Abstract
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 nanoplatelet modification of epoxy matrix on the water absorption and wear performance of the multi-scale composite were also investigated. Results showed that GNPs modification reduced the water absorption by 50% and the coefficient of friction by 19% with less reduction in tensile strength and modulus of elasticity at the end of the 6th month. A detailed water absorption/wear/corrosion mechanism is given as supported by a systematic characterization.
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