Influence of electrospun nanofibers on the interlaminar properties of unidirectional epoxy resin/glass fiber composite laminates

Saghafi, Hamed and Palazzetti, Roberto and Zucchelli, Andrea and Minak, Giangiacomo (2015) Influence of electrospun nanofibers on the interlaminar properties of unidirectional epoxy resin/glass fiber composite laminates. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, 34 (11). pp. 907-914. ISSN 1530-7964

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Abstract

Nylon 6,6 nanofibers were interleaved in the mid-plane of glass fiber/epoxy matrix composite laminates for Mode I and II fracture mechanic tests. The present study investigates the effect of the nanofibers on the laminates' mechanical response. Results showed that Nylon 6,6 nanofibers improved specimen's fracture mechanic behavior: the initial energy release rates GIC and GIIC increased 62% and 109%, respectively, when nanofibrous interlayer was used. Scanning electron microscope micrographs showed that nanofiber bridging mechanism enhances performances of the nanomodified specimens, still able to link the layers when the matrix is broken.

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Palazzetti, Roberto ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3813-4090

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  Item type:	Article
  ID code:	54033
  Dates:	Date Event 4 June 2015 Published 4 May 2015 Published Online 8 April 2015 Accepted
  Keywords:	composites, delamination, electrospinning, laminates, Engineering design, Manufactures, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, Polymers and Plastics, Materials Chemistry, Ceramics and Composites
  Subjects:	Technology > Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > Engineering design Technology > Manufactures
  Department:	Faculty of Engineering > Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management University of Strathclyde > University of Strathclyde
  Depositing user:	Pure Administrator
  Date deposited:	20 Aug 2015 13:46
  Last modified:	23 Sep 2021 05:08
  Related URLs:	Scopus publication
  URI:	https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/54033