Experimental evaluation of physicomechanical, tribological and optimality circumstances for Corchorus olitorius particle-based composites

Researchers are diligently striving towards generating sustainable successors for man-made fibers. Naturally derived fibers/fillers have gained much attention these days due to their use in the development of renewable and biodegradable components. This research emphasizes the physical, mechanical and tribological aspects of silanized Corchorus olitorius particle-based thermoset composites. With the help of a contact lay-up technique, varied weight fractions (0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 and 12.5%)-based composites as per ASTM standards were generated. The experimental results reveal that silanization promotes the interfacial relationship between particles of Corchorus olitorius and the matrix and also the established silanized particle-based composites demonstrated a potential modest density feature. The minimal weight fraction-based composite exhibited the best mechanical and wear-resistant features. Furthermore, the interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy Schweizer–Sklar power weighted average approach has been developed as a distinctive structure for obtaining the most effective composite material for any further industrial applications. From this optimization strategy, the specimen with 5 wt% particle content is found to be the best, followed by the specimen with 7.5 wt% particle content. This work highlights the crucial function of surface modification techniques, especially silanization, in enhancing the effectiveness and stability of composites that include Corchorus olitorius particles. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.