Thermo-Mechanical Characterization of Jute-Bamboo Hybrid Thermoplastic Polymer Matrix Composites with Different Stacking Sequences for Automobile Applications

Mahesh, V (2023) Thermo-Mechanical Characterization of Jute-Bamboo Hybrid Thermoplastic Polymer Matrix Composites with Different Stacking Sequences for Automobile Applications. In: Mechanics of Advanced Composite Structures, 10 (2). pp. 375-382.

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Abstract

Natural fiber composites are increasingly replacing synthetic fibers in today's world due to their numerous benefits. The current study focuses on the production and characterization of hybrid composites incorporating jute/bamboo fibers with a variety of stacking sequences created by the hand layup process. Tensile, flexural, impact, and interlaminar shear strength, Shore D hardness, flammability, and water absorption qualities of manufactured stacking sequences were all examined. Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) was used to examine the thermal characteristics of the produced composites. The tensile-fractured surface was studied using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The obtained results revealed that the tensile, impact and flexural strength of the hybridized composite Bamboo/Jute/Jute/Bamboo (BJJB) was better compared to its counterparts. The hybridization of the composites proved beneficial against impact resistance compared to non-hybridized composites. The flammability of the Jute/Jute/Jute/Jute (JJJJ) composite and the thermal stability of the Bamboo/Bamboo/Bamboo/Bamboo (BBBB) composite is found to be better compared to its counterparts. The fracture mechanism involved in the proposed composites is studied with the help of SEM images. The proposed composites are found to be suitable for light load conditions of automobiles and building equipment.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Mechanics of Advanced Composite Structures
Publisher:	Semnan University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Additional Information:	The copyright for this article belongs to the Semnan University, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
Keywords:	Bamboo; Jute; Light load automobile applications; Sustainable composite; Thermo-mechanical characterization
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering(Formerly Aeronautical Engineering)
Date Deposited:	20 Jul 2023 10:48
Last Modified:	20 Jul 2023 10:48
URI:	https://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/82504

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