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 M. and Karuppusamy, P. and Oh, Tae Hwan and Bahajjaj, Aboud Ahmed Awadh and Shankar, Karthik V. and Selvakumar, Karuppaiah (2025) Exploring the synergistic effects of graphene on the mechanical and vibrational response of kenaf/pineapple fiber-reinforced hybrid composites. POLYMER COMPOSITES, 46.0 (5). pp. 4591-4604. ISSN 0272-8397

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Abstract

The automotive, aerospace, and sports industries are increasingly utilizing hybrid composites made from natural fiber reinforcements. This study evaluated the performance of a composite made from kenaf and pineapple fibers, manufactured using the compression molding process, with graphene nanoparticles added at varying weight concentrations of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 wt%. Results showed that adding 0.5 wt% graphene increased the tensile, flexural, and impact strength of hybrid composite by 133.75%, 90.24%, and 25.67%, respectively. Microstructural analysis revealed that graphene integration has enhanced the interfacial bond between the fiber and the matrix, creating resin-rich areas. Furthermore, the free vibrational analysis indicated that graphene-infused composites exhibited higher natural frequencies, improving their energy-absorbing capabilities. Water absorption tests demonstrated that the inclusion of graphene reduced water penetration by improving interfacial bonding, minimizing voids, and decreasing surface energy, which limited water pathways in the composite. Furthermore, the composites with 0.5 wt% graphene showed a contact angle of 80.8 degrees, indicating lower hydrophilicity compared to neat composites, which had a contact angle of 70.7 degrees. This research emphasizes the advantages of hybrid composite materials derived from kenaf and pineapple fibers, specifically for applications in vehicle interiors and construction, including wall panels and separators.Highlights Hybrid composite was prepared using the compression molding process. Adding 0.5 wt% graphene improved the mechanical properties of composites. Hybrid composites with lower wt% graphene had higher natural frequencies. The composites with 0.5 wt% graphene had better water absorption properties.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: graphene, kenaf fiber, mechanical testing, modal analysis, pineapple fiber
Subjects: Material Science > Materials Science
Material Science > Polymer Science
Divisions: Nursing > Vinayaka Mission's Annapoorna College of Nursing, Salem
Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Medical College and Hospital, Karaikal
Nursing > Vinayaka Mission's College of Nursing, Karaikal
Nursing > Vinayaka Mission's College of Nursing, Puducherry
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Physiotherapy > Vinayaka Mission's College of Physiotherapy, Salem
Homoeopathy > Vinayaka Mission's Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Salem
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Engineering and Technology > Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Salem, India
Law > Vinayaka Mission's Law School, Chennai
Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Medical College, Kottucherry
Medicine > Vinayaka Mission's Medical College, Puducherry
Physical Education > Vinayaka Mission's College of Physical Education, Salem
Interdisciplinary Studies > Vinayaka Mission's School of Health Systems, Chennai
Dentistry > Vinayaka Mission‘s Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem
Liberal Arts > Vinayaka Mission's School of Economics and Public Policy, Chennai
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Last Modified: 06 Feb 2026 07:15
URI: https://ir.vmrfdu.edu.in/id/eprint/7388

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