Research Article

Effect of Moisture Content on Mechanical Properties of AAM Natural Fiber-Reinforced Isophthalic Polyester Composites

Table 2

Difference between the tensile behavior of AAM fiber with numerous natural fibers.

Fiber nameDensity (kg/m³)Diameter (um)Tensile strength (MPa)Tensile modulus (GPa)% Elongation

Cotton1600287–5975.5–12.63–10
Ramie1500220–93844–1282–3
Flax1500345–27.6–801.2–3.2
Hemp1480550–900701.6
Jute1460393–80010–301.5–1.8
Sisal145050–300227–4009–202–14
Pineapple144020–8041334.5–0.8–1
Leaf162782.5
Kenaf1400812504.3
AAM fibers160849.3–50051238.711.6