Nanocomposite Mineral Fibre Enhanced Systems
topic
Nanocomposite mineral fibre systems incorporate carbon nanotubes, graphene oxide, nanoclay, or silica nanoparticles into glass and carbon fibre composite matrices to improve interlaminar fracture toughness, fire resistance, and moisture barrier properties beyond what is achievable with conventional matrix resins alone, with nano-reinforced sizing on fibre surfaces providing nano-scale interfacial toughening at the critical fibre-matrix interface zone.
Role
Addresses the remaining performance limitations of conventional mineral fibre composites in interlaminar fracture toughness and fire reaction properties through targeted nano-scale reinforcement of the matrix and interface regions that govern these properties, potentially enabling next-generation composite structures with superior damage tolerance and fire safety performance without weight or processability penalties.