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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 21 Jul 2025

  Optimizing Green Composites for Automotive Applications Using Taguchi-Based Grey Relational Analysis

  By Radheshyam H. Gajghat, P. Srinivasa Rao, Krishnamurti L. Motghare, Gajanan G. Waghmare, Nandkishor M. Sawai, Robin Jacob D.

  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 →