Fabrication of a Hybrid Natural Fiber Composite via Nito Fiber and Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Reinforcement

Rhaye Stephen B. Sosa; Carlo S. Emolaga; Jeremiah C. Millare

doi:10.4028/p-p1clQh

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Fabrication of a Hybrid Natural Fiber Composite via Nito Fiber and Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Reinforcement

Abstract:

In the field of natural fiber-reinforced composites, hybridization of fibers is commonly used to improve the composite’s properties further. Traditionally, this involves the incorporation of secondary fibers to compensate for the limitations of the primary reinforcing material. Recently, the integration of nanomaterials has emerged as a promising approach for hybrid composite fabrication. In this study, Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) were incorporated into the nito fiber-reinforced epoxy composite for further improvement of the composite’s properties. MWCNTs, when uniformly dispersed, serve as effective nanoreinforcements capable of improving both mechanical strength and thermal behavior. The incorporation of 0.10 wt% MWCNTs resulted in improved impact strength compared to both unreinforced epoxy and nito fiber-reinforced composites. The hybridized composites also exhibited higher peak temperature and overall thermal stability. Water contact angle measurements also indicated enhanced hydrophobicity upon MWCNT addition. However, excessive loading of MWCNTs led to agglomeration and subsequent deterioration of composite performance. These findings highlight the potential of MWCNTs as multifunctional nanofillers in natural fiber-based hybrid composites, offering improved impact resistance, thermal stability, and moisture resistance. Such hybrid systems expand the applicability of natural fiber composites to demanding sectors such as automotive interiors, construction materials, and consumer goods, where improved durability and environmental resistance are critical.