Mechanical Behaviour of Natural Reinforced Polymer Composites with Hybrid Additives

Abstract

The implementation of natural fibres is the fast approaching ‘green’ economy based materials that are used in polymer matrix composites that are intended to replace the conventional synthetic polymer composites. Being plenteous fundamentally, natural fibres have been existed the primary form of natural resources for centuries. Considering that mechanical properties of composites are strongly influenced by the quality of the fibre/matrix interface and with eco-friendly properties like excellent energy absorption, low cost, biodegradability, non-toxicity and light weight, natural fibres have steered the attention of scientists and researchers towards them to find their application by replacing the synthetic fibres and plastic composites. Utilizing the combination of hemp and sisal fibres by using hand layup methods, the matrix composite are prepared. Following with the proper pre-treatment processes have proved to featuring good mechanical properties of significant parameters which can be ultimately equipped in desired applications according to our needs.