Fabrication &Characterization Of Zns Microparticulate Filled Glass And Jute Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Polymer Composites

Abstract

Hybrid composites are one of the prominent materials being extensively developed and are gaining momentum due to features like greater flexibility in design, high specific strength and reduced cost of manufacturing. Hybrid composites exhibit better mechanical properties when compared to traditional composites. This research work is concerned with the fabrication and evaluation of the physical and mechanical properties of a new polymer hybrid epoxy composite consisting of glass fiber, jute fiber mat, ZnS micro particles and LY556 Epoxy resin with HY951 Hardener. The specimens was prepared using hand lay-up technique as per ASTM standard & was tested for Brinell Hardness, Water Absorption, Tensile Test and SEM micrograph analysis.