Flexural Behavior of Fiber–Metal Laminates Reinforced with Surface-Functionalized Nanoclay

The effects of surface-functionalized Na+-montmorillonite nanoclay particles on the flexural behavior of E-glass fiber-reinforced aluminum (GLARE) laminates were investigated. The nanoclay particles were subjected to surface functionalization using 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propylamine to increase their co...

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Main Authors: Sh. Vahedi, S.M.H. Siadati, H. Khosravi, A. Shahrabi
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Language:English
Published: Semnan University 2018-11-01
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Online Access:https://macs.semnan.ac.ir/article_3287_df2567a1cf2cae87d5211c4c055343d5.pdf
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description The effects of surface-functionalized Na+-montmorillonite nanoclay particles on the flexural behavior of E-glass fiber-reinforced aluminum (GLARE) laminates were investigated. The nanoclay particles were subjected to surface functionalization using 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propylamine to increase their compatibility with the epoxy matrix and improve their dispersion within the matrix. Experimental results indicated that the GLARE laminates achieved the highest flexural strength (61%) and energy absorption (51%) at an addition of 3 wt% functionalized nanoclay. The highest flexural modulus (67% increase) was observed at an addition of 5 wt% functionalized nanoclay. The flexural properties of the functionalized nanoclay-filled GLARE laminates were significantly better than those of untreated nanoclay-filled GLARE laminates. Microscopic observations suggested that the introduction of functionalized nanoclay particles markedly enhanced the interfacial adhesion between the matrix and the E-glass fibers.
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spelling doaj-art-0d345420df634154bd7bb2082f32864d2025-08-20T01:56:56ZengSemnan UniversityMechanics of Advanced Composite Structures2423-48262423-70432018-11-015214915610.22075/macs.2018.13315.11303287Flexural Behavior of Fiber–Metal Laminates Reinforced with Surface-Functionalized NanoclaySh. Vahedi0S.M.H. Siadati1H. Khosravi2A. Shahrabi3Materials Science and Engineering Faculty, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, IranMaterials Science and Engineering Faculty, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, IranDepartment of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, IranMaterials Science and Engineering Faculty, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, IranThe effects of surface-functionalized Na+-montmorillonite nanoclay particles on the flexural behavior of E-glass fiber-reinforced aluminum (GLARE) laminates were investigated. The nanoclay particles were subjected to surface functionalization using 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propylamine to increase their compatibility with the epoxy matrix and improve their dispersion within the matrix. Experimental results indicated that the GLARE laminates achieved the highest flexural strength (61%) and energy absorption (51%) at an addition of 3 wt% functionalized nanoclay. The highest flexural modulus (67% increase) was observed at an addition of 5 wt% functionalized nanoclay. The flexural properties of the functionalized nanoclay-filled GLARE laminates were significantly better than those of untreated nanoclay-filled GLARE laminates. Microscopic observations suggested that the introduction of functionalized nanoclay particles markedly enhanced the interfacial adhesion between the matrix and the E-glass fibers.https://macs.semnan.ac.ir/article_3287_df2567a1cf2cae87d5211c4c055343d5.pdffiber-metal laminatesnanoclaysurface functionalizationthree-point bending testfracture surface
spellingShingle Sh. Vahedi
S.M.H. Siadati
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A. Shahrabi
Flexural Behavior of Fiber–Metal Laminates Reinforced with Surface-Functionalized Nanoclay
Mechanics of Advanced Composite Structures
fiber-metal laminates
nanoclay
surface functionalization
three-point bending test
fracture surface
title Flexural Behavior of Fiber–Metal Laminates Reinforced with Surface-Functionalized Nanoclay
title_full Flexural Behavior of Fiber–Metal Laminates Reinforced with Surface-Functionalized Nanoclay
title_fullStr Flexural Behavior of Fiber–Metal Laminates Reinforced with Surface-Functionalized Nanoclay
title_full_unstemmed Flexural Behavior of Fiber–Metal Laminates Reinforced with Surface-Functionalized Nanoclay
title_short Flexural Behavior of Fiber–Metal Laminates Reinforced with Surface-Functionalized Nanoclay
title_sort flexural behavior of fiber metal laminates reinforced with surface functionalized nanoclay
topic fiber-metal laminates
nanoclay
surface functionalization
three-point bending test
fracture surface
url https://macs.semnan.ac.ir/article_3287_df2567a1cf2cae87d5211c4c055343d5.pdf
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