Experimental Investigation of the Mechanical Properties of Carbon/Basalt/SiC Nanoparticle/Polyester Hybrid Composite Materials

In recent years, many researchers have focused on the preparation of carbon and basalt fiber-reinforced composites. As a result, the composites have gained popularity as an alternative to traditional materials such as wood, steel, and aluminum. Carbon and basalt fibers were used in a bidirectional w...

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Published in:Crystals (Basel) 2023-03, Vol.13 (3), p.415
Main Authors: Karthik, Krishnasamy, Rajamani, Devaraj, Venkatesan, Elumalai Perumal, Shajahan, Mohamed Iqbal, Rajhi, Ali A., Aabid, Abdul, Baig, Muneer, Saleh, Bahaa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aluminum
Automotive parts
Basalt
Carbon fibers
carbon/basalt fiber
Composite materials
crystal structure
Dynamic mechanical analysis
Fiber composites
Filler materials
Flexural strength
Graphene
Hardness tests
Heat resistance
Hybrid composites
Impact strength
Laminated materials
Laminates
Mechanical properties
Nanoparticles
nanostructure analysis
Particulates
Polymers
SiC nanoparticle
Silicon compounds
Tensile strength
Vacuum bags
Weight reduction
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Summary:In recent years, many researchers have focused on the preparation of carbon and basalt fiber-reinforced composites. As a result, the composites have gained popularity as an alternative to traditional materials such as wood, steel, and aluminum. Carbon and basalt fibers were used in a bidirectional woven mat, with particulates varying from 0 to 15 wt% nanoparticle SiC. The hybrid laminates were fabricated through vacuum bag infusion methods. The novelty of the research work lies in studying the influence of nanoparticle SiC-combined carbon and basalt fibers arranged in six stacking sequences, with LY556 used as polyester matrix. Specimens were prepared and tested as per ASTM standards. Tensile, flexural, impact, and hardness tests were performed on the obtained specimens and average values were obtained. It was found that 15% SiC filler addition enhanced (20%) the mechanical properties. Scanning electron microscope photos revealed the bonding between the fiber mat and the matrix of thecrystal structure. The obtained tensile strength was 346 MPa and the flexural strength was 388 MPa. Dynamic mechanical analysis showed that mechanical properties were improved with the addition of 15% SiCnanoparticles. Hence, this method can be used to manufacture structural applications and automotive parts.
ISSN:2073-4352
2073-4352
DOI:10.3390/cryst13030415