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156 articles for “properties of natural fibers”
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A Review on Tensile and Flexural Properties of Natural/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: In the most recent decade, natural plant fibers like (jute, sisal, banana, hemp, kenaf, and so on) are getting consideration from numerous analysts and academicians to use it as a substitute support of engineered fiber strengthened polymer composites. Composite assume huge job as designing material and their utilization has been expanding step by step because of their particular properties, for example, high solidarity to weight proportions, high modulus to weight …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 70–80 Read article
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Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Jute and Bamboo Natural Fiber Composites
Abstract: Natural fibers have become increasingly popular in recent decades. Natural fiber composites are also becoming increasingly popular in a various industries, including automobiles, furniture, packaging, construction and sports. Natural fibers have several advantages over synthetic fibers, including low cost, low density, reduced damage to processing equipment, good relative mechanical properties, renewability, and biodegradability. Natural fibers were also introduced with the goal of producing lighter composites, and they have shown a …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 20–33 Read article
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An Organized Study of Jute Fiber Composites and Selection of Better Materials Using a Simplified Approach
Abstract: This paper presents an organized study of some experimental works on jute fiber composite. Ninerecent experimental research papers are considered for study. They are categorized as materials and combinations with orientations. The combination of Jute with banana, pineapple leaf fiber, aleo vera, kenaf and their various combinations with glass fiber are considered in this paper. The studies in the selected papers are categorized as natural fibers and their combinations, resins, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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USING DIFFERENT END CONDITIONS EXPERIMENTAL AND THEORETICAL ANALYSIS FOR VIBRATIONAL PROPERTIES OF NATURAL FIBER COMPOSITES BEAM
Abstract: The today’s research trend in composite is for the development of composite with natural fibre instead of synthetic fibre. It is because of properties like low cost, light weight, bio-degradability, ease to manufacture and low impact on environment. It becomes necessary to study the vibrational behaviour of composite in addition to mechanical strength and chemical properties for effective utilization in real world applications as they subjected to many types of …
Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 34–41 Read article
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A Review on Properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials for Automotive Application
Abstract: The use of composite polymer matrix materials is growing rapidly in automotive, marine and aerospace applications due to their light weight and recyclable properties. In the automotive industry, the use of polymer matrix for interior panels, trims, exterior panels and fender assemblies is rapidly increasing in the 21st century. It also stimulates the use of polymer compounds reinforced by natural fibers. Natural fiber polymer composites are a growing industry due …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 915–922 Read article
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Sustainable Polymer Composites Reinforced with Natural Fibers: Processing, Properties, and Applications
Abstract: The environmental footprint of synthetic plastics has led to extensive studies of sustainable polymer composites reinforced with natural fibers like jute, sisal, hemp, flax, and coir. These biocomposites offer a greener solution to the conventional petroleum-based materials, which blends biodegradability and competitive mechanical characteristics. The present paper focuses on the processing methods, mechanical and thermal characteristics, and the possible application of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs). A survey of 50 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1663–1670 Read article
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An Experimental Study on the Fabrication and Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Hybrid Composites
Abstract: Natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites are increasingly investigated as lower-impact alternatives to conventional synthetic fiber systems. This work fabricated and mechanically characterized a sisal-coconut coir fiber-reinforced epoxy hybrid composite and compared its performance with a glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) epoxy composite under the reported laboratory conditions. The hybrid reinforcement contained 75% sisal fiber and 25% coconut coir fiber and was incorporated into an epoxy LY556/HY951 matrix by the hand lay-up technique. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Investigating The Mechanical Properties of Sisal/Areca/Sisal Natural Fiber Reinforced Composite Material Treated with NaOH and Filled with Al2O3 and Tio2
Abstract: Biopolymer-based composites which are obtained from the natural resources like plants, animal or mineral based have recently attracted significant interest because they can be used in interesting ways in biology and materials science. These materials are generally non-toxic, reusable, and recyclable, which are useful in many situations where sustainability and environmental protection are important. Plant Based fibers like Bamboo, Coir, Kenaf, Banana, Sisal, hemp and jute are proving their potentiality …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 413–425 Read article
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Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Jute and Bamboo Natural Fiber Composites
Abstract: Natural fibers have become increasingly popular in recent decades. Natural fiber composites are also becoming increasingly popular in a various industries, including automobiles, furniture, packaging, construction and sports. Natural fibers have several advantages over synthetic fibers, including low cost, low density, reduced damage to processing equipment, good relative mechanical properties, renewability, and biodegradability. Natural fibers were also introduced with the goal of producing lighter composites, and they have shown a …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management Read article
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Comprehensive Experimental Analysis of the Mechanical Properties and Enhancements of Natural Fiber Composites
Abstract: This research investigates the mechanical characteristics of bio-composites reinforced using jute and sisal fibers. Natural fibers have emerged as promising alternatives because of their low density, renewability, biodegradability and approving mechanical properties. The research involved fabricating bio-composite plates using the hand lay-up method with varying orientations of jute and sisal fibers. The mechanical parameters, including tensile strength, impact strength, and flexural strength, were rigorously assessed and compared across various fiber …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 45–53 Read article
