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Ali Farokhi Nejad1,2, Mohamad Yusuf Bin Salim3, Seyed Saeid Rahimian Koloor4,5
1Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy.
Polymers
|October 13, 2021
Summary
Hybrid composites combining natural and synthetic fibers offer a sustainable solution for advanced applications. This review covers material characterization, testing, and failure mechanisms of these composites under various strain rates.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Science
- Composite Engineering
Background:
- Polymer matrix composites are crucial in advanced industries.
- Ecological concerns drive interest in natural fibers.
- Hybrid composites (natural + synthetic fibers) offer a balanced solution for performance and sustainability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review material content of hybrid composites.
- To address material characterization methods across strain rates.
- To cover testing, failure, and damage mechanisms for hybrid and synthetic fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of hybrid composite materials.
- Analysis of material characterization techniques for varying strain rates.
- Compilation of data on testing methods, failure modes, and damage mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Identified diverse material compositions in hybrid composites.
- Highlighted various characterization methods applicable to different strain rate ranges.
- Summarized failure and damage mechanisms in hybrid and synthetic FRP composites.
Conclusions:
- Hybrid composites are a promising next-generation material.
- Understanding strain-rate dependency is vital for designing structures for harsh conditions.
- Further research into numerical and analytical models for composites under dynamic loading is warranted.
Keywords:
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