Management of Green Composite for Clean and Green Energy Conversion with Thermal Analysis: Fiber Reinforcement Composites

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | 06 | Page :
    By

    Anita Singh,

  • Bhupinder Singh,

  1. Professor, Sharda University, , India
  2. Professor, Sharda University, , India

Abstract

Using green composite materials can help people identify better, more environmentally responsible options to synthetic polymers.   Depending on the state of the material and the additions, green composites that are used for clean energy are lighter than ordinary metals that carry heat quickly.   These methods test fiber-reinforced composites in diverse conditions using heat analysis and then do a thorough method analysis.   The composites have a polymer matrix that is healthy for the environment and natural fibers including hemp, flax, jute, ramie, and sisal.   Adding fiber reinforcement makes the material much stronger while still allowing it to break down and minimizing its carbon footprint compared to ordinary composites.   The most significant materials for the clean energy transition are these new, sustainable composites. They are robust, resistant to corrosion, recyclable, and good for the environment.   Thermal study shows that the glass transition temperatures of green composites are between 70 and 88 °C.  They start to break down at temperatures between 240 °C and 410 °C.  Because of this, they work well in renewable energy industries like solar photovoltaic panels, wind turbine blades, and even systems for storing energy.   These composites actually do live up to their name: “sustainable composites.”   They are helpful for the environment because they are light, don’t corrode readily, and can be recycled.

Keywords: Green Composites, Thermal analysis, Fiber Reinforcement, Energy Conversion, Sustainable Materials

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Anita Singh, Bhupinder Singh. Management of Green Composite for Clean and Green Energy Conversion with Thermal Analysis: Fiber Reinforcement Composites. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(06):-.
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Ahead of Print Subscription Original Research
Volume 13
06
Received 06/10/2025
Accepted 01/11/2025
Published 18/11/2025
Publication Time 43 Days
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