Investigation of Mechanical and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Sisal, Jute and Banana Peduncle Fibre Composite Materials

Abstract

In this research work, different blend ratios of sisal, jute, and banana peduncle fibre (BPF) nonwoven textiles were reinforced for composite manufacturing. Nine different types of composite samples were produced using the fibre reinforcements. The mechanical properties such as tensile, flexural, impact, water absorption and DMA were analysed per different ASTM standards. Results indicated that the jute-/BPF combination of 75%:25% as reinforcement significantly improved the composite material’s mechanical and functional properties (DMA, water absorption). The proper fibre blending ensured higher matrix resin reinforcement, interlaminar strength and compactness in the structure. The SEM analysis showed the internal fracture in the composite specimen.