• Jitendra Singh
• Rakesh Kumar

Natural fibers are the centre of attraction between researchers and people from academia due to eco friendly nature. The objective of this study is to analyze the mechanical behavior of Nettle, Sun hemp and Hemp fire reinforced polymer composite. Mechanical properties of composites changes with the change in shape, size and type of fibers. Chemical treatment of fibers was done using NAOH. Fiber loading was varied so as to measure the contribution of fibers in the mechanical properties of the composite. Bonding between fibers and epoxy is greatly increased due to chemical treatment which leads to better mechanical strength. Results shows that Nettle fiber polymer composites have better tensile and flexural properties as compared to Sun hemp and hemp polymer composite.

Natural fibers, Composite, Reinforcement, Polymer, Mechanical Strength

"Experimental Study of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 7, page no.317-320, July-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1807203.pdf

"Experimental Study of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 7, page no. pp317-320, July-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1807203.pdf