Publication: Effect of silica nanoparticles on mechanical properties of Kevlar/epoxy hybrid composites
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Karahan, Mehmet
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Jabbar, Madeha
Nawab, Yasir
Ashraf, Munir
Hussain, Tanveer
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Taylor & Francis
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The addition of nanofillers in high-performance reinforcement results in the formation of hybrid composites. The objective of this research is to determine the effect of silica nanofillers loading on the mechanical properties of Kevlar/epoxy composites for ballistic use. Produced hybrid composite laminates were tested for flexural properties, tensile Properties and impact energy absorption. DMA analyses were performed to investigate composite properties at elevated temperatures. It was observed that introduction of silica nanofillers enhanced flexural properties, tensile strength, and storage modulus of composites. Impact energy absorption was increased up to a specific extent of nanofiller addition. The findings of this study indicate that introduction of silica nanofillers on Kevlar fabrics is a promising method for enhancing mechanical properties of hybrid composite laminates.
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Hybrid composites, Ballistics, Silica nanoparticles, Mechanical performance, Energy-absorption capabilities, Ballistic performance, Behavior, Woven, Size, Absorption, Aramide fibers, Bend strength, Silica, Tensile strength, Composites, Impact, Mechanical properties, Bending strength, Energy absorption, Hybrid materials, Silica nanoparticles, Composite properties, Elevated temperature, Flexural properties, High-performance reinforcements, Hybrid composite laminate, Impact energy absorption, Mechanical performance, Laminated composites, Materials science
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Jabbar, M. vd. (2019). "Effect of silica nanoparticles on mechanical properties of Kevlar/epoxy hybrid composites". Journal of the Textile Institute, 110(4), 606-613.