Water Absorption and Mechanical Behavior of Hybrid Reinforced Epoxy LY556 Composites: Experimental Analysis
This study investigates for the first time the effects of reinforcing epoxy composites with Jute, Filass. A, and Filass. B fibers (JFs, FAFs, FBFs) on mechanical and morphological properties, including tensile, flexural, and impact strength, void content, and water absorption. The hybrid composites...
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| author | Rania Saadeh Nabil Talbi Sami Znaidia Ahmad Qazza Ghassan Abufoudeh Mohamed Kezzar Ibrahim Mahariq Mohamed Rafik Sari |
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| description | This study investigates for the first time the effects of reinforcing epoxy composites with Jute, Filass. A, and Filass. B fibers (JFs, FAFs, FBFs) on mechanical and morphological properties, including tensile, flexural, and impact strength, void content, and water absorption. The hybrid composites were fabricated using compression molding techniques with different fiber volume fractions. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis was conducted to examine the bonding behavior and internal structure of the fractured surfaces. Mechanical characterization through tensile testing demonstrated that the inclusion of these fibers enhanced the composite’s mechanical performance. Specifically, hybrid composites such as (JFs/FAFs), (FAFs/FBFs), (JFs/FBFs), and (JFs/FAFs/FBFs) displayed improved tensile strength, with the (JFs/FAFs/FBFs) combination achieving the highest tensile value of 19.08 MPa and highest impact value of 18.99 J. Additionally, increasing the fiber content led to higher water absorption and thickness swelling, with the (JFs/FAFs/FBFs) composite showing the greatest values. Overall, the study concludes that hybridization improves the mechanical properties, especially flexural performance, of epoxy-based composites. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8bbcfbec90bd4ee894b62c5f3f6e347a2025-08-20T03:21:42ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2025-12-0122110.1080/15440478.2025.2471372Water Absorption and Mechanical Behavior of Hybrid Reinforced Epoxy LY556 Composites: Experimental AnalysisRania Saadeh0Nabil Talbi1Sami Znaidia2Ahmad Qazza3Ghassan Abufoudeh4Mohamed Kezzar5Ibrahim Mahariq6Mohamed Rafik Sari7Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Zarqa University, Zarqa, JordanMaterials & Energy Engineering Laboratory (LMGE), Technology Department, Faculty of Technology, 20 August 1955 University of Skikda, Skikda, AlgeriaLaboratory of Physico-Chemistry of Materials (LR01ES19), Faculty of Sciences, University of Monastir, Monastir, TunisiaDepartment of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Zarqa University, Zarqa, JordanDepartment of Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Petra, Amman, JordanMaterials & Energy Engineering Laboratory (LMGE), Technology Department, Faculty of Technology, 20 August 1955 University of Skikda, Skikda, AlgeriaDepartment of Mathematics, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IndiaMaterials & Plant Maintenance Research Laboratory (LR3MI), Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Badji Mokhtar University of Annaba (UBMA), Annaba, AlgeriaThis study investigates for the first time the effects of reinforcing epoxy composites with Jute, Filass. A, and Filass. B fibers (JFs, FAFs, FBFs) on mechanical and morphological properties, including tensile, flexural, and impact strength, void content, and water absorption. The hybrid composites were fabricated using compression molding techniques with different fiber volume fractions. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis was conducted to examine the bonding behavior and internal structure of the fractured surfaces. Mechanical characterization through tensile testing demonstrated that the inclusion of these fibers enhanced the composite’s mechanical performance. Specifically, hybrid composites such as (JFs/FAFs), (FAFs/FBFs), (JFs/FBFs), and (JFs/FAFs/FBFs) displayed improved tensile strength, with the (JFs/FAFs/FBFs) combination achieving the highest tensile value of 19.08 MPa and highest impact value of 18.99 J. Additionally, increasing the fiber content led to higher water absorption and thickness swelling, with the (JFs/FAFs/FBFs) composite showing the greatest values. Overall, the study concludes that hybridization improves the mechanical properties, especially flexural performance, of epoxy-based composites.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2471372Hybrid compositesmechanical propertiesepoxy resintensile testreinforced compositesflexural properties |
| spellingShingle | Rania Saadeh Nabil Talbi Sami Znaidia Ahmad Qazza Ghassan Abufoudeh Mohamed Kezzar Ibrahim Mahariq Mohamed Rafik Sari Water Absorption and Mechanical Behavior of Hybrid Reinforced Epoxy LY556 Composites: Experimental Analysis Journal of Natural Fibers Hybrid composites mechanical properties epoxy resin tensile test reinforced composites flexural properties |
| title | Water Absorption and Mechanical Behavior of Hybrid Reinforced Epoxy LY556 Composites: Experimental Analysis |
| title_full | Water Absorption and Mechanical Behavior of Hybrid Reinforced Epoxy LY556 Composites: Experimental Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Water Absorption and Mechanical Behavior of Hybrid Reinforced Epoxy LY556 Composites: Experimental Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Water Absorption and Mechanical Behavior of Hybrid Reinforced Epoxy LY556 Composites: Experimental Analysis |
| title_short | Water Absorption and Mechanical Behavior of Hybrid Reinforced Epoxy LY556 Composites: Experimental Analysis |
| title_sort | water absorption and mechanical behavior of hybrid reinforced epoxy ly556 composites experimental analysis |
| topic | Hybrid composites mechanical properties epoxy resin tensile test reinforced composites flexural properties |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2471372 |
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