight is presented for emphasizing the need for tailored fiber selection and processing to achieve optimal mechanical properties. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
Source
Engineering Advanced Materials for Manufacturing, Energy, and Smart Systems;pp.375-393
Date
01-01-2026
Publisher
IGI Global
Coverage
Kodidasu Pranathi, MLR Institute of Technology, India; Abdul Gafoor, MLR Institute of Technology, India; Shaik Mohammed Adib Ayub, MLR Institute of Technology, India; M. Arthi, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, India; Emad M. Elsehly, Faculty of Science, Damanhour University, Egypt; Shijo Thomas, Christ University, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833739456-5; 979-833739454-1;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Kodidasu Pranathi; Abdul Gafoor; Shaik Mohammed Adib Ayub; M. Arthi; Emad M. Elsehly; Shijo Thomas, “Influence of Fiber Hybridization on the Mechanical Behavior of Kenaf-Sisal Epoxy Composites,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24940.

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