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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 7 Jan 2026

  Hybrid Epoxy Composites with Areca and Abaca Fibers: Effect of Nano-SiO₂ on Mechanical Properties

  By G Sridevi, Srikar Gemaraju, Karimulla Syed, Siva Sankara Babu Chinka, Mangesh Dakhole

  Abstract: This study explores the fabrication and mechanical evaluation of sustainable epoxy-based hybrid composites reinforced with Areca fiber (ARF), Abaca fiber (ABF), and nano-silica (SiO₂). The composites were made using a hand layup process, maked five variants (S1–S5) with ARF content ranging from 0–40 wt% and nano-silica content from 0–8 wt%, while maintaining ABF as the primary reinforcement. Mechanical performance was assessed through tensile strength (TS), flexural strength (FS), and impact …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 606–613 Read article →