Investigation of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Polymer Composites (HPCs), Epoxy Resin Reinforced with PALF and Polyester Fiber
Keywords:
Hybrid Polymer Composites, Tensile Strength, Pineapple Leaf Fiber, Polyester, Epoxy ResinAbstract
Hybrid polymer composites are considered a new generation of
advanced materials manufactured from natural and synthetic fibers to
improve the physical and mechanical properties. The present paper
discusses the properties of tensile strength for HPCs fabricated by
laying layers of PALF and polyester mat fiber reinforcement with epoxy
resin. The samples were fabricated through the hand lay-up process,
while samples of one, two, and three layers of PALF-polyester were
analyzed. Results have shown that the three-layer fiber had the best
tensile strength and modulus of 22.54 MPa and 431.05 MPa,
respectively. Moreover, SEM, XRD, and FTIR studies were done to
confirm the structural advantages of hybrid composites. These results
tend to indicate a great possibility for HPC in various sustainable
applications within the construction sector.
