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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 11 May 2026

  Effect of Barium Sulphate on Mechanical Properties of Woven Aloe Vera/Flax Reinforced Epoxy Composites

  By Arul Murugan M., Boopathy G., Sundharesan R., Booma Devi

  Abstract: Natural fiber-reinforced composites are becoming popular because of their lightweight, eco-friendly, and sustainable nature. Nevertheless, single-fiber composites tend to exhibit poor mechanical performance. This research paper has created a hybrid composite bonded with woven Aloe vera and flax reinforced with an epoxy bond. Barium sulphate (BaSO4) filler was added to further improve the properties. The fibers were subjected to sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to enhance bonding with the matrix and the …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 355–365 Read article →