Experimental Analysis on Wear Behavior of Luffa–Date Leaves–Sawdust Hybrid Natural Fiber Composites

In the present day, natural fibers are a popular choice for researchers for creating various polymer composites because not only are they sustainable but also eco-friendly too. In the present world where there is an overuse of single-time use plastics and the usage of non biodegradable materials, natural fiber composites find itself in a vital role in various applications and research of engineering. It is very hard to choose an appropriate fiber for an application because the characteristics of the individual natural fiber depend on a large set of various properties which include where the fiber is harvested and the conditions at which it was harvested or even the fertilizers used for its growth and much more. The natural fibers which have been used in making the specimen are luffa fibers, saw dust, and date leaves which were reinforced with epoxy resin LY 556 matrix; the specimen fabricated was developed by hand lay-up technique, the natural fibers were dried in the sun for 36 h, and the fibers were mixed in different volume fractions in the ratios of 5(luffa): 3(date leaves): 2(sawdust), 4:5:1 and 6:3:1, respectively. The prepared sample is tested for flexural strength and tensile strength, and the result is shown graphically. Volume fraction of fibers is in the ratios of 5(luffa): 3(date leaves): 2(sawdust), 4:5:1 and 6:3:1, respectively.