Effect of Nanoscale Glass Fiber Dispersion on the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polymer Composites
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https://doi.org/10.54536/jsere.v2i2.7733Keywords:
Fiber Dispersion, Flexural Strength, Mechanical Properties, Nanoscale Glass Fiber, Polymer Composite, Tensile Strength, Thermal StabilityAbstract
High-performance polymer composites are becoming more and more common in Bangladesh and other industrial sectors worldwide. The automotive, construction, and electronic sectors all make extensive use of polymer composites because of their superior heat tolerance, high strength, and low weight. However, in many situations, traditional polymer materials do not offer adequate mechanical strength and thermal stability. Recent research on the application of nanoscale reinforcement has been conducted to overcome this restriction. Nanoscale glass fibers have the ability to enhance the material’s overall performance by forming robust interactions with the polymer matrix. The main objective of this study was to analyze the effect of nanoscale glass fiber dispersion and determine the changes in mechanical and thermal properties of polymer composites at different fiber densities. For this purpose, various composite samples were prepared using 0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8% nanoglass fibers, and their tensile strength, flexural strength, impact strength, and thermal stability were tested. The results of the study showed that the presence of fiber significantly improved the performance of the material. The tensile strength of the control sample was 42 MPa, while in the sample containing 6% fiber it increased to 61 MPa. Similarly, the flexural strength increased from 65 MPa to 88 MPa, and the impact strength increased from 3.1 kJ/m² to 5.2 kJ/m². Thermal stability also increased from 310 °C to 352 °C. These results indicate that nanoscale glass fibers are capable of significantly improving the mechanical and thermal properties of polymer composites through proper proportioning and effective dispersion.
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