Abstract
The hybridization of natural and synthetic fibers leads to composites’ optimum mechanical properties. In this study, an attempt was made to study the effect of the stacking sequence on PBS-based Glass-Jute (GJ) hybrid composites. Six types of hybrid composite, each containing five different layers of jute and glass fabric, were manufactured by the compression molding method. Mechanical properties, such as tensile, flexural, and impact resistance were studied and analyzed in detail. The surface characterization of the composites was performed through scanning electron microscopic images. The moisture absorption properties were also investigated by immersing the composites in distilled water for one week at ambient temperature. The TGA test was conducted to study their thermal properties. The experimental results showed that the stacking sequence of the fiber layers has a significant effect on the overall performance of GJ hybrid composites. Among the hybrid GJ composites, composites with glass fiber layers on their outer surfaces showed optimum mechanical, thermal, and water resistance properties.
Highlights
Due to increased environmental and renewable green resource concerns over the past few decades, natural-fiber-reinforced polymer composites have received substantial interest from researchers as the stage of composite products [1]
High mechanical strength of the glass resulted in positive hybrid effect with the The enhancement of the tensile properties
The tensile strength and modulus were observed to be higher when glass fibers were used as outer layers; this was observed in the JGJGJ, GJJJG, JGGGJ, GJGJG, the glass fibers were used as outer layers; this was observed in the JGJGJ, GJJJG, JGGGJ, and GGJGG composites
Summary
Due to increased environmental and renewable green resource concerns over the past few decades, natural-fiber-reinforced polymer composites have received substantial interest from researchers as the stage of composite products [1]. Notwithstanding the benefits of NFRP composites over synthetic fiber composites, such as higher ecological performance, lower density, reusability, and renewability, NERP composites have significant limitations, such as low mechanical performance and the restricted compatibility of their matrix and natural reinforcement [2]. Another drawback of natural fiber composites is their weak resistance to moisture absorption, which makes them less attractive. PBS, a thermoplastic polymer, was used as a matrix and hybrid composites (woven jute fabric/glass fabric hybrid) were fabricated and investigated for mechanical, water absorption and thermal properties. The effect of glass hybridization and the effect of the layering pattern on the mechanical properties of hybrid composites was studied
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