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March 25, 2026Journal of Composite Materials

Mechanical, thermal conductivity and water absorption behaviour of eco-friendly epoxy composites incorporating agro-waste powder as hybrid reinforcement

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RKR. Sathish KumarGSG. SureshSSS. Somasundaram

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Demonstrates improved mechanical and thermal properties in eco-friendly epoxy composites, suggesting their potential for sustainable applications.

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate the mechanical, thermal, and water absorption properties of epoxy composites using agro-waste as reinforcement.
  • Fabrication of epoxy composites using Aervalanata stem fiber and fungal agro-waste powder.
  • Treatment of materials with silane coupling agents to enhance interfacial adhesion.
  • Testing for mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, and water absorption in the composites.
  • Composite AB3 shows a tensile strength of 128 MPa and flexural strength of 148 MPa.
  • AB4 exhibits thermal conductivity of 0.51 W/mK and the lowest water absorption of 1.23%.
  • Hybridization improved stress transfer, crack bridging, and energy absorption.

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Kumar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37b74b34aaaeb1a67ddd4https://doi.org/10.1177/00219983261437892
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