Abstract
ABSTRACT As a natural fibre, jute has great demand in diversified areas. For the aesthetic view in furniture, jute fabrics are getting importance by the manufacturer as well as the user. For this reason, jute fabrics reinforcing composites are developed using jute fabrics with different types of matrix materials to enhance their performance based on their end use. The present research aims to predict the physical and mechanical criteria of different layer jute polyester composites. Different layers composites were prepared by incorporating the jute fabrics into unsaturated polyester resin along with hardener by the easy hand lay-up technique at room temperature and humidity conditions. Physico-mechanical criteria, water uptake in distilled water, dimensional stability, and analysis of fracture surface for 2-layer, 4-layer, and 6-layer jute polyester composites were carried out. The composite renders noteworthy cost, ensure appropriate strength and enhance environment-friendly characteristics. The jute fibre content in the composites is optimised with the extent of mechanical criteria. Composites with 6-layer jute had higher physico-mechanical criteria compared to other layered jute polyester composites. However, 2-layer jute fabric composite was more sustainable according to cost. Thus, there is a wide application of this jute composite, particularly, furniture, interior design material of the kitchen.
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