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Investigation of Inter Delamination Properties and Morphological Analysis of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites
Abstract: AbstractNatural fibers are strong, light weight, renewable, cheap, completely or partially recyclable, and biodegradable. The various types of natural fibers are flax, cotton, jute, sisal, kenaf pineapple, bamboo, banana, wood, etc. In this work, sisal fibers and banana fibers have been employed as the main reinforcing materials with epoxy resin as the matrix in order to increase the effectiveness of natural fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites. In this study, it is …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effect of Different Fibers on Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene
Abstract: AbstractComposites have created a niche in today’s world market. Polypropylene is the second largely used plastic in the world. Polypropylene in its pure form cannot be used in many applications. Reinforcements are made into the pure polypropylene in order to enhance its mechanical properties. In the present paper, a review has been made on the recent advances for the various reinforcements being made into the polypropylene. The effect of fiber …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 50–56 Read article
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Effect of Nature of Short Fibers/Carbon Black on Curing Characteristics and Physico-Mechanical Properties of Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer Rubber Composite
Abstract: AbstractIn this research work, ethylene propylene diene rubber (EPDM) composites were prepared by incorporating the various types of short fibers like cellulose, polyester, p-aramid, m-aramid, cotton short fibers and carbon black on a 2 roll mill. The effect of different short fibers content on the curing characteristics and physico-mechanical properties of EPDM composites were studied. When the loading of carbon black was fixed, it was found that carbon black content …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 34–43 Read article
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Production of Injection Moulded Natural Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composites and Assessment of Hybridization’s Effect on Mechanical Properties
Abstract: Over the past two decades, rising environmental awareness, public concern over waste, and stricter government regulations have encouraged companies to reduce their reliance on petroleum-based fuels and products. Consequently, there is a clear need to find sustainable, eco-friendly substitutes for the materials currently in use. This shift has renewed attention on renewable resources and sparked wider interest in advanced composites and green materials research. With this in mind, the present …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 246–271 Read article
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Investigation of Mechanical Behaviour in Brake Shoe Liner by Using Composite and Nano Materials
Abstract: The mechanical performance of the brake shoe liners dictates the safety and efficiency of the vehicles; thus, brakes are very vital in ensuring controlled deceleration and stopping. In the past few decades, composites have significantly impacted the automotive industry through lighter, stronger, and sturdier alternatives to traditional materials improving overall performance. Nano additives are of key importance in such composites, improving not only the mechanical properties but, more significantly, the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 280–295 Read article
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A Review on Sisal Fiber Reinforced Composite Materials and Effects of Various Factors on its Mechanical Properties
Abstract: AbstractIn the modern world of science and technology, there is current rising trend towards the augmentation of mechanical properties of composites by introducing different materials in many flexible ways to overcome the newly resurgent demands, especially in engineering practices. Many natural fibers like jute, sisal, bamboo, bagasse, hemp and banana find their application as a reinforcing component in composite materials due to their light weight, low cost, low density, biodegradability, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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Assessing the Mechanical, Structural and Thermal Performance of Boehmeria Nivea and Agave Sisalana Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite by using Seashell Powder as a Filler Material
Abstract: Natural fiber composites have replaced plastics and have been used to the maximum extent. Hybridization of natural fibers with filler materials has achieved higher tensile, impact, and flexural strength compared to single fiber composites. In this research, the mechanical properties were investigated with the ramie and sisal hybrid fiber reinforced with seashell powder as filler material. Filler material can enhance the flexural property of the natural fiber. Hybrid composite plates …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 355–369 Read article
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Fabrication and Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Banana Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites
Abstract: Natural fiber reinforced composites are gaining attention in recent days due to eco-friendly nature, sustainability, low cost and easy availability. The natural fibers are enriched with favorable mechanical properties which diversify artificial fibers are bio-degradable, nonhazardous, light weight. In this submission, specimens of the banana fiber reinforced epoxy composites are developed to evaluate the mechanical properties. The composite sample specimens are designated with different fiber orientations using the hand lay-up …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 37–47 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Hybrid Natural Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites Using Banana and Sugar Palm Fibers
Abstract: This paper is a research study that examines the mechanical and morphological properties of hybrid natural fiber reinforced epoxy composites manufactured from banana fibers (BF) and sugar palm fibers (SPF). Because the use of sustainable, lightweight, and cost effective materials in engineering continues to grow, many engineers are looking at the possibility of utilizing natural fiber reinforced polymer composites as alternatives to traditional man-made fiber composites. Hybrid composite laminate samples …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 195–205 Read article
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Physics-Informed Machine Learning and Multiscale Modeling for Structure–Property Quantification of Polymer Composites
Abstract: The growing need for light-weight, high strength, and sustainable polymer composites has led to the development of smart methods that enable accurate structural-property quantification and material design. However, conventional methods have been predominantly data-based, thus ignoring physical constraints as well as multi-scale interactions involving fiber, matrix, interface, and process parameters, leading to lower accuracy and poor robustness and interpretability of the models. In this study, a Cat Swarm Optimization-Tuned Physics-Informed …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article