Mechanical, morphological, and sustainability assessment of bio hybrid composites reinforced with sodium-acetate-treated and steam exploded banana fibers with coconut and walnut shell fillers

Pankaj Kumar, Rajiv Kumar, Raghvendra Kumar Mishra, Ravi Kumar Goyal, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Energy and Eco-Sustainability, Uttaranchal Institute of Technology, Uttaranchal University

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on May 21, 2026

Abstract

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This study investigates the development of bio hybrid epoxy composites reinforced with sodium acetate treated and steam exploded banana fibers in combination with coconut shell powder (CSP) and walnut shell powder (WSP) fillers, aiming to enhance ...