Graphene Particles Research Articles

Graphene nano particles to improve lightning dissipation on transmission lines

Lightning is the primary cause of outages for many high voltage transmission lines. One approach to reduce the frequency of these outages is the improvement of the grounding system using chemical ground enhancers to better disperse transient or fault currents into the soil. In this paper, the objective is to use graphene nano particles to improve the performance of commercial ground enhancers by exploration of 15 different commercial graphene nano particles used to reformulate 19 commercial ground enhancers and one natural ground enhancer. Incorporation of nano graphene particles is by high shear mixing method. The results show reduction in two of the commercial ground enhancers’ resistivity values by a factor of 60. Moreover, lightning impulse tests show that the use of graphene reduce deterioration of the ground enhancer, which can occur after high current events, thereby prolonging its efficacy. Due to the superior electrical conductivity and chemical stability of the graphene, the reformulated ground enhancers improve short-term performance in managing lightning current impulses, and provide a solution, which is likely to perform better over long periods. However, the compatibility of the constituent parts of the formulation is critical to long-term performance.

Performance prediction of IPMC modified with SiO2-SGO based on backpropagation neural network

Ionic polymer–metal composites (IPMCs) constitute a new type of artificial muscle material that is commonly used in bionic soft robots and medical devices because of its small driving voltage and considerable deformation. However, IPMCs are limited by performance issues such as low output force and small operating time away from water. Silicon dioxide sulfonated graphene (SiO2-SGO) particles are often used to improve the performance of polymer membranes because of their hydrophilicity and high chemical stability. Reported here is the addition of SiO2-SGO particles prepared by in situ hydrolysis to perfluorosulfonic acid in order to improve the IPMC properties. Also, a predictive model was constructed based on a backpropagation neural network, with the SiO2-SGO doping amount and the IPMC excitation voltage in the input layer and the driving displacement in the output layer. The results show that the IPMC prepared with 1.0 wt. % doping content performed the best, with a maximum output displacement of 47.7 mm. The correlation coefficient (R2) was 0.9842 and the mean square error was 0.000 370 73, which show that the predictive model has high predictive accuracy and is suitable for predicting the performance of the SiO2-SGO-modified IPMC.

Effect of coated graphene on friction and wear properties of nickel-based self-lubricating coatings prepared by laser cladding

Graphene is an ideal material for improving the self-lubricating properties of coatings, but the high-energy laser beam can damage graphene during the laser cladding process. Therefore, in this paper, amorphous silicon dioxide (SiO2) is used to surface coat graphene particles to obtain silica-coated graphene with core-shell structure (G@SiO2). By adding niobium carbide (NbC) as the ceramic reinforcing phase and G@SiO2 nanoparticles as the solid lubricant in Ni60, a self-lubricating composite coating was prepared on the surface of 45 steel matrix by laser cladding technology. It is shown that G@SiO2 can promote the grain refinement of NbC in the coating. On the other hand, the addition of G@SiO2 promotes the generation of hard phase of chromium carbide, which together with NbC improves the hardness of the material. The maximum microhardness of the composite coating was 946 HV, which was 302.7% higher than that of the 45 steel base material. The lowest coefficient of friction value of the coated material was 0.25, and the lowest wear amount was 2.45 × 106 μm3. Compared with the composite coating without added G@SiO2, the coefficient of friction of the coated material with the addition of G@SiO2 was reduced by 50% and wear amount was reduced by 62%.

DETERMINATION THERMAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NANO CARBON, GRAPHITE AND GRAPHENE REINFORCED RECYCLING POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITE SAMPLES

Polymer-based plastic materials occupy a major place in daily life. However, due to the nature of polymer materials, low thermal resistance and mechanical properties of these products, the need for new and sustainable materials in the industry has increased. With the rapid technological developments in advanced manufacturing industries such as aviation, marine, motor sports and defence industry, lightweight and high-strength composite products have become even more important. In this context, in this study, 1% carbon, graphene and graphite particle reinforced Polypropylene (PP) composite material mixed in a twin-screw extruder and MA/G series injection moulding machine standard tensile test sample produced. Melt Flow Index (MFI), Heat Deformation Test (HDT), tensile test, Shore-D hardness measurement and density tests performed on these test samples. According to the results obtained from these tests, the mechanical and thermal properties of the test samples produced from different composite materials were determined. The best mechanical and thermal properties occurred in the graphene particle. It formed in graphite and carbon, respectively.

