[HTML][HTML] Recent advances on graphene: Synthesis, properties and applications

F Zhang, K Yang, G Liu, Y Chen, M Wang, S Li… - Composites Part A …, 2022 - Elsevier
Graphene has recently gained significant interest owing to its advantageous
physicochemical and biological properties. However, its preparation strategies, main …

Tribology of polymer-based nanocomposites reinforced with 2D materials

RM Ronchi, HG de Lemos, RK Nishihora… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
The study of friction and wear of different materials have gained increased attention due to
their influence in the component lifetime and on the energy efficiency of the systems. In order …

[HTML][HTML] Multifunctional basalt fiber polymer composites enabled by carbon nanotubes and graphene

KV Balaji, K Shirvanimoghaddam, M Naebe - Composites Part B …, 2024 - Elsevier
Basalt fiber (BF) is an eco-friendly fiber that can mitigate environmental footprint by enabling
lightweight composite systems and components. When combined with carbonaceous …

An experimental study on the effect of nanomaterials and fibers on the mechanical properties of polymer composites

C Thongchom, N Refahati, P Roodgar Saffari… - Buildings, 2021 - mdpi.com
This study aims to explore the tensile and impact properties (tensile strength, modulus of
elasticity, and impact strength) of polypropylene (PP)-based nanocomposites reinforced with …

Friction-reducing and anti-wear properties of 3D hierarchical porous graphene/multi-walled carbon nanotube in castor oil under severe condition: Experimental …

T Ouyang, W Tang, M Pan, J Tang, H Huang - Wear, 2022 - Elsevier
Traditional lubricants fail to meet the trend of green development. Consequently, eco-
friendly hybrid nano lubricants are synthesized by incorporating 0.5 wt% 3D hierarchical …

An experimental assessment of hybrid bolted/bonded basalt fiber reinforced polymer composite joints' temperature-dependent mechanical performances by static and …

H Ulus - International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 2022 - Elsevier
Bonded joint utilization is limited under elevated temperatures because of the polymer's
relaxation. The hybrid bonded/bolted (HBB) joining allows more durable joints than both …

[HTML][HTML] Damage tolerance of basalt fiber reinforced multiscale composites: Effect of nanoparticle morphology and hygrothermal aging

EF Sukur, S Elimsa, V Eskizeybek, A Avci - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Barely visible impact damages of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) have been the subject of
much systematic investigation, specifically with the combination of the service conditions …

Taguchi's DOE and artificial neural network analysis for the prediction of tribological performance of graphene nano-platelets filled glass fiber reinforced epoxy …

N Sharma, S Kumar, KK Singh - Tribology International, 2022 - Elsevier
For the present study, the tribological properties of glass-fibre reinforced epoxy (GFRE)
composites and GFRE doped with 0.5 and 1 wt% of graphene nano-platelets (GNPs), were …

Long-term salt-water durability of GNPs reinforced basalt-epoxy multiscale composites for marine applications

EF Sukur, G Onal - Tribology International, 2021 - Elsevier
In this paper, the corrosion behavior and wear performance of basalt/epoxy composites
exposed to salt-water were experimentally studied. Besides, the impact of graphene …

Experimental assessment of mechanical behavior of basalt/graphene/PP-g-MA-reinforced polymer nanocomposites by response surface methodology

H Taghipoor, A Fereidoon, A Ghasemi-Ghalebahman… - Polymer Bulletin, 2023 - Springer
The present study investigates the mechanical and morphological properties of
polypropylene (PP)-based nanocomposites reinforced with basalt fiber, graphene …