Effect of Thermal Conditioning – Mechanical Performance of Natural-Synthetic Fiber Hybrid Composites

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Issue : 02 | Page : 1 11
    By

    Ashwin Sailesh,

  • A. Prem Anandh,

  • E. Balakrishnan,

  • Prem Sankar R,

  • B. Rajani,

  • L.Saravana Kumar,

  • T. Mayavan,

  • Dhiren Patel,

  • SK M Z M Saqheeb Ali,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Sairam Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Naval Architecture & Offshore Engineering, AMET University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  3. Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Sairam Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  4. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universal Engineering College, Thrissur, Kerala, India
  5. Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Aditya University, Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh, India
  6. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, Tamil Nadu, India
  7. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  8. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indus University, Gujarat, India
  9. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRKR Engineering College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of thermal conditioning on the mechanical and thermal properties of banana-glass fibre hybrid composites, focusing on their tensile, flexural, impact strength, and thermal conductivity. Hybrid composites were fabricated with varying banana-to-glass fibre ratios of 70:30, 50:50, and 30:70 using a hand layup technique, followed by thermal conditioning at 60°C, 80°C, and 100°C for a specified duration. Results highlight that the 50:50 composite treated at 80°C exhibited the highest tensile and flexural strengths, demonstrating a 22% and 25% improvement, respectively, compared to untreated composites. This enhancement is attributed to the balanced distribution of glass fibres and the thermal stabilization of banana fibres. Impact strength peaked at 100°C, with the 30:70 composite showing a 30% increase, indicating improved toughness due to better fibre-matrix adhesion. Thermal conductivity analysis revealed that the 50:50 composite thermally conditioned at 80°C achieved the lowest thermal conductivity, highlighting its potential as an efficient insulator. Composites treated at 100°C, while exhibiting improved impact strength, showed signs of fibre degradation, adversely affecting tensile and flexural performance. These findings suggest that thermal conditioning at 80°C optimally enhances the mechanical strength and insulation properties of the hybrid composites while minimizing thermal degradation. The study concludes that these composites, particularly the 50:50 ratio treated at 80°C, are suitable for engineering applications requiring a balance of strength, toughness, and thermal insulation.

Keywords: Hybrid composites, Thermal conditioning, Banana-glass fibre, Mechanical properties, Thermal stability

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Ashwin Sailesh, A. Prem Anandh, E. Balakrishnan, Prem Sankar R, B. Rajani, L.Saravana Kumar, T. Mayavan, Dhiren Patel, SK M Z M Saqheeb Ali. Effect of Thermal Conditioning – Mechanical Performance of Natural-Synthetic Fiber Hybrid Composites. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(02):1-11.
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Ashwin Sailesh, A. Prem Anandh, E. Balakrishnan, Prem Sankar R, B. Rajani, L.Saravana Kumar, T. Mayavan, Dhiren Patel, SK M Z M Saqheeb Ali. Effect of Thermal Conditioning – Mechanical Performance of Natural-Synthetic Fiber Hybrid Composites. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(02):1-11. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=194578


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Volume 13
Issue 02
Received 27/11/2024
Accepted 24/12/2024
Published 17/01/2025
Publication Time 51 Days
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