Exploring the synergistic effects of graphene on the mechanical and vibrational response of kenaf/pineapple fiber-reinforced hybrid composites

Dhilipkumar, Thulasidhas and Arunpandian, Muthuraj and Arumugam, Soundhar and Sadeq, Abdellatif Mohammad and Karuppusamy, P. and Oh, Taehwan and Ahmed Awadh Bahajjaj, Aboud Ahmed Awadh and Shankar, Karthik V. and K, Selvakumar (2025) Exploring the synergistic effects of graphene on the mechanical and vibrational response of kenaf/pineapple fiber-reinforced hybrid composites. Polymer Composites, 46 (5). 4591 - 4604. ISSN 02728397; 15480569

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Abstract

This study examines the performance of hybrid composites made from kenaf and pineapple fibers fabricated via compression molding, with graphene nanoparticles added at 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 wt%. The addition of 0.5 wt% graphene improved tensile, flexural, and impact strength by 133.75%, 90.24%, and 25.67%, respectively. Microstructural analysis showed enhanced interfacial bonding due to graphene, forming resin-rich zones. Free vibrational analysis indicated higher natural frequencies, improving energy absorption. Water absorption decreased with graphene addition due to reduced voids and improved bonding, with 0.5 wt% graphene showing a contact angle of 80.8° compared to 70.7° for neat composites. These hybrid composites are promising for automotive interiors and construction applications such as wall panels and separators. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Cited by: 4
Uncontrolled Keywords: Bending strength; Compaction; Fiber reinforced plastics; Hybrid composites; Hydroelasticity; Impact strength; Kenaf fibers; Tensile strength; Automotives; Compression molding process; Fibre-reinforced; Graphenes; Mechanical; Mechanical response; Pineapple fiber; Synergistic effect; Vibrational response; Compression molding
Subjects: Material Science > Ceramics and Composites
Divisions: Engineering and Technology > Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Salem > Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email techsupport@mosys.org
Date Deposited: 26 Nov 2025 10:06
Last Modified: 26 Nov 2025 10:06
URI: https://vmuir.mosys.org/id/eprint/213

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