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• Published Subscription Original Research 4 Dec 2024

  Water Absorption and Mechanical Behaviour of Bagasse Fibre and Particle-Reinforced Hybrid Composite Materials

  By A. Rajendra Prasad, Ashwin Sailesh, Prabu Selvam, Supriya Menon M, U. Rajesh Kumar, P. Nantha Kumar, Jayarama Pradeep, G. Nixon Samuel Vijayakumar, Jennifer D

  Abstract: This study investigates the mechanical behaviour and water absorption characteristics of bagasse fibre and groundnut shell particle (GSP)-reinforced hybrid composites using a phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resin matrix. Varying weight fractions of GSP (5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) were incorporated into the composites, with bagasse fibre content kept constant at 30% by weight. Tensile, flexural, and impact strengths were measured, and the water absorption behaviour was evaluated following ASTM standards.The results indicated …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 115–124 Read article →