Graphene powders as new contact nanopesticides: Revealing key parameters on their insecticidal activity for stored product insects

The overuse and reliance on pesticides has caused insects to develop resistance with global concerns. To address this problem extensive research is directed to find new and sustainable alternatives using chemical-free and resistance-free solutions for pest control. This paper presents a comprehensive investigation of the insecticidal properties of several types of industrially produced graphene powder materials such as graphene and graphene oxide (GO) with micro- and nano size and different structural and chemical properties as new contact nanopesticides against three major stored grain insects: the rice weevil Sitophilus oryzae (L.), the lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.)˙ and the larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus Horn. Bioassays were performed using different concentrations, i.e., 0, 100, 500 and 1000 ppm of graphene powders on the mortality of selected adult insects recorded after 3, 7, 14, and 21 days of exposure and progeny production after 65 days. Results showed that graphene oxide (GO) has no insecticidal efficacy while graphene powders with nano-size particles showed significantly enhanced insecticidal performance compared to micron-size graphene powders. The observed insecticidal effects are explained by the higher probability that nano-sized graphene particles adhere on the insect body compared to large particles. The mortality is proposed as the result of physical mode of action of attached graphene nanoparticles causing stronger interruption of the protective cuticle layer, gas respiratory functions and faster mortality. The findings of this study revealed that it is important to select graphene materials with optimal structural and interfacial properties to achieve the highest insecticidal performance in potential development of a new generation of sustainable insecticides.

Comparative Study of the Viscosities and Thermal Conductivities of Groundnut and Coconut Oils Dispersed with Graphene Particles Reinforced with Oleic Acid

This study addresses some challenges accrued using mineral oil as cutting fluid and suggest alternatives to suitable, eco-friendly, non-toxic and biodegradable solution using vegetable oil. Oils extracted from vegetables are environmentally friendly, biodegradable, and non-toxic compared with mineral oils. To investigate their optimal use for industrial applications, this study tested base oil's thermal-physical properties (kinematic viscosity and thermal conductivity). Temperatures of 400C and 1000C were considered for kinematic viscosity, and it was improved with the infusion of graphene nanoparticles and oleic acid. The thermal conductivities of the base oils at temperatures of 500C, 600C, and 700C were tested against the addition of graphene nanoparticles at the same temperatures with compositions of 0.001%, 0.003%, and 0.005%. Thermal conductivity of the groundnut oil at 50, 60 and 700C were 0.495, 0.320 and 0.225 Wm-1K-1. The average of the compositions at 50, 60 and 700C were 0.527, 0.33 and 0.25 Wm-1K-1. Compare to coconut oil at 50, 60 and 700C were 0.534, 0.318 and 0.214 Wm-1K-1, and the average of the compositions at 50, 60 and 700C were 0.622, 0.36 and 0.24 Wm-1K-1. Kinematic viscosity increments of coconut oil performed better than groundnut oil at 0.001wt% with 400C is 7.15% and 3.68% for groundnut oil. Groundnut edged coconut oil at 0.003wt% at 400C 17.98% and 11.83%. Similarly, with 0.005wt% at 1000C coconut oil improve with 63.70% compare 59.73% of groundnut oil. Groundnut oil has a higher viscosity index than coconut oil without the addition of nano-lubricant 436.3 and 209. With the infusion of nano-lubricant the average viscosity index for groundnut oil is 535.17 compare to 406.25 of the coconut oils. It can be verified that the infusion of graphene nanoparticles in both oils can be deployed in machining applications to reduce the friction between contacting surfaces and dissipate heat from the cutting zone.

A new investigation on graphene-reinforced 304L nanocomposite made by additive manufacturing process: Microstructure and tribology study

In this study, selective laser melting (SLM), as an additive manufacturing method, was applied to produce graphene/304L nanocomposites with various graphene particle sizes and contents. The effect of the graphene particle size (1 μm and 50 nm) and volume fraction on the microstructure behaviors, constitutional phases, mechanical performance, and wear characteristics of the SLM-processed nanocomposite specimens was studied. It was concluded that the reinforcing particle content and size play a remarkable impact on the densification features and the densification level improvs when the fine starting reinforcing particles are used, due to the development of the reinforcement–matrix wettability. In addition, the microstructure refinement and increased hardness values occurred in the SLM-processed nanocomposite system with the addition of reinforcing particles (both sizes). The wear examination indicated that the coefficient of friction (COF), wear rate, and mass loss decreased due to the reinforcement prominent effect, namely grain refinement and grain-boundary strengthening. According to surface topography analysis, the depth of the groove in the processed sample made by fine graphene reinforcement is lower than the other sample.

