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• Published Subscription Original Research 21 Aug 2026

  Effects of Fiber Hybridization on Tensile, Flexural, and Impact Strength of Hybrid Natural Fiber Epoxy Composites

  By Anand M. Raikar, Pooja N, Nandkishore D. Rao, Srikanth H. V., Karthikeyan R, Bharath Kumar S

  Abstract: This study investigates the mechanical performance of epoxy composites reinforced with hemp, ramie, and flax fibers and evaluates the effect of fiber hybridization. Single-fiber composites were fabricated using hand lay-up followed by vacuum-bagging consolidation and compared with three hybrid systems: hemp–flax (HF), hemp–ramie (HR), and flax–ramie (FR). Tensile, flexural, and drop-weight impact properties were evaluated using standardized test procedures. Among the single-fiber composites, flax exhibited the highest tensile strength of …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 295–305 Read article →