Influence of Graphite as a Filler on Selected Mechanical and Structural Properties of Layered Composites with Polyester-Glass Recyclate

Abstract

The search for recycling methods of composite materials indicated the possibility of using composites with polyester-glass recyclate as structural elements. The main aim of the article was to analyse the influence of the graphite percentage content on the mechanical and structural properties of such composites. Composite materials were made by hand laminating with 10% polyester-glass recyclate and graphite nano-additive. Samples for the static tensile test were prepared, which was carried out in accordance with the applicable standard on a universal testing machine. The obtained results showed that with the increase in the amount of graphite, the properties of the composite decrease; however, disproportionately to the % of its content.