Development of high-performance areca sheath fibre preform-reinforced epoxy composites for enhanced mechanical properties
Basavaraju Bennehalli,
Suresh Poyil Subramanyam,
Sakshi Shantharam Kamath,
Raman Kumar,
Ankit Sharma,
Wulfran Fendzi Mbasso,
Rajender Kumar,
Vivek John,
Anant Prakash Agrawal,
Department of Chemistry,
MVJ College of Engineering,
Chemistry Research Centre,
Visvesvaraya Technological University,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
s Institute of Engineering ,
Mechanical Engineering Research Centre,
Visvesvaraya Technological University,
Department of Chemistry,
s Institute of Engineering ,
Chemistry Research Centre,
Visvesvaraya Technological University,
Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering,
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College,
Jadara Research Center,
Jadara University,
Centre for Research Impact ,
Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology,
Chitkara University,
Laboratory of Technology and Applied Sciences,
University Institute of Technology,
University of Douala,
Department of Biosciences,
Saveetha School of Engineering,
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences,
Applied Science Research Center,
Applied Science Private University,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Graphic Era ,
Deemed to Be University,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Chandigarh University,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Uttaranchal Institute of Technology,
Uttaranchal University,
Mechanical Engineering,
Noida Institute of Engineering ,
Greater Noida
Journal of Composite Materials
Published online on January 14, 2026
Journal of Composite Materials, Ahead of Print.
This study examines the fabrication and mechanical testing of areca sheath fiber-reinforced epoxy composites as a sustainable alternative to synthetic fiber composites for lightweight uses. In line with global sustainability efforts such as COP27 and the ...