Experimental investigation on the thermal characteristics of Kevlar/hemp intraply hybrid composites: Influence of various weaving designs

Senthilkumar, K (2024) Experimental investigation on the thermal characteristics of Kevlar/hemp intraply hybrid composites: Influence of various weaving designs. Industrial Crops and Products, 221. p. 119280. ISSN 09266690

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Abstract

In this work, several weaving designs of intra-ply woven fabric Kevlar/hemp fiber (KHE) reinforced epoxy hybrid composites are developed and their thermal characteristics are examined. Thermogravimetric analysis showed that intra-ply hybrid of plain and basket weave designs possessed highest thermal stability. The different weaving patterns of KHE hybrid composites have no effect on the glass transmission temperature (Tg) value as inferred from the differential scanning calorimetry results. The thermomechanical analysis clearly demonstrates the superior dimension stability of the hybrid composites with basket weave. Dynamic mechanical analysis reveals that twill weave KHE have exhibited the maximum storage modulus (2021 MPa), loss modulus (210 MPa) and lower tan delta (0.3090) values compared to all other composites. Based on the obtained results, it is denoted that all the fabricated KHE hybrid composites displayed improved thermal performance. It may be suitable for applications in thermal insulation panels, fire-resistant clothing, and automotive underbody shields.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Experimental investigations; Fibre-reinforced epoxy; Hybrid composites; Intra ply; Intraply; Ply hybrids; Thermal characteristics; Weave designs; Weaving design; Woven fabrics
Subjects: F Mechanical Engineering > Composites
F Mechanical Engineering > Reinforced Plastic
Divisions: Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User: Users 5 not found.
Date Deposited: 19 Aug 2024 10:15
Last Modified: 19 Aug 2024 10:15
URI: https://ir.psgitech.ac.in/id/eprint/950

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