Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Polymer Composites Using Palmyra Palm and Coconut Sheath Fibers: The Role of Tamarind Shell Powder
This study investigates the enhancement of mechanical characteristics of hybrid polymer composites reinforced with Palmyra Palm Leaflet (PPL) and Coconut Sheath Leaf (CSL) fibers by integrating Tamarind Shell Powder as a filler material. The composites were fabricated with varying ratios of PPL and...
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| author | Karthik Aruchamy Manickaraj Karuppusamy Sivasankari Krishnakumar Sivasubramanian Palanisamy Manivannan Jayamani Kumar Sureshkumar Syed Kashif Ali Saleh A. Al-Farraj |
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| description | This study investigates the enhancement of mechanical characteristics of hybrid polymer composites reinforced with Palmyra Palm Leaflet (PPL) and Coconut Sheath Leaf (CSL) fibers by integrating Tamarind Shell Powder as a filler material. The composites were fabricated with varying ratios of PPL and CSL fibers, and their tensile strength, flexural strength, interlaminar shear strength (ILSS), impact strength, hardness, and water absorption were evaluated. Results indicated that the composite with 20% PPL and 10% CSL exhibited superior mechanical performance, achieving the highest tensile strength of 42.22 MPa, flexural strength of 94.35 MPa, ILSS of 7.52 MPa, and impact strength of 5.98 J. Hardness values peaked at 84.12 SD for the same composition. Moreover, the integration of Tamarind Shell Powder significantly improved the mechanical properties compared to composites without filler, which showed lower values across all parameters. Water absorption tests revealed an increase in water uptake with filler incorporation, though within acceptable limits for practical applications. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis further supported these results by revealing enhanced fiber-matrix bonding and better dispersion of the filler, resulting in fewer voids and defects. This research highlights the potential of bio-based fillers in optimizing the mechanical performance of hybrid composites for sustainable engineering applications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-db1dd17d256e4d26be8660b35c17c89f2025-08-20T02:56:43ZengNorth Carolina State UniversityBioResources1930-21262024-11-012016987242312Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Polymer Composites Using Palmyra Palm and Coconut Sheath Fibers: The Role of Tamarind Shell PowderKarthik Aruchamy0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7629-9753Manickaraj Karuppusamy1Sivasankari Krishnakumar2Sivasubramanian Palanisamy3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1926-4949Manivannan Jayamani4Kumar Sureshkumar5Syed Kashif Ali6Saleh A. Al-Farraj7Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Akshaya College of Engineering, and Technology, Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore - 642109, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, CMS College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore - 641032, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Akshaya College of Engineering, and Technology, Kinathukadavu, Coimbatore - 642109, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, PTR college of engineering and technology, Austinpatti, Madurai - Tirumangalam road, Madurai - 625008, Tamil Nadu. IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil-626126, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation Vaddeswaram, Guntur District - 522 302 Andhra Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Physical Sciences, Chemistry Division, College of Science, Jazan University, P.O. Box. 114, Jazan 45142, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Nanotechnology Research Unit, College of Science, Jazan University, P.O. Box. 114, Jazan 45142, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaThis study investigates the enhancement of mechanical characteristics of hybrid polymer composites reinforced with Palmyra Palm Leaflet (PPL) and Coconut Sheath Leaf (CSL) fibers by integrating Tamarind Shell Powder as a filler material. The composites were fabricated with varying ratios of PPL and CSL fibers, and their tensile strength, flexural strength, interlaminar shear strength (ILSS), impact strength, hardness, and water absorption were evaluated. Results indicated that the composite with 20% PPL and 10% CSL exhibited superior mechanical performance, achieving the highest tensile strength of 42.22 MPa, flexural strength of 94.35 MPa, ILSS of 7.52 MPa, and impact strength of 5.98 J. Hardness values peaked at 84.12 SD for the same composition. Moreover, the integration of Tamarind Shell Powder significantly improved the mechanical properties compared to composites without filler, which showed lower values across all parameters. Water absorption tests revealed an increase in water uptake with filler incorporation, though within acceptable limits for practical applications. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis further supported these results by revealing enhanced fiber-matrix bonding and better dispersion of the filler, resulting in fewer voids and defects. This research highlights the potential of bio-based fillers in optimizing the mechanical performance of hybrid composites for sustainable engineering applications.https://ojs.bioresources.com/index.php/BRJ/article/view/24080mechanical characteristicsfiller incorporationhybrid polymer compositestamarind shell powderpalmyra palm leafletcoconut sheath leaf |
| spellingShingle | Karthik Aruchamy Manickaraj Karuppusamy Sivasankari Krishnakumar Sivasubramanian Palanisamy Manivannan Jayamani Kumar Sureshkumar Syed Kashif Ali Saleh A. Al-Farraj Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Polymer Composites Using Palmyra Palm and Coconut Sheath Fibers: The Role of Tamarind Shell Powder BioResources mechanical characteristics filler incorporation hybrid polymer composites tamarind shell powder palmyra palm leaflet coconut sheath leaf |
| title | Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Polymer Composites Using Palmyra Palm and Coconut Sheath Fibers: The Role of Tamarind Shell Powder |
| title_full | Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Polymer Composites Using Palmyra Palm and Coconut Sheath Fibers: The Role of Tamarind Shell Powder |
| title_fullStr | Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Polymer Composites Using Palmyra Palm and Coconut Sheath Fibers: The Role of Tamarind Shell Powder |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Polymer Composites Using Palmyra Palm and Coconut Sheath Fibers: The Role of Tamarind Shell Powder |
| title_short | Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Hybrid Polymer Composites Using Palmyra Palm and Coconut Sheath Fibers: The Role of Tamarind Shell Powder |
| title_sort | enhancement of mechanical properties of hybrid polymer composites using palmyra palm and coconut sheath fibers the role of tamarind shell powder |
| topic | mechanical characteristics filler incorporation hybrid polymer composites tamarind shell powder palmyra palm leaflet coconut sheath leaf |
| url | https://ojs.bioresources.com/index.php/BRJ/article/view/24080 |
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