Tribological Characterization of Epoxy Hybrid Composites Reinforced with Al2O3 Nanofiller

The addition of fillers to polymer composites induces a positive influence on the mechanical and tribological properties of the hybrid composites. These properties can be validated for possible uses such as automobile, construction, shipping, aerospace, sports equipment, electronics, and biomedical...

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Published in:Advances in materials science and engineering 2023-01, Vol.2023, p.1-10
Main Authors: Dilip Kumar, K., Shantharaja, M., Kiran, M. D., Rajesh, M., Kumar, Nithin, Lenin, Haiter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addition polymerization
Adhesive wear
Aluminum oxide
Avionics
Bond strength
Coefficient of friction
Fillers
Glass fiber reinforced plastics
Glass-epoxy composites
Hybrid composites
Impact strength
Interfacial bonding
Mechanical properties
Nanocomposites
Nanoparticles
Nylon 6
Polymer matrix composites
Polymers
Pressure distribution
Sporting goods
Tribology
Wear rate
Wear resistance
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Summary:The addition of fillers to polymer composites induces a positive influence on the mechanical and tribological properties of the hybrid composites. These properties can be validated for possible uses such as automobile, construction, shipping, aerospace, sports equipment, electronics, and biomedical domains. In the present research, epoxy matrix reinforced with nylon-6 fibers and glass fibers were prepared using the solution blend technique. Alumina nanoparticles are added as fillers to enhance the properties of epoxy hybrid composites. The large surface area of interaction of nanofillers exhibits better adhesion between matrix and fibers of composites, and it significantly affects the various properties of composites. The tribological characteristics of fabricated epoxy hybrid composites were evaluated under various parameters and conditions. The results revealed that the addition of nanofiller significantly reduces the wear loss of epoxy hybrid nanocomposites. The wear resistance of epoxy hybrid composites increased with increase in addition of nanofiller up to 1.0%, and it slightly decreased with the further addition of filler. The Taguchi analysis was carried out for the least coefficient of friction and specific wear rate. The analysis found that the specific wear rate and coefficient of friction mainly depend on load, followed by speed and nanofiller. The fractured and worn surface of Al2O3-filled epoxy hybrid composites was analysed using SEM.
ISSN:1687-8434
1687-8442
DOI:10.1155/2023/8196933