Fabrication of glass/madar fibers reinforced hybrid epoxy composite: a comprehensive study on the material stability

Abstract

The present study aims to examine the characteristics of a composite material composed of glass/madar fibers and porcelain particles, which are reinforced with epoxy. A compression molding technique achieves the fabrication of this composite. A comprehensive characterization was conducted by employing a mixture of analytical techniques, including X-ray Diffraction (XRD), mechanical testing, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). The composition of the composite was determined using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, which demonstrated the successful integration of porcelain fillers. The material exhibited notable mechanical properties, rendering it appropriate for utilization in structural applications. The utilization of SEM facilitated the examination of the microstructure of the composite material, thereby providing a deeper understanding of the interactions between the fibers and the matrix. DMA results revealed the glass/madar composite contained 4.2% higher viscoelastic properties when the addition of porcelain filler, thermal stability was improved up to the maximum temperature of 357 °C. This study provided significant insights into the properties of a hybrid epoxy composite consisting of glass/madar fibers reinforced porcelain particles.