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  • Mixed mode delamination in carbon nanotube/nanofiber interlayered composites

Kaynan, Ozge, Atescan, Yagmur, Ozden Yenigun, Elif and Cebeci, Hulya, 2018, Journal Article, Mixed mode delamination in carbon nanotube/nanofiber interlayered composites Composites Part B: Engineering, 2018 (154). pp. 186-194. ISSN 1359-8368

Abstract or Description:

Laminated composites mostly suffer from layer separation and/or delamination, which may affect the stiffness, strength and lifetime of structures. In this study, we aim to produce micron-scale thin carbon nanotubes (CNTs) reinforced adhesive nanofibrous interleaves and to explore their effectiveness when incorporated into structural composites. Neat polyvinyl butyral (PVB) and solutions containing low fractions of CNTs from 0.5 to 2 wt.% were electrospun directly onto carbon fiber prepregs. These interlayered laminates were cured above the glass transition temperature (Tg) of PVB to achieve strong interlaminar binding and also to resist crack re-initiation. The effect of CNTs presence and their mass fractions both on total Mixed-Mode I + II fracture toughness (GC) and crack length was investigated under Mixed-Mode I + II loading. Almost 2-fold increase in GC was reported in interlayered composites compared to non-interlayered laminates, associated to toughening effect of adhesive PVB/CNTs nanofibrous interlayers. Furthermore, the post-fracture analysis revealed the aid of CNTs interleaves in retarding delamination and afterward stabilization of crack propagation.

Subjects: Other > Engineering > H900 Others in Engineering
Funders: TUBITAK
Identification Number or DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.07.032
Date Deposited: 13 Aug 2018 15:16
Last Modified: 18 Sep 2019 14:23
URI: https://researchonline.rca.ac.uk/id/eprint/3599
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