Enhanced Wear Resistance in Carbon Nanotube-Filled Bio-Epoxy Composites: A Comprehensive Analysis via Scanning Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy
This investigation focuses on the wear resistance and surface morphology of multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-filled bio-based epoxy composites. This study examines the impact of different MWCNT concentrations (0 Wt.%, 0.25 Wt.%, 0.50 Wt.%, and 0.75 Wt.%) on the wear properties of these composite...
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| author | Pavan Hiremath Rakesh Ranjan Vir DeSouza Ritesh Bhat Santosh Patil Balakrishna Maddodi B. Shivamurthy Teresa Castillo Perez Nithesh Naik |
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| description | This investigation focuses on the wear resistance and surface morphology of multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-filled bio-based epoxy composites. This study examines the impact of different MWCNT concentrations (0 Wt.%, 0.25 Wt.%, 0.50 Wt.%, and 0.75 Wt.%) on the wear properties of these composites. Techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) were utilized for comprehensive surface characterization. The results demonstrated a direct correlation between the MWCNT content and the wear resistance of the composites, which were corroborated by robust statistical analysis. Furthermore, SEM and AFM observations disclosed incremental enhancements in both wear resistance and surface quality as the MWCNT concentration increased. This research not only augments the understanding of wear mechanisms in bio-based epoxy composites but also aligns with the burgeoning focus on sustainable materials. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d4afb132b98948a0b7993317bd6937312023-11-24T14:49:57ZengMDPI AGJournal of Composites Science2504-477X2023-11-0171147810.3390/jcs7110478Enhanced Wear Resistance in Carbon Nanotube-Filled Bio-Epoxy Composites: A Comprehensive Analysis via Scanning Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force MicroscopyPavan Hiremath0Rakesh Ranjan1Vir DeSouza2Ritesh Bhat3Santosh Patil4Balakrishna Maddodi5B. Shivamurthy6Teresa Castillo Perez7Nithesh Naik8Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, IndiaDepartment of Information Technology, ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad 201009, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, School of Automobile, Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, Dehmi Kalan, Jaipur 303007, Rajasthan, IndiaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, IndiaHigher Technical School of Aeronautical and Space Engineering (Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Aeronáutica y del Espacio), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Pl. del Cardenal Cisneros, 3, 28040 Madrid, SpainDepartment of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, IndiaThis investigation focuses on the wear resistance and surface morphology of multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-filled bio-based epoxy composites. This study examines the impact of different MWCNT concentrations (0 Wt.%, 0.25 Wt.%, 0.50 Wt.%, and 0.75 Wt.%) on the wear properties of these composites. Techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) were utilized for comprehensive surface characterization. The results demonstrated a direct correlation between the MWCNT content and the wear resistance of the composites, which were corroborated by robust statistical analysis. Furthermore, SEM and AFM observations disclosed incremental enhancements in both wear resistance and surface quality as the MWCNT concentration increased. This research not only augments the understanding of wear mechanisms in bio-based epoxy composites but also aligns with the burgeoning focus on sustainable materials.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-477X/7/11/478CNT-filled bio-epoxy compositeswear resistancesurface morphologyscanning electron microscopy (SEM)atomic force microscopy (AFM) |
| spellingShingle | Pavan Hiremath Rakesh Ranjan Vir DeSouza Ritesh Bhat Santosh Patil Balakrishna Maddodi B. Shivamurthy Teresa Castillo Perez Nithesh Naik Enhanced Wear Resistance in Carbon Nanotube-Filled Bio-Epoxy Composites: A Comprehensive Analysis via Scanning Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy Journal of Composites Science CNT-filled bio-epoxy composites wear resistance surface morphology scanning electron microscopy (SEM) atomic force microscopy (AFM) |
| title | Enhanced Wear Resistance in Carbon Nanotube-Filled Bio-Epoxy Composites: A Comprehensive Analysis via Scanning Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy |
| title_full | Enhanced Wear Resistance in Carbon Nanotube-Filled Bio-Epoxy Composites: A Comprehensive Analysis via Scanning Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy |
| title_fullStr | Enhanced Wear Resistance in Carbon Nanotube-Filled Bio-Epoxy Composites: A Comprehensive Analysis via Scanning Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhanced Wear Resistance in Carbon Nanotube-Filled Bio-Epoxy Composites: A Comprehensive Analysis via Scanning Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy |
| title_short | Enhanced Wear Resistance in Carbon Nanotube-Filled Bio-Epoxy Composites: A Comprehensive Analysis via Scanning Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy |
| title_sort | enhanced wear resistance in carbon nanotube filled bio epoxy composites a comprehensive analysis via scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy |
| topic | CNT-filled bio-epoxy composites wear resistance surface morphology scanning electron microscopy (SEM) atomic force microscopy (AFM) |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2504-477X/7/11/478 |
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