Abstract
The investigation explores thermogravimetric (DTA/(mW/mg) and TG%) analysis and morphological traits of glass fibre-reinforced epoxy polymer matrix composites (GFRP) incorporating ball-milled ceramic fillers. ZrSiO4, TiO2, FeTiO3, and SiO2 fillers, at varying weight proportions (0:0, 2.5:2.5, 5:5 and 7.5:7.5 wt %) are blended with epoxy using liquid ultrasonication and compression molding to make composites. Ceramic fillers expedite onset of thermal degradation, elevate DTG peak temperature and enhance thermal stability compared to plain GFRP. The composites exhibit significant weight loss between 341.1 °C and 348.4 °C. Epoxy/E-glass fibre composite with 5:5 wt % fillers demonstrates superior thermal and structural characteristics compared to pristine sample.
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