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• 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 →