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Doi: https://doi.org/10.62275/josep.24.1000001

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Exploration of the effects of seawater on the mechanical properties of JUCO/carbon epoxy composites: An experimental and numerical study

Volume: 02
Issue: 02
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Original Research Article
Exploration of the effects of seawater on the mechanical properties of JUCO/carbon epoxy composites: An experimental and numerical study
Nadim Mahmood Nayeem1*, Md. Foisal Hossain2, Muhammed Sohel Rana3 and Md. Shafiul Ferdous4
1Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna-9203, Bangladesh

2Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna-9203, Bangladesh

3Central Engineering Facilities, Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Ganakbari, Savar, Dhaka-1349, Bangladesh

4Independent Researcher, Rockville, Maryland-20852, USA

Year: 2025
Page: 125-130

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Abstract

In this current study, five types of strong, stiff, and lightweight composites were developed utilizing hand lay-up and cold press methods by the hybridization of JUCO and carbon fabrics. Before the fabrication of the composites, the surfaces of the JUCO fabrics were treated with a 5% NaOH aqueous solution. To evaluate and compare the mechanical characteristics of the fabricated composites, tensile, flexural, impact, and hardness tests were conducted. Specimens were also aged in artificial seawater (pH 8) for 150 days to explore the effects of seawater aging on the mechanical characteristics of the composites. Numerical analysis of the tensile and flexural properties was also done by the finite element method (FEM). The findings from the current study showed that hybridization with carbon fibers considerably enhanced the mechanical properties of the natural fiber-reinforced composites. On the other hand, a decrement in tensile strength, flexural strength, and hardness, and an improvement in impact strength were noticed due to fiber degradation as a result of aging in seawater. Results obtained from the numerical analysis also displayed good alignment with the experimental findings.

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Nadim Mahmood Nayeem1*, Md. Foisal Hossain2, Muhammed Sohel Rana3 and Md. Shafiul Ferdous4
I.H. 2024. Exploration of the effects of seawater on the mechanical properties of JUCO/carbon epoxy composites: An experimental and numerical study. Journal of Science and Engineering Papers . 
February 18, 2025.
  Doi: 10.62275/josep.25.1000020.
Nadim Mahmood Nayeem1*, Md. Foisal Hossain2, Muhammed Sohel Rana3 and Md. Shafiul Ferdous4
Exploration of the effects of seawater on the mechanical properties of JUCO/carbon epoxy composites: An experimental and numerical study.
  journal 2025, 18.
Nadim Mahmood Nayeem1*, Md. Foisal Hossain2, Muhammed Sohel Rana3 and Md. Shafiul Ferdous4
I.H. 2024. Exploration of the effects of seawater on the mechanical properties of JUCO/carbon epoxy composites: An experimental and numerical study. .Journal of Science and Engineering Papers . 
18 (1).
  https://doi.org/10.62275/josep.25.1000020.
Nadim Mahmood Nayeem1*, Md. Foisal Hossain2, Muhammed Sohel Rana3 and Md. Shafiul Ferdous4
I.H. Exploration of the effects of seawater on the mechanical properties of JUCO/carbon epoxy composites: An experimental and numerical study. Journal of Science and Engineering Papers . 
2025.
Nadim Mahmood Nayeem1*, Md. Foisal Hossain2, Muhammed Sohel Rana3 and Md. Shafiul Ferdous4
2024." Exploration of the effects of seawater on the mechanical properties of JUCO/carbon epoxy composites: An experimental and numerical study." Journal of Science and Engineering Papers . 
18 (1).
  https://doi.org/10.62275/josep.25.1000020.
Nadim Mahmood Nayeem1*, Md. Foisal Hossain2, Muhammed Sohel Rana3 and Md. Shafiul Ferdous4
I.H. 2024. " Exploration of the effects of seawater on the mechanical properties of JUCO/carbon epoxy composites: An experimental and numerical study." Journal of Science and Engineering Papers . 
18 (1).
  https://doi.org/10.62275/josep.25.1000020.
Nadim Mahmood Nayeem1*, Md. Foisal Hossain2, Muhammed Sohel Rana3 and Md. Shafiul Ferdous4
, "Exploration of the effects of seawater on the mechanical properties of JUCO/carbon epoxy composites: An experimental and numerical study". .Journal of Science and Engineering Papers . 
  journal Feb, 2025.
Nadim Mahmood Nayeem1*, Md. Foisal Hossain2, Muhammed Sohel Rana3 and Md. Shafiul Ferdous4
"Exploration of the effects of seawater on the mechanical properties of JUCO/carbon epoxy composites: An experimental and numerical study." Journal of Science and Engineering Papers . 
Feb, 2025.
  https://doi.org/10.62275/josep.25.1000020.
Nadim Mahmood Nayeem1*, Md. Foisal Hossain2, Muhammed Sohel Rana3 and Md. Shafiul Ferdous4
"Exploration of the effects of seawater on the mechanical properties of JUCO/carbon epoxy composites: An experimental and numerical study." Journal of Science and Engineering Papers . 
(Feb 18, 2025).
  https://doi.org/10.62275/josep.25.1000020.
Nadim Mahmood Nayeem1*, Md. Foisal Hossain2, Muhammed Sohel Rana3 and Md. Shafiul Ferdous4
Exploration of the effects of seawater on the mechanical properties of JUCO/carbon epoxy composites: An experimental and numerical study. Journal of Science and Engineering Papers . 
  journal [ Internet ] 18 Feb, 2025.
  [ Cited 18 Feb, 2025 ]
18 (1).
  https://doi.org/10.62275/josep.25.1000020.

Keywords

hybrid composites, JUCO/carbon fiber, mechanical properties, seawater aging, finite element analysis

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