A comprehensive experimental study of enhanced solid particle erosive resistance on the inner/outer surface of graphene nanoplatelets modified basalt/epoxy composite pipe

Basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) composite pipe is an excellent alternative to glass and carbon pipes in industry promising high recycling for used aerospace, marine, automotive. To enhance the solid particle erosion (SPE) properties of filament-wound BFRP while preserving its mechanical properties, were prepared employ non-functionalized graphene nanoplatelets (GnPs) at a reinforcement concentration 0.25 wt.% ultrasonication mixing technique. The SPE behavior GnPs non-reinforced characterized by axial radial positioning inner outer surfaces pipes. In each case, rates these evaluated five impingement angles (30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°) impact velocity 34 m/s. response both pipes' showed semi-ductile positioning, with maximum rate 60° angle. However, same presented 45° Besides, it explored that contribute improvement approximately 10%–55% erosive wear resistance damage analysis eroded was examined through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), effect upon micromechanisms discussed detail. Highlights increased pipe's resistance. Erosion on surface increases due accumulation. improved via lubrication properties.