Effect of nanofillers on the Mechanical Performances and Self-healing of Composite laminates: Article Review
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https://doi.org/10.31185/wjes.Vol13.Iss4.709Keywords:
Composite Materials, Self-healing, Damage failure, Mechanical performances, Mechanisms of self-healingAbstract
Advanced composite materials are widely used in different applications because of their superior performances. However, damage failures (i.e. micro- and meso-cracks) occurred in these materials after subjecting to apply loading lead to reduce in their mechanical performances. In addition, repairing process of these damaged composites to enhance their reliability and endurance is not possible at remote locations. In this regards, self-healing composites are fabricated to heal cracks and damages, to restrict failure and enhance the longevity of structures. It is widely employed in numerous applications, particularly in newly developed vehicles and space applications. In this article review, the influence of adding nanomaterials on the mechanical properties and the healing of damaged composite materials is discussed. Furthermore, the mechanical performance of composite materials is influenced by the presence of nanoparticles. Additionally, the self-healing processes and their mechanisms in composite materials were reviewed when subjected to impact, flexural, and tensile forces.
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