A Review on Recent Advancements in Low Velocity Impact Studies of Hybrid Polymer Composites for Low Load Structural Applications
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The emphasis on sustainability and environmental preservation has driven the widespread adoption of renewable and natural-derived materials across diverse application domains. Fibre-reinforced composites are currently experiencing substantial market demand within structural applications. Enhancing the eco-friendliness, renewability and lightweight nature of these materials will not only safeguard the environment but also enhance resource utilization efficiency. In contrast to artificial fibres such as kevlar and glass, natural plant fibres provide benefits such as cost effectiveness, lighter weight, biodegradability, ease of production, non-toxicity and environmental friendliness. However, natural plant fibres demonstrate reduced resilience to impact loads, thereby constraining their suitability for structural applications. Hybridizing natural and artificial fibres into a unified matrix can serve as a solution to enhance the toughness of composite materials. Low-velocity impact in composites presents a significant hazard, leading to diverse internal fracture and intricate failure mechanisms, ultimately resulting in a notable decrease in the structural properties of the composite. This review focuses on the low velocity impact properties of hybrid composites crafted to enhance their structural attributes. It further explores the various factors influencing the low-velocity response of composites such as fibre length, stacking sequence and so forth. Finally, it evaluates finite element analysis and Non-destructive testing techniques employed for assessing damage within the composites due to impact loading.
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