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Dynamic Mechanical Properties and Free Vibration Characteristics of Surface Modified Jute Fiber/Nano-Clay Reinforced Epoxy Composites

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Untreated and treated jute fiber and nano-clay in various ratios were used to fabricate jute/nano-clay/epoxy hybrid composites through compression molding method. The dynamic mechanical and free vibration behaviours were evaluated by varying the concentration of NaOH (2.5%, 5% and 7.5%) and wt.% of nano-clay (1, 3, 5 and 7 wt.%). Experimental outcomes disclosed that the storage and loss modulus, damping factor and natural frequency are influenced by concentration of NaOH solution and nano-clay content. A positive shift (towards higher temperature) in glass transition temperature and enhanced natural frequency of the composites after NaOH treatment and nano-clay addition confirmed that superior interfacial bonding exists between the jute fibers and epoxy matrix. Finally, the composites incorporated with 5% treated fiber and 5 wt.% of nano-clay is suggested for low strength structural applications in construction and automobile industries.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu, India

    S. Ramakrishnan

  2. Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, Tamilnadu, India

    K. Krishnamurthy

  3. Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India

    G. Rajeshkumar

  4. Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

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Ramakrishnan, S., Krishnamurthy, K., Rajeshkumar, G. et al. Dynamic Mechanical Properties and Free Vibration Characteristics of Surface Modified Jute Fiber/Nano-Clay Reinforced Epoxy Composites. J Polym Environ 29, 1076–1088 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-020-01945-y

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