| Title |
Investigation of basalt fibre fibre-reinforced epoxy composites using star-like polymers |
| Authors |
Pinto, Rochele ; Glaskova-Kuzmina, Tatjana ; Spacek, Vladimir ; Novakova, Marie ; Zeleniakiene, Daiva |
| DOI |
10.60691/yj56-np80 |
| ISBN |
9782912985019 |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
Proceedings of the 21st European conference on composite materials, (ECCM21). Vol. 3 - Material and structural behavior – simulation & testing: 2-5 July 2024, Nantes, France.. Nantes : European Society for Composite Materials (ESCM), 2024. p. 413-418.. ISBN 9782912985019 |
| Keywords [eng] |
basalt fibre ; star-like polymer ; mechanical properties |
| Abstract [eng] |
The study investigates the effect of star-like polymers on basalt fibre-reinforced plastic (BFRP) composites. Basalt fibres are chosen for their lower emissions and cost-effectiveness compared to alternatives like glass or carbon fibres, but they lack good adhesion with the matrix, which affects mechanical performance. The research entails mixing different weight percentages of star-like poly(nbutyl methacrylate)-(glycidyl methacrylate) block copolymer into a biobased matrix and reinforced with basalt fibres. Mechanical tests such as dynamic mechanical analysis, tensile, impact, and fracture toughness, were conducted to evaluate the influence of the star-like polymers on the composite’s performance. The study demonstrated that adding star-like polymers enhanced the mechanical properties of BFRP specimens, making them comparable to conventional composites. Scanning electron microscopy was performed to help visualise the interlaminar damage caused post mechanical testing. |
| Published |
Nantes : European Society for Composite Materials (ESCM), 2024 |
| Type |
Conference paper |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2024 |
| CC license |
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