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.

    Author(s):Saghafi, Hamed, Palazzetti, Roberto ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3813-4090, Zucchelli, Andrea and Minak, Giangiacomo
    Item type:Article
    ID code:54033
    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:07 Dec 2019 04:19
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    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/54033
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