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ArticleScientific reports2025

Investigation of the mechanical properties of pineapple leaf fibre-reinforced biocomposites.

Susai Manickam Paulsingarayar, Seenivasan Soundararajan, P Satishkumar, Jayant Giri, T Sathish, Muhammad Imam Ammarullah

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6 authors.

Susai Manickam PaulsingarayarDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, NPR College of Engineering and Technology, Natham, 624401, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3216-083X
Seenivasan SoundararajanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Rathinam Technical Campus, Coimbatore, 641021, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2155-9781
P SatishkumarDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Rathinam Technical Campus, Coimbatore, 641021, Tamil Nadu, India.
Jayant GiriDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, 441110, Maharashtra, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4438-2613
T SathishDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, 602105, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4912-5579
Muhammad Imam AmmarullahDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, 50275, Central Java, Indonesia. imamammarullah@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8845-7202

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study explores the production process and mechanical properties of biocomposites reinforced with pineapple leaf fibres. The biocomposite fabrication involves the use of various techniques, including compression moulding, to integrate the natural fibres into a polyester matrix. The mechanical performance of the resulting composites is evaluated through a comprehensive set of tests, including tensile strength measurements and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDX). Key factors influencing mechanical behaviour, such as fibre content, orientation, and production variables, are systematically examined. Additionally, the chemical composition of the composites is assessed to understand its role in their performance. The findings provide valuable insights into the potential applications of pineapple leaf fibre-based biocomposites in industries requiring lightweight, sustainable materials with enhanced mechanical properties. This paper aims to establish a clear link between production techniques and mechanical performance, highlighting the practical potential of these biocomposites for environmentally-conscious material solutions.

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AnanasBiocompatible MaterialsPlant LeavesMaterials TestingPolyestersTensile StrengthBiocompatible MaterialsPolyestersBiocomposite tensileCompressionPineapple leaf fibreX-ray spectroscopy (EDX)

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PMID40804310
PMCPMC12350942

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