Abstract
This paper explores the merits of combining high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE) fibres and glass fibres to form hybrid composites. Of particular interest was the effect of the various proportions of each fibre on the impact properties of the hybrid composites. Plasma treatment was used to investigate the effect of fibre/matrix adhesion on the hybridisation. The major conclusion of the work is that the 100% untreated HMPE composite shows the maximum energy absorption. However, when other properties, such as flexural strength, are taken into consideration the plasma-treated HMPE fibre composite with a few layers of glass at the centre offers the best compromise of properties.
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