Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Jute/E-glass Fabric Reinforced Hybrid Composites

Composite structures, that are one of the most critical materials of today, are being improved day by day with high performances besides their lightness. Textile reinforced composite structures constitute a key share among all composite forms. In these structures, textile components provide strength and dimensional stability to the composite material. In this study, the effects of different types of Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT, MWCNT-OH,MWCNT-COOH) on mechanical properties (tensile strength and impact strength) of jute/E-glass fabric reinforced hybrid composites were examined. Unsaturated orthophthalic polyester resin was used as the matrix material. Vacuum assisted resin transfer molding technique was utilized for the preparation of four-plied composite specimens. In sample codes, J and G refer to jute and E-glass fabrics, respectively.