Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
6th INTERNATIONAL POLYMERIC COMPOSITES SYMPOSIUM AND WORKSHOPS, İzmir, Türkiye, 2 - 04 Ekim 2025, ss.1-10, (Özet Bildiri)
In line with sustainability, recyclability, and reducing environmental impact goals, interest in natural and eco-friendly materials is rapidly increasing in the automotive industry. In this context, natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites stand out as a strong alternative to conventional materials by offering both environmental and structural advantages. In this study, separate hybrid PVC matrix composite materials were produced by combining hemp fiber—a natural fiber—with basalt fiber, known for its high-temperature resistance, and carbon fiber, recognized for its superior mechanical properties. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film was selected as the matrix material due to its thermoplastic nature, good processability, recyclability, and low cost. While hemp fabric is notable for its eco-friendly and lightweight characteristics, synthetic and mineral fibers aim to improve the mechanical and thermal performance of the composites. To enhance fiber-matrix interaction and strengthen interfacial adhesion, silane-based surface modification was applied. The composites were produced using the film stacking method followed by hot pressing; prior to production, parameters such as temperature, pressure, number of layers, fiber type, and arrangement were optimized. The produced samples underwent mechanical and microstructural tests. The results showed that hybrid structures containing basalt fiber provided the most suitable performance in terms of mechanical strength and surface integrity required for automotive interior trim panels.