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@article{192743,
        author = {Tatineni Sravya},
        title = {Development and Characterization of Sustainable FRP Composites Reinforced with Cissus quadrangularis Fibers},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {3199-3201},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192743},
        abstract = {The increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly construction materials has encouraged the development of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites using natural fibers. In this study, Cissus quadrangularis fibers were explored as a novel bio-reinforcement for FRP composites. Laminates were fabricated using epoxy resin through the hand lay-up technique, and their mechanical and durability properties were evaluated. Conventional glass FRP (GFRP) was used as a control, while hybrid composites combining glass and Cissus quadrangularis fibers were also developed. Tensile, flexural, and impact tests were conducted along with water absorption, chemical resistance, and thermal aging studies. The hybrid FRP composite containing 70% glass fiber and 30% Cissus quadrangularis fiber exhibited superior performance, achieving a tensile strength of 415 MPa, flexural strength of 605 MPa, and impact energy of 26 J, representing improvements of 15–25% over conventional GFRP. Durability studies showed minimal strength degradation under moisture, chemical, and thermal exposure. The results demonstrate that Cissus quadrangularis fiber is a promising sustainable reinforcement for FRP composites suitable for structural strengthening applications.},
        keywords = {FRP composites, Cissus quadrangularis, Natural fibers, Sustainable materials, Mechanical properties, Durability.},
        month = {February},
        }