The Effect of MWCNT and GNP on the Flame Retardant Properties of Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites

Nanotechnology in engineering is intended for achieving newer materials with immensely improved electrical, thermal and mechanical properties. The effectiveness of different fillers (micro nanoscale) on the flame retardant behaviour glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites were studied using cone calorimetry. In present investigation, fabrication ECR reinforcement pultrusion method was taken up. effect incorporation micron-sized ATH, carbon nanofillers like multi-walled nanotubes (MWCNT) Graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) investigated. With respect to properties, combination alumina (ATH) show better results as compared individual fillers. exhibit a good agreement more compact chars formed surface charred polymer. However, calorimetry fibre composite no significant improvement heat release rate. Further, Flame parameters minimal deterioration due ATH Studies morphology FESEM are well correlated