The biological and therapeutic assessment of a P(3HB-co-4HB)-bioactive glass-graphene composite biomaterial for tissue regeneration.

An ideal wound dressing should create a healing environment that relieves pain, protects against infections, maintains moisture, removes debris, and speeds up wound closure and repair. However, conventional options like gauze often fall short in fulfilling these requirements, especially for chronic or nonhealing wounds. Hence there is a critical need for inventive formulations that offer efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternatives. This study focuses on assessing the innovative formulation based on a microbial-derived copolymer known as poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate), P(3HB-co-4HB) bioactive glass and graphene particles, and exploring their biological response in vitro and in vivo-to find the best combination that promotes cell adhesion and enhances wound healing. The formulation optimized at concentration of bioactive glass (1 w/w%) and graphene (0.01 w/w%) showed accelerated degradation and enhanced blood vessel formation. Meanwhile biocompatibility was evaluated using murine osteoblasts, human dermal fibroblasts, and standard cell culture assays, demonstrating no adverse effects after 7 days of culture and well-regulated inflammatory kinetics. Whole thickness skin defect using mice indicated the feasibility of the biocomposites for a faster wound closure and reduced inflammation. Overall, this biocomposite appears promising as an ideal wound dressing material and positively influencing wound healing rates.

Determination of nano-graphene content for improved mechanical and tribological performance of Zn-based alloy matrix hybrid nanocomposites

The primary objective of this study is to explore the fabrication of a hybrid nanocomposite (HNC) composed of ZnAl40Cu2 alloy, graphene, and B4C particles, while also determining the optimal graphene reinforcement ratio for enhanced properties. Our methodology entails the production of HNC powders (HNPs) through mechanical milling, where we combine graphene nanoplatelets with B4C microparticles into ZnAl40Cu2 alloy powders. Throughout this process, we maintain a constant B4C content of 1.5 wt%, while varying the graphene content at 1.5 wt%, 3 wt%, and 4.5 wt%. Following the characterization of all produced powders, which includes an assessment of powder morphology, powder size distribution, and powder microhardness, we proceed to hot-press the HNPs to create bulk HNC samples. After consolidating the specimens, a comprehensive series of tests are carried out to determine microstructural, mechanical (hardness and tensile strength) and tribological properties. Our results reveal that the HNC specimen with graphene content of 3 wt% (referred to as A2) displays the most notable enhancements in properties. Specifically, A2 exhibits an impressive hardness of 163 HB, surpassing the hardness of the ZnAl40Cu2 matrix alloy, which measures at 133 HB. Furthermore, its ultimate tensile strength significantly outperforms the ZnAl40Cu2 matrix alloy, with a remarkable value of 223 MPa compared to 157 MPa. However, it is worth noting that the improvement in wear resistance for HNCs is most pronounced up to a certain threshold of graphene content, which is 3 wt%.

A plate containing a central rectangular hole made of PMMA resin and reinforced with graphene particles: low-velocity impact analysis

Purpose Due to the important and extensive use of graphene in the engineering structures, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the low-velocity impact (LVI) response of a graphene-reinforced plate with a rectangular central hole. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, Halpin-Tsai theory is used to model the mechanical properties of the plate made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) resin and graphene particles. First, the plate displacement field is presented, and then the strains and stresses are obtained. The motion equations are extracted using energy equations, Ritz method and generalized Lagrange equations. The verification of theoretical formulation shall be carried out using the ABAQUS finite element software suite. Findings The effects of graphene volume fraction, approaching the impact point to the corner of the rectangular plate, and different boundary conditions of the plate are studied for LVI of impactor with spherical tip on the rectangular central hole reinforced by graphene. Important responses of the impact, such as the contact force between the impactor and the plate as well as the displacement of the plate at the impact place, are investigated and analyzed in this research. Originality/value Considering the wide application of graphene in the engineering structures, the simulation of the LVI on the graphene-reinforced plate made of PMMA resin with a rectangular central hole is carried out in this paper using numerical and theoretical modeling.

