Effects of nanoparticles on the mechanical and thermal behavior of fiber reinforced polymer composites – A review

Abstract

Composite materials have a long track record of success. A lot of work is always being done to improve the use of composite materials because they are now a significant concern for the scientific community on a global scale. For Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composite materials, epoxy resin has recently proven to be a good choice for building high-performance polymeric composites. Up till now, a range of nano fillers comprised of carbon nanotubes and graphene nano-platelets, clay and oxide nanoparticles have been employed to improve mechanical characteristics. The impact of nanoparticles (heat-resistant fillers like graphene, silicon carbide, and aluminum oxide) regarding the structural and morphological behavior of epoxy composites will be studied as a result of the extensive development and research in this sector. This work intends to investigate the outcomes and findings of previous Mechanical and thermal properties on composite materials. There is also a discussion of the properties evaluation of the various composite laminates. The study's findings could lead to the design and fabrication of a material with superior mechanical properties, which would fundamentally alter how composite materials are used.