New composite materials promise stronger, more durable structures for the future!
The researchers studied how different amounts of MWCNT fillers affect the strength of hybrid composites made of E-glass, Kevlar, and epoxy. They found that the most important factors for the strength of the composites were compression pressure, mold temperature, and pressure period. By optimizing the compression molding process, they achieved a tensile strength of 183 MPa, a bending strength of 158.3 MPa, and a hardness value of 23.8 HV in the composites.
