Recently, the most critical issue related to the use of natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites (NFRPC) is the degradation properties of composites exposed to the environment. NFRPC’s moisture absorption behaviour has adverse effects on the composite’s mechanical properties and dimensional stability. The purpose of this study is to analyse the mechanical properties of epoxy composites reinforced by jute–ramie hybridisation. This study also analysed the effect of stacking sequence hybridisation of the jute–ramie composite on water absorption behaviour. A five-layer different type of stacking sequence of single and hybrid jute–ramie is produced with the hand lay-up method. The results obtained from this study found that the mechanical properties and water absorption behaviour of a single jute fibre are lower compared to a single ramie fibre. The hybrid of jute–ramie has been able to increase the performance of composite compared to pure jute composites. The mechanical properties of the hybrid jute–ramie composite show a reduction effect after exposure to an aqueous environment due to the breakdown of fibre matrix interfacial bonding. However, after 28 days of immersion, all types of the stacking sequence’s mechanical properties are still higher than that of pure epoxy resin. In conclusion, the appropriate sequence of stacking and selecting the material used are two factors that predominantly affect the mechanical properties and water absorption behaviour. The hybrid composites with the desired and preferable properties can be manufactured using a hand-lay-up technique and used in the various industrial applications.

The Effect of Hybridisation on Mechanical Properties and Water Absorption Behaviour of Woven Jute/Ramie Reinforced Epoxy Composites.

Use of vegetable fibers as reinforcements in cement-matrix composite materials: A review

A brief review on plant fibres composites: Extraction, chemical treatment and fibre orientation

Polymer composites for thermal applications – A review

Experimental investigation of water absorption behaviour of sisal fiber reinforced polyester and sisal fiber reinforced poly lactic acid composites

A review on mechanical characterization of polymer matrix composites & its effects reinforced with various natural fibres

Mechanical characterization of prosopis juliflora reinforced polymer matrix composites with filler material

This work is intended to explore the influence of barite particulate filler on the mechanical behaviour of carbon fiber (Cf) reinforced polymer matrix (CFRP) composites. The carbon fiber utilized f...

Influence of barite particulate filler on the mechanical behaviour of carbon fiber reinforced LY556 epoxy matrix composites

Study on the influence of barium sulphate on flexural and impact strength of simple natural fiber composite

Experimental investigation on impact of the BaSO4 in Kenaf and Flax fibers composite on the tensile and compressive strength

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Papers

A review on mechanical characterization of polymer matrix composites & its effects reinforced with various natural fibres

Mechanical characterization of prosopis juliflora reinforced polymer matrix composites with filler material

Influence of barite particulate filler on the mechanical behaviour of carbon fiber reinforced LY556 epoxy matrix composites

Study on the influence of barium sulphate on flexural and impact strength of simple natural fiber composite

Experimental investigation on impact of the BaSO4 in Kenaf and Flax fibers composite on the tensile and compressive strength