Characterization of hybrid epoxy composites reinforced by murta and jute fibers

The primary focus of the present work was to fabricate and characterize hybrid epoxy composites using jute and murta bast fibers. Murta and jute fibers with lengths of 35 mm each were mixed randomly with a polymer matrix by varying their relative amounts but keeping the total weight of the fiber mixture fixed at 30%. The hybrid composites were characterized based on values obtained from the experiments carried out to assess properties such as density, thermal stability, water absorption/retention, tensile/flexural/compressive/impact strengths, and hardness. The composite containing equal amounts of the two fibers exhibits synergism and superior properties.