Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Institutional Repository

Mechanical properties of electrospun nanofiber reinforced/interleaved epoxy matrix composites-a review

Shakil, Usaid A. and A. Hassan, Shukur B. and Yahya, Mohd Y. and Nauman, Saad (2020) Mechanical properties of electrospun nanofiber reinforced/interleaved epoxy matrix composites-a review. Polymer Composites, 41 (6). pp. 2288-2315. ISSN 0272-8397

Full text not available from this repository.

Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pc.25539

Abstract

Electrospinning has by far proved to be the most successful method to spin high aspect and surface area to volume ratio nanofiber for multidisciplinary applications. Its application, however, as reinforcement in fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites (FRPC's) started from interlaminar fracture toughness improvement through interleaving. Since then, its usage both in short fiber and nonwoven mat formation has been phenomenally increased to tailor mechanical properties. This review paper focuses on application of nanofiber in multiscale reinforced epoxy matrix composites for mechanical performance. After a brief overview of electrospinning and spinning parameters, it presents a case for nanofiber as reinforcement with attendant mechanisms to develop insight into nanocomposite performance. Next, it summarizes and shares findings of studies, carried out in last 10 years, seeking to enhance tensile, flexural, interlaminar toughness, impact, and fatigue properties of epoxy composites through electrospun nanofiber reinforcement. Finally, it presents a perspective to gain headways in nanofiber reinforced FRPC's research through a variety of processing and material variables.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:fracture toughness, mechanical property, nanocomposite, polymer nanofiber
Subjects:T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Divisions:Mechanical Engineering
ID Code:91032
Deposited By: Yanti Mohd Shah
Deposited On:31 May 2021 13:44
Last Modified:31 May 2021 13:44

Repository Staff Only: item control page