2 publications

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 27 Jan 2026

  Mechanical Characterization of Kevlar 49 and Pina Fiber Hybrid Composites

  By G. Ashwin Prabhu, Frank Gladson T.S., D Srinivasan, J.M. Babu, K.M. Kumar, Antony Leo F., Kumanan T., Mohamed Arshath M.

  Abstract: The pursuit of sustainable yet high-performance materials has accelerated research into hybrid composites that combine synthetic and natural fibers. This study investigates the fabrication and characterization of a Kevlar 49/Pina fiber hybrid composite using epoxy resin as the matrix. Kevlar 49, known for its exceptional tensile strength and energy absorption, was employed as the face sheet material, while Pina fiber, a biodegradable reinforcement extracted from pineapple leaves, was incorporated as …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 301–316 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 28 Jul 2025

  Development and Assessment of Mechanical Characteristics in Sisal-Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites

  By G. Ashwin Prabhu, S. Karuppaswamy, J. M. Babu, Shekar K, Vishnu S. Aher, S. Prathap Singh, R. Rangaraja, Antony Leo F., Deepak K., Aswin S

  Abstract: In many different fields, including tensile strength, reduced thermal expansion, and an amazing strength-to-weight ratio, fiber-reinforced polymer composites are gradually replacing conventional materials. This work mostly addresses the development and evaluation of the mechanical characteristics of epoxy composites improved with glass fibers and sisal. Among the benefits are biodegradability, lower weight, and more specific strength. Sisal polymer composites are included under natural fiber composites. Including sisal strands into glass fiber-reinforced …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 708–719 Read article →