Development and performance evaluation of silk fibroin fiber reinforced epoxy composites for lightweight structural components

Srinivasan Prasath, Shreyas Rajendra Hole, Kathapillai Arun, Sri Sabarinathan R, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Perumal Manimekalai College of Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International , Deemed University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, St Joseph, s College of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gnanamani College of Technology

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on June 10, 2026

Abstract

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This research presents the development and comprehensive performance evaluation of silk fibroin fiber reinforced epoxy matrix composites prepared from natural fibers of Bombyx mori (Bm), Antheraea pernyi (Ap), and Samia cynthia ricini (Sr). High volume ...