Effect of water absorption on graphene nanoplatelet and multiwalled carbon nanotubes-impregnated glass fibre-reinforced epoxy composites
In this study, the effect of water uptake on graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) and multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-impregnated glass fibre-reinforced epoxy composites was examined. The composite was manufactured using a hand lay-up and vacuum bagging technique. The nanofiller was mixed with epoxy usi...
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| author | Ahmad, M. A. A. Ridzuan, M. J. M. Abdul Majid, M. S. Sapuan, S. M. Shahriman, A. B Mat, Fauziah |
| author_facet | Ahmad, M. A. A. Ridzuan, M. J. M. Abdul Majid, M. S. Sapuan, S. M. Shahriman, A. B Mat, Fauziah |
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| description | In this study, the effect of water uptake on graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) and multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-impregnated glass fibre-reinforced epoxy composites was examined. The composite was manufactured using a hand lay-up and vacuum bagging technique. The nanofiller was mixed with epoxy using a mechanical stirrer, high-shear mixer, and ultrasonic probe machine. In situ electromechanical testing was performed on the specimens. The study found that the weight content and type of nanofiller impact the composites' water uptake and mechanical properties. The water uptake of GNP–glass, MWCNT–glass, and GNP–MWCNT–glass hybrid composites decrease with the addition of different nanofiller contents. Adding a 1.5 GNP–MWCNT hybrid mixture increased the composite's tensile and flexural strengths to 269.3 and 294.4 MPa, respectively. The GNP–MWCNT–glass hybrid composite shows a positive synergy effect on the enhancement of water-ageing with self-sensing ability, while the GNP–glass, MWCNT–glass composites show a less positive effect on water ageing sensing behaviour. The nanofillers dispersion and fracture surface morphological observations were disclosed using a field emission scanning electron microscope. The results established that the GNP–MWCNT–glass hybrid exhibits good potential for in situ damage monitoring of composites and can support their development and application as a smart material. |
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| spelling | upm.eprints-1075472024-10-17T07:15:02Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107547/ Effect of water absorption on graphene nanoplatelet and multiwalled carbon nanotubes-impregnated glass fibre-reinforced epoxy composites Ahmad, M. A. A. Ridzuan, M. J. M. Abdul Majid, M. S. Sapuan, S. M. Shahriman, A. B Mat, Fauziah In this study, the effect of water uptake on graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) and multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-impregnated glass fibre-reinforced epoxy composites was examined. The composite was manufactured using a hand lay-up and vacuum bagging technique. The nanofiller was mixed with epoxy using a mechanical stirrer, high-shear mixer, and ultrasonic probe machine. In situ electromechanical testing was performed on the specimens. The study found that the weight content and type of nanofiller impact the composites' water uptake and mechanical properties. The water uptake of GNP–glass, MWCNT–glass, and GNP–MWCNT–glass hybrid composites decrease with the addition of different nanofiller contents. Adding a 1.5 GNP–MWCNT hybrid mixture increased the composite's tensile and flexural strengths to 269.3 and 294.4 MPa, respectively. The GNP–MWCNT–glass hybrid composite shows a positive synergy effect on the enhancement of water-ageing with self-sensing ability, while the GNP–glass, MWCNT–glass composites show a less positive effect on water ageing sensing behaviour. The nanofillers dispersion and fracture surface morphological observations were disclosed using a field emission scanning electron microscope. The results established that the GNP–MWCNT–glass hybrid exhibits good potential for in situ damage monitoring of composites and can support their development and application as a smart material. Springer Science and Business Media 2023-03-22 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107547/1/Effect_of_water_absorption_on_graphene_nanoplatele.pdf Ahmad, M. A. A. and Ridzuan, M. J. M. and Abdul Majid, M. S. and Sapuan, S. M. and Shahriman, A. B and Mat, Fauziah (2023) Effect of water absorption on graphene nanoplatelet and multiwalled carbon nanotubes-impregnated glass fibre-reinforced epoxy composites. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 33 (7). pp. 1802-1816. ISSN 1574-1443; ESSN: 1574-1451 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10904-023-02610-2?error=cookies_not_supported&code=b8340aed-dfe1-4c59-b1d6-f06f52eca603 10.1007/s10904-023-02610-2 |
| spellingShingle | Ahmad, M. A. A. Ridzuan, M. J. M. Abdul Majid, M. S. Sapuan, S. M. Shahriman, A. B Mat, Fauziah Effect of water absorption on graphene nanoplatelet and multiwalled carbon nanotubes-impregnated glass fibre-reinforced epoxy composites |
| title | Effect of water absorption on graphene nanoplatelet and multiwalled carbon nanotubes-impregnated glass fibre-reinforced epoxy composites |
| title_full | Effect of water absorption on graphene nanoplatelet and multiwalled carbon nanotubes-impregnated glass fibre-reinforced epoxy composites |
| title_fullStr | Effect of water absorption on graphene nanoplatelet and multiwalled carbon nanotubes-impregnated glass fibre-reinforced epoxy composites |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of water absorption on graphene nanoplatelet and multiwalled carbon nanotubes-impregnated glass fibre-reinforced epoxy composites |
| title_short | Effect of water absorption on graphene nanoplatelet and multiwalled carbon nanotubes-impregnated glass fibre-reinforced epoxy composites |
| title_sort | effect of water absorption on graphene nanoplatelet and multiwalled carbon nanotubes impregnated glass fibre reinforced epoxy composites |
| url | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107547/1/Effect_of_water_absorption_on_graphene_nanoplatele.pdf |
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