Epoxy composites reinforced with nanomaterials and fibres: Manufacturing, properties, and applications
Reinforced epoxy composites are an important category of materials that meet industrial needs by addressing the limitations of standard epoxy systems. This review closely examines how different reinforcements, such as fibres (glass, carbon, basalt) and nanofillers (graphene, carbon nanotubes, nanocl...
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| description | Reinforced epoxy composites are an important category of materials that meet industrial needs by addressing the limitations of standard epoxy systems. This review closely examines how different reinforcements, such as fibres (glass, carbon, basalt) and nanofillers (graphene, carbon nanotubes, nanoclay, ceramics), are used either alone or in combination. These reinforcements significantly improve the mechanical properties (like tensile strength and fracture toughness), thermal stability, and electrical conductivity of epoxy composites. The review also discusses advanced fabrication techniques, including chemical vapour deposition and sol-gel processes, while highlighting the significance of achieving uniform dispersion and strong interfacial bonding for optimal composite performance. The results showcase impressive progress in durability, lightweight potential, and multifunctionality, making epoxy composites crucial for high-performance applications in aerospace, automotive, construction, and electronics sectors. Additionally, this review points out existing research gaps, challenges, and future directions that are essential for further advancements in the field. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-42b846d86b2749d7b9d7b51a6513fe312025-08-20T03:03:41ZengElsevierPolymer Testing1873-23482025-05-0114610876110.1016/j.polymertesting.2025.108761Epoxy composites reinforced with nanomaterials and fibres: Manufacturing, properties, and applicationsPooya Parvizi0Milad Jalilian1Karl D. Dearn2Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK; Corresponding author.Pooya Power Knowledge Enterprise, Tehran, IranDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK; Corresponding author.Reinforced epoxy composites are an important category of materials that meet industrial needs by addressing the limitations of standard epoxy systems. This review closely examines how different reinforcements, such as fibres (glass, carbon, basalt) and nanofillers (graphene, carbon nanotubes, nanoclay, ceramics), are used either alone or in combination. These reinforcements significantly improve the mechanical properties (like tensile strength and fracture toughness), thermal stability, and electrical conductivity of epoxy composites. The review also discusses advanced fabrication techniques, including chemical vapour deposition and sol-gel processes, while highlighting the significance of achieving uniform dispersion and strong interfacial bonding for optimal composite performance. The results showcase impressive progress in durability, lightweight potential, and multifunctionality, making epoxy composites crucial for high-performance applications in aerospace, automotive, construction, and electronics sectors. Additionally, this review points out existing research gaps, challenges, and future directions that are essential for further advancements in the field.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941825000753Epoxy compositesgrapheneCarbon nanotubesNanoclayCeramic nanofillersFibres |
| spellingShingle | Pooya Parvizi Milad Jalilian Karl D. Dearn Epoxy composites reinforced with nanomaterials and fibres: Manufacturing, properties, and applications Polymer Testing Epoxy composites graphene Carbon nanotubes Nanoclay Ceramic nanofillers Fibres |
| title | Epoxy composites reinforced with nanomaterials and fibres: Manufacturing, properties, and applications |
| title_full | Epoxy composites reinforced with nanomaterials and fibres: Manufacturing, properties, and applications |
| title_fullStr | Epoxy composites reinforced with nanomaterials and fibres: Manufacturing, properties, and applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Epoxy composites reinforced with nanomaterials and fibres: Manufacturing, properties, and applications |
| title_short | Epoxy composites reinforced with nanomaterials and fibres: Manufacturing, properties, and applications |
| title_sort | epoxy composites reinforced with nanomaterials and fibres manufacturing properties and applications |
| topic | Epoxy composites graphene Carbon nanotubes Nanoclay Ceramic nanofillers Fibres |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941825000753 |
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