Experimental investigation on mechanical properties of Jute nano SiC and Nano carbon Hybrid polymer composite

¹ Department of Mechatronics Engineering, KCG College of Technology, Chennai 600097, Tamil Nadu, India.
² Pandian Saraswati Yadav Engineering College, Sivagangai Madura Highway, Arasanoor, Sivagangai District, 630562, Tamil Nadu, India.
³ KCG College of Technology, Chennai 600097, Tamil Nadu, India.
⁴ Department of Research Impact and Outcome, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India144411.
⁵ Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science, Padur, Chennai 603103, Tamil Nadu, India.
⁶ Department of Research and Innovation, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105, India.

^* Corresponding author: kaliappan261975@gmail.com

Abstract

The present research aims to study the synergistic influence of nanoparticle reinforcement on the mechanical properties and water absorption outcome of jute nano SiC and nano carbon hybrid polymer composites. The results obtained in this study confirmed that there were substantial improvements in mechanical properties across the tensile, impact, and hardness results, following an increase in the concentration of nano SiC and nano carbon particle in the production of five composites in total. The material response to tensile stress, impact loading, and deformation indicated that the nanoparticle reinforcement option is a feasible strategy to improve the resistance of a material to imposed load and deformation. The water absorption test, on the other end, indicated a considerable reduction in water absorption after the introduction and increased concentration of nanoparticle in the composite formulation, suggesting a robust and superior resistance to water and dimensional changes. These findings support the use of nanoparticle reinforcement to improve the mechanical and water resistance capacity of jute-based polymer composites and seek to explore possible applications in the automotive, construction, and aerospace industries. The research approach utilized herein, therefore, assists the composites and other materials’ industries in providing means to optimize their formulation to enhance their mechanical and environmental properties.