Mechanical property analysis of nanocarbon particles/glass fiber reinforced hybrid epoxy composites using RSM

This work aimed at the development of epoxy-based hybrid polymer matrix composites using a hand layup with clamp loading technique. Epoxy reinforced with glass fiber (stranded mat) and nanocarbon particles at different weight fractions were developed. Investigation on impact strength and flexural strength were studied and compared using response surface methodology (RSM). It is found that the percentage of reinforcement has a significant influence in the case of both flexural and impact strength. Hybrid composite with both glass fiber and carbon nanoparticles exhibited higher flexural and impact strength.