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    Comprehensive Study on the Mechanical And Tribological Response of Waste Tyre Rubber–Natural Fiber Hybrid Epoxy Composites

    By Sivakumar Sambath, Rajasekar Rajendran, Sabarish Rajagopalan

    Abstract: Research into the mechanical and tribological characteristics of Prosopis juliflora-fiber reinforced epoxy-matrix composites with recycled tyre rubber particles is the focus of this investigation. Making use of old tire rubber and bio-reinforcing with fibers from the common invasive plant Prosopis juliflora are the goals of the two-reinforcement technique. The end goal is to produce long-lasting, cost-effective engineered composite materials with improved performance. A constant epoxy resin matrix was used to …

    Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article

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    Experimental Analysis and Predictive Modeling of Mechanical Behavior in Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Waste Tyre Rubber Particles

    By Sivakumar Sambath, Rajasekar Rajendran, Sabarish Rajagopalan

    Abstract: The disposal of end-of-life tyres poses a significant environmental and resource challenge owing to their large volumes and non-biodegradable nature. In this work, we explore the incorporation of waste tyre rubber particles (WTRP) into an epoxy resin matrix to develop sustainable polymer composites and examine their mechanical behavior both experimentally and through predictive modelling. Composites with differing epoxy: WTRP ratios (80:20, 75:25, 70:30 wt.%) and varying rubber particle mesh sizes …

    Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1754–1765 Read article

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    Mechanical Characterization of Prosopis Juliflora Fibre-Reinforced Epoxy Composites for Sustainable Automotive Applications

    By Sivakumar Sambath, Rajasekar Rajendran, Sabarish Rajagopalan

    Abstract: This study investigates the potential of Prosopis juliflora (PJ) fibre as an eco-friendly, economical, and mechanically efficient reinforcement for epoxy-based polymer composites. Composite samples were produced using the compression moulding technique with epoxy-to-fibre weight ratios of 90:10, 85:15, and 80:20. Mechanical tests, including tensile, flexural, impact, and hardness evaluations, were conducted in accordance with relevant ASTM standards. The incorporation of PJ fibre resulted in significant improvements in the mechanical behaviour …

    Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1720–1728 Read article

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