Influence of Water Absorption on the Interlaminar Shear Strength and Fracture Toughness of Hybrid Hemp–Banana Fiber-Reinforced Composites (2025)

This study investigates the impact of water absorption on the interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) and fracture toughness of hybrid hemp-banana/epoxy composites, in comparison to pure hemp/epoxy and banana/epoxy systems. Building on previous work under dry conditions, this research focuses on moisture