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• Published Subscription Original Research 14 Feb 2026

  Tailoring Toughness of Pineapple Leaf Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites Using Halloysite Nanotubes

  By Krishna, Hema H, Amoghavarsha, Bharath P B, Suresha B

  Abstract: This comprehensive study investigates the effects of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) on the impact strength and fracture toughness of pineapple leaf fabric-reinforced epoxy (PALF/Ep) composites with an emphasis on sustainable material development. ASTM D256 and ASTM D5045 standards were followed in the fabrication of the composites. HNT weight percentages were systematically changed from 0 to 3wt% through using solution mixing and manual lay-up techniques, and vacuum bagging was used to obtain …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 261–272 Read article →