Flammability, morphological and mechanical properties of sugar palm fiber/polyester yarn-reinforced epoxy hybrid biocomposites with magnesium hydroxide flame retardant filler

This paper aims to study the surface morphology, flammability and tensile properties of sugar palm fiber (SPF) hybrid with polyester (PET) yarn-reinforced epoxy composite addition magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH) 2 ) as a flame retardant. The composites were prepared by hybridized Mg(OH) /PET different amounts SPF contents (0%, 20%, 35% 50%) using cold press method. Then these tested horizontal burning analysis, strength testing scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis. specimen (Epoxy/PET/SPF-35) incorporation retardant showed lowest rate 13.25 mm/min. took longer time propagate along Epoxy/PET/SPF-35 at same producing char. also had highest 9.69 MPa. Tensile PET yarn (SPF/PET)-reinforced was decreased 50% content due lack interfacial bonding between fibers matrix. Surface morphology analysis through SEM uniform distribution matrix less adhesion, which increased reduced polymeric composites. These have potential be utilized in various applications, such automotive components, building materials aerospace industry.