This research investigated the sound insulation performance of 3D woven hybrid fabric-reinforced composites using natural fibers, such as jute, along with E-glass and biomass derived from agro-waste, e.g., coffee husk and waste palm fiber. The composites made from pure E-glass, pure jute, and hybrid glass-jute configurations were tested for sound absorbance at frequencies of 1000 Hz and 10,000 Hz. A sound insulation chamber was used for measuring the sound reduction levels. Results show that the sound insulation performance of the panels was remarkably enhanced with composites containing natural fiber reinforcements. The jute-based composites provided the maximum insulation of sound, with waste palm fiber fillers in particular. At a frequency of 10,000 Hz, a noise reduction reaching 44.9 dB was observed. The highest sound absorption was observed in the 3D woven jute composites with the additive of waste palm fiber, which outperformed the other samples. When comparing the effect of coffee husk and palm fiber as biomass fillers, both exhibited notable improvements in sound insulation, but the palm fiber generally performed better across different samples. Although panels containing palm fiber additives appeared to reduce sound more than those containing coffee husk, statistical analysis revealed no significant difference between the two, indicating that both are efficient and eco-friendly fillers for soundproofing applications. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) confirmed the significance of the effect of reinforcing structures and biofillers on acoustic performance. This study demonstrated the possibility of using sustainable green materials for soundproofing applications within various industries.

Department of Material Science and Manufacturing Technology Faculty of Engineering Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Kamycka 129 Suchdol 165 00 Prague Czech Republic

Department of Sustainable Technologies Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Kamycka 129 Suchdol 165 00 Prague Czech Republic

Razi Metallurgical Research Center No 8 Fernan St HajGhasem Asghari Blvd Shahre Ghods Entrance Tehran P O Box 39 Iran

Sialk Industrial Innovators o 1 Daman Afshar Alley Unit 6 Africa Blvd Tehran P O Box 13 Iran

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