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Abstract

The growing adoption of hybrid polymer composite laminates in engineering applications requires enhanced mechanical performance without increasing the composite weight. This research aims to develop lightweight and high strength laminate composites utilizing hybridization and particle addition. The bidirectional Kevlar fibers (K), carbon fibers (C), glass fibers (G), and epoxy matrix were utilized in the fabrication process. Furthermore, graphene nanoparticles (GPNPs) were included at 0, 2, 3, 4, and 6 weight percentages in the composite laminate. The quasi-static sequence method (02C/452K/02G/02G/452K/02C) was employed in composite fabrication. The mechanical characterization analysis of tensile, flexural, interlaminar shear strength, and quasi-static punch shear tests was investigated. The hybrid composite laminate with the addition of 4wt.% graphene nanoparticles exhibited increased mechanical characteristics, with tensile, flexural, inter-laminar shear, and punch shear strength outcomes of ca. 266MPa, ca. 362MPa, ca. 82MPa, and ca. 198MPa, respectively, compared to laminates with other weight percentages. The particle addition aided in the effective load distribution as well as supported in the development of improved bonding between the fiber layers.

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    Uluslararası

  • Type

    Hakemli

  • Index info

    WOS.SCI

  • Language

    English

  • Article Type

    None

  • Keywords

    Hybrid polymer composites graphene nanoparticles structural effectiveness mechanical characteristics bidirectional fibers