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ENHANCING THE WEAR RESISTANCE OF GLASS FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTIC COMPOSITES THROUGH THE ADDITION OF BORON CARBIDE AND MULTI-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES

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The present study investigated the effect of various reinforcements, including boron carbide (B4C), multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), and a combination of both, on the wear resistance of composite materials made of glass fiber-reinforced plastic (GFRP). Four samples were used in the experiment, namely pure GFRP, GFRP with 0.2% B4C, GFRP with 0.2% MWCNTs, and GFRP with 0.2 % B4C and 0.2% MWCNTs. Samples are subjected to various speeds of 1 m/s and 2 m/s as well as weights ranging from 50 N to 150 N. The wear resistance of the composite materials was assessed using weight loss before and after the testing. The outcomes demonstrated that the wear resistance of GFRP was improved by the addition of either B4C or MWCNTs. The composite material that was reinforced with both MWCNTs and B4CNTs additionally demonstrated the highest wear resistance. The aerospace and automobile industries, which demand materials with great wear resistance, can benefit from the information this study offers. The wear resistance of GFRP might be greatly improved by adding B4C and MWCNTs as reinforcement, leading to a longer service life and lower maintenance costs. The study's experimental design and findings may also serve as a foundation for future studies on how to improve the wear resistance of composite materials in various environments.

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10.21608/jest.2023.298038

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Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes, glass fiber-reinforced polymer, Tribological behavior, coefficient of friction

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G. Yakoub

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Naguib

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Faculty of Engineering, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.

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20

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2

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41158

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2023-04-01

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2023-05-07

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2023-04-01

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23

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34

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2090-5882

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2090-5955

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JEST_Volume 20_Issue 2_Pages 23-34.pdf

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Journal of the Egyptian Society of Tribology

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ENHANCING THE WEAR RESISTANCE OF GLASS FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTIC COMPOSITES THROUGH THE ADDITION OF BORON CARBIDE AND MULTI-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES

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25 Dec 2024