Effect of silica nanoparticles on mechanical properties of Kevlar/epoxy hybrid composites. Issue 4 (3rd April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jabbar, Madeha; Karahan, Mehmet; Nawab, Yasir; Ashraf, Munir; Hussain, Tanveer
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Textile Institute. Volume 110:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 606
• Page End: 613
• Publication Date: 2019-04-03
• Subjects: Hybrid composites -- ballistics -- silica nanoparticles -- mechanical performance; Textile industry -- Periodicals; Textile fabrics -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 677.005
• DOI: 10.1080/00405000.2018.1529213
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-5000

Abstract

Abstract: 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.