BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV3I12065,
     title={Development of Jute Fibre Reinforced Natural Rubber Composite Material and Determination of Its Mechanical Properties},
     author={Prasanth P, Muhammad Hijas N M, Pramod P, Sivam H and Sivasubramanian P},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={3},
     number={12},
     pages={207--212},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV3I12065.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

Composite materials are a combination of two or more different components which generate a substance with performance characteristics exceeding those of individual ones. Natural fibre based composites are gaining attention these days. Natural fibre reinforced biodegradable composites are good alternatives for conventional materials due to cheaper cost, eco-friendly, recyclable and bio degradability. Jute fibre of different lengths is selected and it is mixed with natural rubber by allowing it to pass through roller mills. The different lengths of jute fibre selected are 5mm, 10mm and 15mm. Mechanical properties such as ultimate tensile strength, tear strength, swelling and hardness characteristics of the composites are tested. The results of the different tests show that the properties may vary with change in length of the jute fibre. Best result for curing time and tensile strength is obtained for 5mm mixture. Best result for tear test and swelling test are obtained for 10mm mixture. Maximum hardness is given by 15mm mixture. Characterization of the best specimen and jute fibre are examined using the SEM image. Thus from the result jute fibre has demonstrated its potential to be used as a filler in natural rubber.

Jute fibre, Natural Rubber Composite, Mechanical Property, Composite Material, SEM analysis