10 May 2024 | R. Venkatesh · Melvin Victor De Pources · Pethuraj Manickaraj · V. Sakthi Murugan
This study evaluates the performance of a hybrid epoxy/carbon fiber nanocomposite reinforced with nano alumina (Al₂O₃) particles. The composite is fabricated using hot compression moulding technology with an applied pressure of 100 psi for 5 minutes. The epoxy matrix is blended with 5 wt% Al₂O₃ and carbon fiber at 0, 10, 15, and 20 wt%. The hybrid nanocomposite with 5 wt% Al₂O₃ and 20 wt% carbon fiber shows optimal impact strength (7.8 J/cm²), microhardness (26 HV), and flexural strength (42 MPa), which are higher than those of the conventional epoxy composite without reinforcements. The study also evaluates the mechanical properties of the composite, including impact strength, microhardness, and flexural strength, and compares them with those of the epoxy matrix, epoxy/5 wt% Al₂O₃, and epoxy/5 wt% Al₂O₃/10–20 wt% carbon fiber hybrid nanocomposite. The hybrid composite is fabricated using a hot compression moulding machine with an electronic control panel for temperature and pressure monitoring. The composite is prepared by blending epoxy resin (10:1 ratio with hardener), nano alumina particles (50 nm), and chopped carbon fiber (2–4 mm). The hybrid nanocomposite is mixed with a mechanical stirrer at 50–100 rpm. The compression rectangular tool steel mould is cleaned and preheated to remove moisture and ensure composite quality. The study highlights the potential of hybrid epoxy/carbon fiber nanocomposites reinforced with nano alumina particles for improved mechanical performance. The results indicate that the hybrid nanocomposite with 5 wt% Al₂O₃ and 20 wt% carbon fiber has the best mechanical properties. The study also discusses the effects of different volume percentages of hybrid fibers on the mechanical properties of the composite. The results show that the hybrid composite has better mechanical performance than conventional polymer composites. The study concludes that the hybrid epoxy/carbon fiber nanocomposite reinforced with nano alumina particles has superior mechanical properties and is suitable for structural applications.This study evaluates the performance of a hybrid epoxy/carbon fiber nanocomposite reinforced with nano alumina (Al₂O₃) particles. The composite is fabricated using hot compression moulding technology with an applied pressure of 100 psi for 5 minutes. The epoxy matrix is blended with 5 wt% Al₂O₃ and carbon fiber at 0, 10, 15, and 20 wt%. The hybrid nanocomposite with 5 wt% Al₂O₃ and 20 wt% carbon fiber shows optimal impact strength (7.8 J/cm²), microhardness (26 HV), and flexural strength (42 MPa), which are higher than those of the conventional epoxy composite without reinforcements. The study also evaluates the mechanical properties of the composite, including impact strength, microhardness, and flexural strength, and compares them with those of the epoxy matrix, epoxy/5 wt% Al₂O₃, and epoxy/5 wt% Al₂O₃/10–20 wt% carbon fiber hybrid nanocomposite. The hybrid composite is fabricated using a hot compression moulding machine with an electronic control panel for temperature and pressure monitoring. The composite is prepared by blending epoxy resin (10:1 ratio with hardener), nano alumina particles (50 nm), and chopped carbon fiber (2–4 mm). The hybrid nanocomposite is mixed with a mechanical stirrer at 50–100 rpm. The compression rectangular tool steel mould is cleaned and preheated to remove moisture and ensure composite quality. The study highlights the potential of hybrid epoxy/carbon fiber nanocomposites reinforced with nano alumina particles for improved mechanical performance. The results indicate that the hybrid nanocomposite with 5 wt% Al₂O₃ and 20 wt% carbon fiber has the best mechanical properties. The study also discusses the effects of different volume percentages of hybrid fibers on the mechanical properties of the composite. The results show that the hybrid composite has better mechanical performance than conventional polymer composites. The study concludes that the hybrid epoxy/carbon fiber nanocomposite reinforced with nano alumina particles has superior mechanical properties and is suitable for structural applications.