Glass fiber influence on PP/Sisal/SiO2 nanofillers/glass hybrid nanocomposites/plain nanocomposite for mechanical property improvement
摘要
This experimental study aims to evaluate the impact of incorporating polypropylene (PP), sisal fibers, and SiO2 fibers into Glass fiber-based hybrid nanocomposites to enhance their mechanical properties. The primary focus is to analyze how variations in SiO2 fiber content influence the overall mechanical performance composed of PP, sisal, and Glass fibers. Hybrid nanocomposites are fabricated using varying concentrations of SiO2, and their mechanical properties, including tensile, flexural, and impact strengths, are systematically examined. To ensure a robust statistical foundation, G-power calculations with 80% power and α = 0.05 were conducted to determine an appropriate sample size for the study. Statistical analysis, including t-tests performed using SPSS, reveals significant differences in mechanical properties (p < 0.05) across the various SiO2 compositions. The results indicate that specific SiO2 fiber concentrations lead to notable improvements in the tensile, flexural, and impact strengths of the hybrid nanocomposites. In conclusion, the study demonstrates that the mechanical properties of hybrid nanocomposites made from PP, sisal, and Glass fibers are significantly affected by the inclusion of SiO2 fibers. A higher SiO2 fiber content is correlated with an overall enhancement in mechanical performance. These findings provide valuable insights into the role of SiO2 in improving the properties of PP/sisal/Glass hybrid nanocomposites, offering potential applications in advanced material engineering and furthering the understanding of SiO2’s contribution to composite materials.