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5 articles for “coconut coir fiber”
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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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Stabilization of Black Cotton Soil with Blending of Coir Fiber
Abstract: Stabilization of soil is a major challenge in civil engineering. About 20 % of land area in India is covered by black cotton soil. Structures built on black cotton soil may be damaged because of high swelling and shrinkage characteristics of this soil with variation of water content. Black cotton soil is an expansive soil which loses its strength in presence of water. On the other hand, it reflects behavior …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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A Study On Improving The Performance Of Concrete Using Coconut Fibers
Abstract: The aim of this study is to explore the incorporation of coconut fiber into M30 grade concrete and assess its impact on the strength characteristics. A literature review of different fibers is conducted and highlighting the working parameters. This research focuses to explore the efficacy of employing coconut fibers as micro reinforcement in concrete. The investigated properties encompass the compressive strength of the coconut fibers reinforced concrete (CFRC) at different …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 26–36 Read article
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Effect of Chemical Treatment of Coir Dust on the Dielectric Behavior of Bio-waste Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: The present work is focused on analyzing the effect of the chemical treatment of coir dust fibers on the dielectric properties of epoxy polymer matrix composites. Coir dust is a spongy, peat-like residue obtained from the processing of coconut husk for coir fiber .The coir dust was washed and sun dried. The dried coir dust was treated with chemicals such as HCl, CH3COOH, KOH and NaOH. An untreated and treated …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 84–96 Read article
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Optimizing Green Composites for Automotive Applications Using Taguchi-Based Grey Relational Analysis
Abstract: The increasing demand for sustainable and lightweight materials in the automotive industry has driven the exploration of green composites as an alternative to conventional synthetic composites. This study focuses on optimizing the mechanical properties of green composites using Taguchi-based Grey Relational Analysis. Four natural fibers—pineapple, sisal, coir, and Nava—were reinforced with cashew resin and synthetic resin matrices, incorporating silica and granite fillers of varying sizes. Key properties, including hardness, impact …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 743–754 Read article