Summary
This examine aimed to find out the results of various Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNP) concentrations on epoxy-based polymer composites’ mechanical and tribological traits. Al2O3 (1 to five wt.%) and GNP (0 to 1 wt.%) bolstered epoxy matrix composites have been produced with sonication and stirring magnetic route. Mechanical, microstructural and tribological properties of composites have been investigated through X-ray diffraction (XRD), Archimedes’ Technique, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Power Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Raman spectroscopy, hardness, influence, tensile, compressive and put on assessments. The very best final tensile power and compressive power have been discovered at 62.83 and 137 MPa for 3 wt.% bolstered Al2O3 epoxy matrix composites, and it was noticed that there was a 38% and 17% improve in comparison with neat epoxy, respectively. The very best influence power was discovered for 3 wt.% Al2O3 and 1 wt.% GNP-reinforced composites and elevated by 19% in comparison with neat epoxy. The most effective hardness was discovered for 3 wt.% bolstered Al2O3 and 0.25 wt.% GNP-reinforced composite, and there was a 22% improve in hardness in comparison with neat epoxy. Additionally, the very best put on resistance (1.686×10−6 mm3/Nm) and lowest Coefficient of Friction (COF, 0.13755) have been decided for a similar specimen.
