Hybrid natural fiber composites based on cashew apple bagasse and mahogany fruit for multifunctional performance
This study investigates the mechanical and acoustic properties of hybrid composites developed from Cashew Apple Bagasse (CAB) fibers and a Mahogany Tree Fruit Filler (MFF) reinforced with an epoxy matrix. In this study, the effect of NaOH treatment (5 % and 10 %) on CAB fibers at different MFF weigh...
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| author | Nashmi H. Alrasheedi P. Manoj Kumar D. Balaji M. Sathishkumar |
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| description | This study investigates the mechanical and acoustic properties of hybrid composites developed from Cashew Apple Bagasse (CAB) fibers and a Mahogany Tree Fruit Filler (MFF) reinforced with an epoxy matrix. In this study, the effect of NaOH treatment (5 % and 10 %) on CAB fibers at different MFF weight fractions (0–25 wt %) was studied. The results demonstrate that the composites treated with 5 % NaOH and had 15-20 wt% MFF showed the best results. It exhibited a 40 % increase in tensile strength, a 50 % increase in flexural strength, a 45.71 % increase in impact strength, and a 56.67 % increase in the noise reduction coefficient (NRC) compared to the untreated samples. These improvements can be attributed to the removal of surface impurities on the fiber surface, improved fiber-matrix bonding, and dispersion of the filler in the matrix. Using sodium hydroxide (NaOH) beyond the threshold value (10 %) with a high filler content (>20 wt %) made the fibers to break down and clump together, which decreased its mechanical and acoustic performance. The combination of CAB and MFF in a hybrid composite showed the best synergetic approach, striking a good balance between reinforcement and load transfer efficiency. These composites can be used in car interior, soundproof panels, and lightweight structures. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9ccf921be2a140cfb10c7a8e553a35db2025-07-19T04:38:22ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542025-07-013747394751Hybrid natural fiber composites based on cashew apple bagasse and mahogany fruit for multifunctional performanceNashmi H. Alrasheedi0P. Manoj Kumar1D. Balaji2M. Sathishkumar3Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, 11432, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Audisankara College of Engineering & Technology, Gudur, 524101, Andhra Pradesh, India; Corresponding author.Department of Mechanical Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, 641407, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai, India; Corresponding author.This study investigates the mechanical and acoustic properties of hybrid composites developed from Cashew Apple Bagasse (CAB) fibers and a Mahogany Tree Fruit Filler (MFF) reinforced with an epoxy matrix. In this study, the effect of NaOH treatment (5 % and 10 %) on CAB fibers at different MFF weight fractions (0–25 wt %) was studied. The results demonstrate that the composites treated with 5 % NaOH and had 15-20 wt% MFF showed the best results. It exhibited a 40 % increase in tensile strength, a 50 % increase in flexural strength, a 45.71 % increase in impact strength, and a 56.67 % increase in the noise reduction coefficient (NRC) compared to the untreated samples. These improvements can be attributed to the removal of surface impurities on the fiber surface, improved fiber-matrix bonding, and dispersion of the filler in the matrix. Using sodium hydroxide (NaOH) beyond the threshold value (10 %) with a high filler content (>20 wt %) made the fibers to break down and clump together, which decreased its mechanical and acoustic performance. The combination of CAB and MFF in a hybrid composite showed the best synergetic approach, striking a good balance between reinforcement and load transfer efficiency. These composites can be used in car interior, soundproof panels, and lightweight structures.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425017697Hybrid compositesCashew apple bagasse (CAB)Mahogany tree fruit filler (MFF)NaOH treatmentNoise reduction coefficient (NRC)Agricultural waste |
| spellingShingle | Nashmi H. Alrasheedi P. Manoj Kumar D. Balaji M. Sathishkumar Hybrid natural fiber composites based on cashew apple bagasse and mahogany fruit for multifunctional performance Journal of Materials Research and Technology Hybrid composites Cashew apple bagasse (CAB) Mahogany tree fruit filler (MFF) NaOH treatment Noise reduction coefficient (NRC) Agricultural waste |
| title | Hybrid natural fiber composites based on cashew apple bagasse and mahogany fruit for multifunctional performance |
| title_full | Hybrid natural fiber composites based on cashew apple bagasse and mahogany fruit for multifunctional performance |
| title_fullStr | Hybrid natural fiber composites based on cashew apple bagasse and mahogany fruit for multifunctional performance |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hybrid natural fiber composites based on cashew apple bagasse and mahogany fruit for multifunctional performance |
| title_short | Hybrid natural fiber composites based on cashew apple bagasse and mahogany fruit for multifunctional performance |
| title_sort | hybrid natural fiber composites based on cashew apple bagasse and mahogany fruit for multifunctional performance |
| topic | Hybrid composites Cashew apple bagasse (CAB) Mahogany tree fruit filler (MFF) NaOH treatment Noise reduction coefficient (NRC) Agricultural waste |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425017697 |
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