Processing and Characterization of Jute–Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Silka particles ( SiO2)

Abstract

This study studies the potential of adding silicon oxide (SiO₂) particles at volume contents ranging between 2 and 8% to jute fabric-reinforced epoxy composite to produce such hybrid composites of natural fiber-reinforced laminates, the vacuum-assisted resin infusion method was applied inthis study to produce high quality laminates Samples were tested for their mechanical behavior through tensile,hardness and impact tests.

Results indicated that the addition of particles had a significant effect on the tensile, hardness, impact behavior of the composites under investigation. Hybrid composites reinforced with 6 vol.% SiO₂ exhibited acceptable mechanical properties. The behavior was found to deteriorate at (SiO₂) contents beyond 6 vol.%.