Influence of triton-assisted coconut shell derived graphene nanoplatelets in water-based drilling fluid lubricity and shale inhibition application

Insufficient hole cleaning, cutting suspension, clay swelling, and filtrate invasion of the formation might result from inadequate drilling mud properties. For effective drilling and wellbore stability, water-based mud (WBM) rheology, lubricity, filtration, and shale inhibition must be optimized and controlled. WBMs react with clays and cause time-dependent borehole issues, which is their principal drawback. Moreover, prolonged exposure destroys certain WBM components, resulting in minimal mud properties. These indicate the need for multifunctional additives to improve WBMs. Thus, this study developed WBM systems employing graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and locally acquired discarded coconut shells to overcome severe drilling challenges. By adding triton-X100 to coconut shell-based graphene (GN-CS), a greater dispersion of modified graphene (GN-TX) particles was produced. Characterization, rheology, lubricity, inhibition, and filtration tests were performed on these GN-CS and GN-TX at concentrations of 0.125, 0.25, 0.375, and 0.50 wt%. Furthermore, biotoxicity, biodegradability, and heavy metal content experiments were performed to study the environmental impact of GN-CS and GN-TX. The results showed that GN-TX had good thermal resistance up to 300 °C with only a 10% loss in weight. Both EDX and FTIR tests showed that the epoxy, carboxyl, and hydroxyl groups are in the GNP-based materials' basal plane. The GN-CS and GN-TX had better fluid properties, including better lubricity, rheology, filtration, and inhibition over the base mud, and the optimal rheological model of the drilling muds was the Herschel Buckley model. The GN-TX (modified) decreased the fluid loss to 20.6–14.3 mL from 24.6 mL at 353 K, whereas the GN-CS (unmodified) reduced it to 21.3–16.7 mL. GN-TX and GN-CS decreased the coefficient of friction of WBM from 0.47 to 0.55 to 0.25–0.41 and 0.33–0.44, respectively, from 298 to 353 K. In addition, 0.50 wt% of GN-CS and GN-TX reduced the shale pellet swelling height to 5.4% and 5.6%, respectively, from 8.8%. Moreover, the EC50 values for GN-CS and GN-TX were about 54,000 mg/L and the BOD/COD ratio was about 47%. These results show that the GNP-based products are safe and biodegradable. The GNP-based materials have promising prospects for drilling in environmentally sensitive formations.

Investigation on mechanical and thermal behaviour of graphene bonded carbon/Kevlar hybrid fabric polymer composites

The present research is aimed to understand the influence of graphene-reinforced carbon/Kevlar hybrid fabric epoxy composites. Samples HG0, HG2, HG4, and HG6 are fabricated using four layers of fabric mat and with varying graphene weight percentage as 0, 2, 4, and 6 wt.%, respectively. Mechanical characterizations such as hardness, tensile, and flexural strength were individually assessed. Thermal stability is evaluated through thermos-gravimetric analysis. Composite HG6 with high filler loading showed 71% and 114.4% greater tensile and flexural strength compared to unfilled HG0 specimen. Similarly, HG6 exhibited greater thermal stability. Inclusion of graphene particles in higher concentration improved the interfacial bonding between fibre/matrix/filler system. Fracture surfaces are analysed using scanning electron microscopy to understand the failure mechanisms.

Comparative evaluation of microstructure & mechanical properties of stir-cast A713/TiB2 & A713/TiB2/Graphene hybrid composites

In this study, Aluminum A713 based composites have been developed by choosing TiB2 and Graphene as reinforcements.The composites are fabricated by using the stir casting technique. The prepared composites were characterized using Optical Microscopy (OM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). Tensile strength and microhardness of composites were tested using ASTM standards. The results showed that incorporating TiB2 and Graphene reinforcements into A713 alloy increased its hardness and tensile strength. SEM analysis was employed to evaluate the fracture surfaces and also to identify the impact of TiB2 and Graphene particles.

