Evaluating The Durability and Environmental Sustainability of Hybrid Natural – Synthetic Fiber Composites

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 04 | Page : 93 102
    By

    G Ashwin Prabhu,

  • G Magudeeswaran,

  • S Murugapoopathi,

  • M Santhosh,

  • Rahul K,

  • Thejeshwaran S,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
  4. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
  5. UG Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  6. UG Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

This study examines the characteristics of hybrid composites composed of natural fibers (such as jute, hemp, or kenaf) and synthetic fibers (such as glass or carbon) integrated within polymer matrices. The hybridization method seeks to enhance the advantages of both fiber types, hence augmenting overall performance relative to single-reinforced composites. Mechanical properties like tensile strength, flexural strength, impact resistance and hardness were evaluated through experimental tests. The results demonstrate that the hybrid composites displayed enhanced mechanical performance, achieving tensile strength values of up to 130 MPa for jute/glass combinations, in contrast to 80 MPa for the natural fiber composite alone and 110 MPa for the synthetic composite. The flexural strength increased to 180 MPa, a notable rise from the 140 MPa seen in single-fiber composites. The impact resistance was enhanced by as much as 30%, illustrating the durability of these hybrid composites under diverse loading situations. Furthermore, studies of thermal conductivity and assessments of water absorption were conducted. Hybrid composites demonstrated diminished water absorption rates (about 2.5% after 24 hours) in contrast to 4.5% in pure natural fiber composites, underscoring their reduced vulnerability to moisture decline.The thermal stability of hybrid composites exhibited enhanced resistance to heat, achieving a maximum degradation temperature of 320°C, in contrast to 290°C observed in pure natural fiber composites. This study shows that hybrid composites offer a well-rounded mix of strength, durability and environmental sustainability, positioning them as a promising material for various structural and automotive applications.

Keywords: Hybrid composites, natural fibers, synthetic fibers, tensile strength, and strength.

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G Ashwin Prabhu, G Magudeeswaran, S Murugapoopathi, M Santhosh, Rahul K, Thejeshwaran S. Evaluating The Durability and Environmental Sustainability of Hybrid Natural – Synthetic Fiber Composites. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(04):93-102.
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G Ashwin Prabhu, G Magudeeswaran, S Murugapoopathi, M Santhosh, Rahul K, Thejeshwaran S. Evaluating The Durability and Environmental Sustainability of Hybrid Natural – Synthetic Fiber Composites. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(04):93-102. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=214953


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Volume 13
Special Issue 04
Received 18/01/2025
Accepted 11/04/2025
Published 15/05/2025
Publication Time 117 Days
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