2 publications
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Experimental Evaluation of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites for Structural ApplicationsBy Praveena B.A., Shivaji Lamani, Venugopal M.M., Srikanth H.V., Santhosh N.
Abstract: Composites made of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) are currently one of the most widely used material classes in advanced engineering applications because of their remarkable environmental resistance, dimensional stability, and strength-to-weight ratio. The vacuum bag moulding method was used in this study to create CFRP laminates with different fiber-to-resin weight ratios: 50:50, 55:45, 60:40, 65:35, and 70:30. The reinforcement phase was made of unidirectional carbon fibre fabric and the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 401–415 Read article →
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Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Arecanut Fiber Reinforced Epoxy CompositeBy Srikanth H.V., Praveena B.A., Santhosh N., Surpiya B.S., Karthika A.M., Raghavendra M., Srinath M.K.
Abstract: This study investigates the mechanical performance of arecanut fiber-reinforced epoxy composites, aiming to evaluate their potential for sustainable industrial applications. Arecanut husk fibers, an agricultural waste product, were selected for their natural abundance and biodegradability. To enhance fiber-matrix bonding, the fibers were chemically treated with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), which effectively removes lignin, hemicellulose, and other impurities, improving surface roughness and interfacial adhesion. The treated fibers were then incorporated into an …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 389–400 Read article →