Chemo‐rheological and quantitative dispersion analysis of mass‐produced graphene‐unsaturated polyester based nanocomposites

AbstractRecent advancements in mass production of graphene powders utilize less energy‐intensive methods and milder chemicals compared to traditional lab‐scale techniques. This can influence the properties of the resulting graphene particles. This study investigates the effect of mass‐produced graphene powder on the curing and rheological properties of a resin transfer molding (RTM) grade unsaturated polyester resin. An objective dispersion quantification method was established to track the dispersion state of the nanocomposite throughout the curing process. The findings reveal that the graphene powder accelerated the curing evidenced by a shift in the peak temperature and gel point towards lower values. The sample containing 1 wt.% graphene exhibited remarkable dispersion stability with only 7.1% decrease by gelation. The resin matrix's low viscosity enhanced graphene particles mobility, while its fast‐curing nature allowed less time for agglomeration.Highlights Characterization of unsaturated polyester nanocomposites modified with an industrial‐grade graphene powder Real‐time in‐situ monitoring of graphene's dispersion state Quantification dispersion analysis for an objective dispersion assessment

Structure engineering and heteroatom doping-enabled high-energy and fast-charging dual-ion batteries

Sodium dual-ion batteries (SDIBs) have attracted extensive attention due to the high working voltage and low cost. Nevertheless, lack of robust anode materials that can achieve highly efficient insertion/extraction of sodium ions still remains a huge challenge to develop the high-performance SDIBs. Herein, we exhibited excellent long-cycling performance (capacity retention of 85 % over 2000 cycles) with large reversible capacity (1788 mA h g−1 under 0.2 A/g) as well as superior rate capability (721 mA h g−1 under 10 A/g) for sodium-ion storage by encapsulating red phosphorus within nitrogen-doped mesoporous graphene particles. And the structural stability of composite during sodiation was directly demonstrated using in-situ transmission electron microscopy. The results of density functional theory reveal that nitrogen doping and formation of PC chemical bonds within graphene matrix may improve the adsorption energy of P atoms and promote the sturdy contact. The adsorption energies of nitrogen-doped graphene for Na+ and PF6− are −2.12 and −3.62 eV, respectively, which shows that the doping of N element is beneficial to the adsorption of Na+ and PF6−. Upon pairing with nitrogen-doped mesoporous graphene particles as cathode, an innovative SDIBs with high energy-power-density of 324 W h kg−1 at 331 W kg−1 and 187 W h kg−1 at 2665 W kg−1 were manufactured. This study opens up an effective strategy towards high-performance SDIBs for electric vehicles and other applications.

Influence of graphene on corrosion properties of micro arc oxidation coatings on 7075 aluminum alloy

AbstractThis study uses 7075 aluminum alloy as the base material and employs micro arc oxidation technology to prepare ceramic coatings with different concentrations of graphene particles on the surface of the 7075 aluminum alloy. The effects of graphene particle concentration on micro arc oxidation behavior and coating performance were investigated through X‐ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, electrochemical testing, and other performance characterization methods. The research results show that the addition of graphene particles helps to promote the transformation of metastable γ‐Al2O3 to stable α‐Al2O3, thereby enhancing the corrosion properties of the coating. When the concentration of graphene particles is 3 g/L, the prepared micro arc oxidation coating has the maximum thickness and hardness, which are 17.13 µm and 886.76 HV0.3, respectively, while the porosity and roughness are the smallest, which are .39 µm and 4.79%, respectively. Electrochemical test results show that the self‐corrosion current density is the smallest at this concentration, which is 2.323 × 10−9A/cm2. Therefore, the addition of graphene particles can effectively improve the corrosion properties of 7075 aluminum alloy.

Sustainable production of graphene quantum dots from rice husk for photo‐degradation of organochlorine pesticides

AbstractThe controlled synthesis of two‐dimensional nanocrystals of graphene particles instead of amorphous carbon quantum dots is highly challenging and requires tremendous efforts to optimize the reaction conditions. It has been observed that as a significant bio‐compatible zero‐dimensional material, graphene quantum dots are considered as a novel material for opto‐electronics, energy, biological and environmental applications. However, very few are known about their utilization in photocatalytic degradation of pesticides, especially organochlorine pesticides which are resistant to removal by conventional wastewater treatment methods. In this work, graphene quantum dots were produced from rice husk at relatively low temperatures, resulting in an average particle size of 3.3 nm. The high resolution transmission electron microscopy clearly showed the formation of spherical quantum dots having lattice fringes and the selected area electron diffraction pattern showed the crystallinity of the graphene quantum dots. A study of photodegradation of three highly toxic organochlorine pesticides namely, dichlorodiphenyl trichloro ethane, cypermethrin and fenvalerate were carried out using as‐synthesized graphene quantum dots from rice husk. Interestingly, all these pesticides were found to be degraded around 60 % to 70 % under visible light conditions. It confirmed that synthesized graphene quantum dots from rice husk can act as prominent photocatalyst for the degradation of pesticides and other pollutants.

