Comprehensive Review: Optimization of Epoxy Composites, Mechanical Properties, & Technological Trends
Jozef Jaroslav Fekiač1, Michal Krbata1, Marcel Kohutiar1
1Faculty of Special Technology, Alexander Dubcek University of Trenčín, Ku Kyselke 469, 911 06 Trenčín, Slovakia.
Polymers
|February 13, 2025
Summary
Advanced epoxy composites offer enhanced strength and sustainability through nanotechnologies and hybrid reinforcement. Innovations like bio-based resins improve performance for demanding industrial applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Polymer Science
- Composite Materials Technology
Background:
- Epoxy composites are vital in aerospace, automotive, construction, and energy due to high strength and resistance.
- Current research focuses on optimizing mechanical properties and exploring advanced applications.
- There is a growing demand for enhanced performance, reliability, and environmental sustainability in materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of current trends and advancements in epoxy composites.
- To focus on the optimization of mechanical properties through technological innovations.
- To highlight eco-friendly materials and their role in enhancing composite sustainability.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent literature on epoxy composite advancements.
- Analysis of the impact of nanotechnologies (graphene, TiO2, SiO2) on mechanical and electrical properties.
- Examination of hybrid reinforcement strategies (carbon, aramid, glass fibers) for improved interlayer strength and delamination resistance.
- Investigation of environmental innovations, including bio-based resins and self-healing mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Nanomaterials significantly enhance strength, fatigue resistance, and electrical properties of epoxy composites.
- Hybrid composites offer optimized interlayer strength and delamination resistance by combining diverse fiber types.
- Bio-based resins and self-healing mechanisms contribute to more sustainable and durable composite materials.
Conclusions:
- Technological innovations like nanotechnology and hybrid reinforcement are key to advancing epoxy composite performance.
- Eco-friendly materials and self-healing mechanisms are crucial for sustainable and long-term effective use.
- This review offers guidance for designing epoxy composites with tailored properties for future industrial needs, balancing performance with environmental responsibility.
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