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In this work, the effect of graphite nanoparticles on the thermal, mechanical, physical, and fatigue properties of woven bamboo fiber hybrid composites was investigated. Different weight fractions of graphite nanoparticles are incorporated into the epoxy matrix to produce hybrid composites containing three layers of bamboo fiber/graphite using the hand layup method. The prepared samples are characterized using mechanical, thermal, and physical properties to understand the synergistic effects of hybridization. Results from the study show that the properties of the hybrid composites are improved with the addition of secondary reinforcement. For instance, the addition of graphite nanoparticles has improved the tensile strength, flexural strength, and impact properties up to 32.78%, 27.37%, and 172.4%, respectively. Further, TGA, DMA, and TMA experiments show that the thermal properties of the produced composites are improved with filler loading. The water contact angle studies show that the hydrophilic values increase from 54.4 to 74.5 with the increase in graphite particulates. Finally, fatigue properties represent the long-term stability of the composites under cyclic loading. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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