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Experimental Investigation of Mechanical Properties for Borassus Flabellifer and Carica Papaya Fiber Reinforced Polymer Hybrid Composites

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The aim of this research seeks to investigate the mechanical properties of Borassus flabellifer (Borassus palm) and Carica papaya (papaya) hybrid composites fibers reinforced in regards to strength, stiffness, and toughness under different test conditions. It also compares the performance of hybrid composites with composites based on individual fibers. The study involves two groups of composite materials. Group 1. The analysis of ultimate tensile strength of Borassus palm and Carica papaya composite value is 17.020 N/mm². Group 2. The analysis of impact strength of Borassus palm and Carica papaya composite value is 0.35. The hybrid composites, made from Borassus palm and papaya fibers are have very good Tensile and impact strength. That can be an alternative to synthetic fibers. In this study it observed that the hybrid composites, made from Borassus palm and papaya fibers are very suitable for mechanical applications.

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Materials Science Forum (Volume 1172)

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35-43

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https://doi.org/10.4028/p-pixOS0

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December 2025

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Rajendran Palaniyappan*, Sureshkumar Theivasigamani, A. Balamurugan, V. Kaviyarasu, M. Ravikumar, B. Vignesh

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Borassus Flabellifer, Carica Papaya, Epoxy Resin, Hybrid Composites, Impact Strength, Mechanical Properties, Natural Fibers, Tensile Strength

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