A high strength and high electrical conductivity copper based composite enhanced by graphene and Al2O3 nanoparticles

The rapid development of electrical and electronic engineering requires to further surmount the trade-off between the electrical conductivity and strength of Cu matrix composite. In this study, the surface of Cu–Al2O3 powder is selective for carbon sources, and only α-naphthol can prepare graphene. Graphene and Al2O3 particles are simultaneously incorporated into Cu matrix by hot-press sintering Cu–Al2O3 powders by internal oxidation coated with in-situ grown graphene. This composite exhibits a good combination of strength and conductivity (600 MPa of ultimate tensile strength and 81.7 % IACS of electrical conductivity) due to synergistic effect of graphene and Al2O3 particles. This composite fabricated by such synergistic more effectively retains the microstructure induced by plastic deformation during the cold-rolling process. Both graphene and Al2O3 particles uniformly distribute in Cu matrix. Coherent Al2O3 particles and graphene in situ grown can be well enhance to Orowan looping mechanism effect, and the addition of graphene in Cu matrix composite with Al2O3 particles can improve dislocation strengthening and dispersion strengthening at the same time. Our study provides an effective route to achieve simultaneously high strength and conductivity of Cu matrix composites.

Refining and Validating Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) for Robust Characterization and Quality Assurance of Graphene-Related Two-Dimensional Materials (GR2Ms)

Graphene-related two-dimensional materials available on the global market are manufactured using various production methods, with significant variations in properties and qualities causing serious concerns for the emerging multi-billion graphene industry. To address the limitations of conventional characterization methods probing the properties of individual graphene particles which may overlook the presence of non-graphene carbon impurities at a large (bulk) scale, this paper presents the refining thermogravimetric analysis as a complementary method for the reliable chemical characterization and quality control of graphene powders. A systematic parametric investigation of key experimental conditions such as sample mass and loading, heating rate, and gas environment and flow rate is performed to identify optimized settings for reliable thermal gravimetric measurements. These optimized conditions are evaluated through a series of comparative characterizations using industrially produced graphene, graphene oxide, and reduced graphene oxide powders, including their common carbon impurities. The ability of this method to provide both qualitative and quantitative analyses for characterizing graphene-related materials is confirmed. The optimized method is finally validated through an International Laboratory Comparison study and subsequently incorporated into a new standard. This low-cost, industry-affordable, and complementary characterization method is expected to enhance the quality control of manufactured graphene materials and make a valuable contribution to the growing graphene industry.

Quasi‐static and high‐rate in‐plane shear tests on aramid and carbon fiber woven composites featuring a nanoparticle‐enriched high‐density polyethylene matrix

AbstractNanoparticles are known to enable the modification of the properties of the material they are integrated into. In the context of ballistic protection, previous works have demonstrated that graphene and Montmorillonite (MMT) particles included in high‐density polyethylene (HD‐PE) and used as a matrix enable an increase in the ballistic performance, of consolidated woven aramid fabrics. Furthermore, the ballistic performance has been reported to be influenced by the in‐plane shear properties of the impacted materials. In this context, quasi‐static and high‐rate in‐plane shear tests have been conducted on two types of reinforcements, aramid, and carbon woven fabrics, consolidated by a high‐density polyethylene matrix enriched by graphene, MMT and a mix of graphene and MMT nanoparticles. The conducted investigations provide for the first time in the literature the results of high‐rate in‐plane shear tests on aramid woven reinforcement consolidated with nanoparticle‐enriched and not enriched high‐density polyethylene composites. Despite the use of the same reinforcement and enriched matrix material as in previous works of literature, no significant differences in terms of in‐plane shear behavior have been observed for any of the different types of nanoparticles integrated into the matrix. Nevertheless, the obtained results demonstrate a clear strain rate sensitivity of the tested materials.Highlights Aramid and carbon fabrics were consolidated with nanoparticle‐enriched HD‐PE Quasi‐static and high‐rate in‐plane shear tests were conducted No influence of the nanoparticles could be identified A clear strain‐rate sensitivity could be identified for both composites