MECHANICAL PROPERTIES EVALUATION OF CARBON PHENOLIC COMPONENTS WITH NANO ZrO2 AND GRAPHENE OXIDE FILLERS

Abstract

The effects of hybridization and the stacking sequence of hybrid composite 
materials under pressure-based impacts were investigated. Work focused on mechanical 
properties were optimized. 1.5% addition with 20 bar and curing temperature of 90℃ given 
better results in mechanical properties compared with other samples in previous experiments 
done. Further work carried out with parameters with curing temperatures 50, 70 and 900C and 
pressure 15,20, 25 bar with the addition for each sample a standard amount of 1% grapheme 
oxide added in fabrication process. The injection takes from the top nozzle middle nozzles 
and diagonal left nozzles for the following experimentation work. The optimal samples were 
tested for compressive and 3 point bending tests. L9 Taguchi method of DOE selected for the 
experimentation. The mechanical properties evaluation of carbon phenol components 
enhanced with Nano ZrO2 and grapheme oxide fillers showed significant improvements in 
both strength and durability. These fillers contributed to better thermal stability and increased 
resistance to wear and tear.