Fabrication and Characterization of E-Glass/Jute/APP Hybrid Polymer Matrix Composites for Automotive Applications

Due to their unique qualities such as formability, room temperature processing, and affordable nature, polymer matrix composites (PMCs) merit a key part in the new generation engineering materials. The primary goal of this project is to evaluate the mechanical behaviour (flexural and tensile) of unfilled and 5, 10 Wt. percent ammonium poly phosphate (APP) filled Jute/E-Glass hybrid composites made using an open mould technique. The presence of APP has a significant impact on the mechanical characteristics of Jute/E-Glass/Epoxy composites, according to the results of the studies. The addition of APP powder increased the void percentage and densities in a reasonable way, however the tensile strength decreased steadily. The characteristics of Jute/E-Glass reinforced with 5 wt. percent APP are superior, whereas the tensile modulus of CJute/E-Glass reinforced with 10 wt. percent APP is better. To determine the best filler reinforcement %, APP, fibre topologies were compared to unreinforced composite laminates. For a better understanding of failure circumstances, SEM pictures of fragmented surfaces were collected.