Optimization of process parameters in fabrication of kenaf snake grass hybrid composites using grey fuzzy logic

Abstract

Although Synthetic fibers exhibit superior strength and stiffness, newlinetheir non-biodegradable nature and high energy consumption hinder their newlinedisposal capabilities. These issues have prompted the scientific community newlineand material scientists to explore the substitution of synthetic fibers with the newlineNatural fibers. In this context, Natural fibers offer high strength, newlinerenewableness, and biodegradability, making them a reliable replacement for newlinesynthetic polymer composites. However, mechanical and dimensional newlinevariations can cause ineffective stress transmission. Surface treatment, newlinehybridization, and appropriate manufacturing can optimize the compounding newlineprocess for commercial applications and high-quality production. newlineHybridization has been deployed in various interior and exterior parts of newlineautomobiles to address issues associated with synthetic materials such as newlineglass, carbon, and Kevlar. Numerous researchers are actively investigating the newlinecombination of two or more distinct lightweight materials to develop hybrid newlinematerials for structural applications, with a focus on sustainability, ecological newlinefriendliness, recyclability, and biodegradability of reinforcements. These unique newlineproperties and distinct features of various constituents collectively enhance their newlinemechanical and thermal properties, achieving synergistic effects. newlineIn this context, Natural Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composites newline(NFRHCs) offer multiple benefits over synthetic fibers, including lower newlinedensity, cost-effectiveness, acceptable specific strength, minimum health newlineconcerns, and renewability. Therefore, future generations may benefit from newlineusing bio composites as they offer superior performance while promoting newlinegreen manufacturing and cleaner production. newline