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This study investigates the mechanical and thermal properties of biocomposite in relation to their hybridization. Compression moulding was utilised to produce hybrid biocomposites composed of polyester resin reinforced with kenaf, jute, and three distinct combinations of kenaf/jute fibers. To increase the bonding of kenaf and jute fibers with polyester resin, a 5 percent NaOH solution was administered to them. The following stacking sequences were used to manufacture a total of five different types of laminates: polyester resin 80 wt%/kenaf fiber 20 wt%, polyester resin 80 wt%/jute fiber 20 wt%), polyester resin 80 wt%/kenaf fiber 5 wt%/jute fiber 15 wt%, polyester resin 80 wt%/kenaf fiber 10 wt%/jute fiber 10 wt%, and polyester resin 80 wt%/kenaf fiber 15 wt%/jute fiber 5 wt%. In the mechanical and thermal tests, it was discovered that the polyester resin 80 wt%/jute fiber 20 wt% biocomposites had increased strength compared to the other hybrid biocomposites investigated.

Reinforcing fibers, nanofillers, matrix materials, and manufacturing techniques all have a role in the mechanical characteristics of hybrid composites. MWCNTs-reinforced E-glass/Kevlar/epoxy composites are appropriate fillers for structural applications. The impact of different concentrations of MWCNT fillers (0.4%, 0.8%, and 1.2% wt) on the mechanical characteristics of hybrid composites has been studied. Tensile and bending strength, as well as hardness, were measured in compression-molded composites. The effects of compression pressure, mold temperature, and applied pressure on hybrid (0.8% MWCNT) were investigated. When it came to composite tensile and bending strength, compression pressure was the most important factor, closely succeeded by mold temperature and pressure period. Compression molding were optimized, resulting in a tensile strength of 183 MPa, a bending strength of 158.3 MPa, and a hardness value of 23.8 HV.

Aluminium (Al6061) with Graphite (Gr) and Titanium Carbide (TiC) particles of different configurations have been prepared using stir casting method. The development of aluminium with Gr and TiC composites has been confirmed with Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS) tests. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) study has been performed to identify the configuration of the composite material. In the current work, an attempt is made to study the mechanical and tribological behaviour of Al6061 reinforced with 5wt% Gr for different fraction of TiC hybrid composites. The addition of Gr was maintained constant and equal to 5 wt.% throughout the experiment. TiC was varied from 0% to 8 wt. % in a step of 2%. The effect of addition of Gr and TiC on microstructure, micro hardness, tensile strength, wear resistance were investigated. The results showed that aluminium reinforced with Gr and TiC exhibited better mechanical and tribological properties of composites. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]