Research Article

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Banyan/Ramie Fibers Reinforced with Nanoparticle Hybrid Polymer Composite

Table 1

Physical properties of ramie and banyan fibers [16, 17].

PropertiesRamie fiberBanyan fiberGranite particles

CategoryNatural fiberNatural fiberCeramic filler
TypeBidirectional woven fabric matBidirectional woven fabric matNanopowder
GSM200200
Fiber diameter0.241 mm (average)0.196 mm (average)100 μm (average)
Density1.50 g/cc1.69 g/cc2.65 g/cc