2 publications

• Published Subscription Review Article 4 May 2026

  Comprehensive Performance Assessment of Silane-Treated Bio-Extracted Husk Fiber Reinforced Composites for Sustainable Construction Applications

  By Suguna B. Rao, Raghavendra N., Supritha R.M., Kashfina Kapadia Memon, Pushpendra Patel, Deepak G.B., Prashant Sunagar, Yogesh Agrawal, Nandkishor Sawai, Anil Singh Yadav

  Abstract: This research project is an extensive experimental study on bio-extracted husk fiber polymer composites with a focus on silane surface treatment. Bio-extracted rice husk fibers underwent an alkali-enzymatic hybrid extraction process followed by a 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) treatment for improved interfacial adhesion and matrix compatibility. Resin composites with treated and untreated fibers were fabricated with a weight ratio of 10%, 20%, and 30% via hand lay-up methods. A battery of mechanical …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 229–241 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 1 May 2026

  Mechanical and Functional Performance of PET–Kenaf Fiber Hybrid Composites for Domestic Household Applications

  By Prashant Vijay Thokal, Pravin B. Khatkale, Raje Gowda, Deepak G.B, Sachin W. Manjarawal, Prashant Sunagar, Yogesh Agrawal, Nandkishor Sawai, Anil Singh Yadav

  Abstract: This research presents a hybrid composite of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and Kenaf fibers for sustainable household applications. Polyethylene terephthalate from consumer bottles was reinforced with Kenaf fibers at volume fractions of 10–30% and composites were created through compression molding. Mechanical characterization involved tensile, flexural, impact, and hardness testing where appropriate and was standardized according to ASTM standards, while their interfacial interactions were characterized by imaging through SEM. Linear and …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1482–1498 Read article →