Effects of functionalized graphene nanoplatelets on the flexural properties of basalt fiber/epoxy nanocomposite system

This work investigated the effects of functionalized graphene nanoplatelets (FGN) addition on the flexural properties of FGN/basalt fiber/epoxy composite system. The specimens were fabricated by hand lay-up method with different weight percent FGN (0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5). Nanocomposites containing 0.4 wt.% and 0.3 wt.% FGN showed89.7% and 252.3% rise in their flexural strength and modulus of elasticity, respectively. Results highlighted the important role that FGN played in enhancing the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites. Improvement of properties could be related to the uniform dispersion of FGN in the matrix and also perhaps causing stronger interfacial bonding between the basalt fiber and the matrix in the nanocomposite system

کلیدواژه ها:

Graphene ، Basalt fiber ، Interfacial bonding ، Flexural strength ، Modulus of elasticity