Mechanical and Tribological Performance of Epoxy Composites Reinforced with YSZ Waste Ceramics for Sustainable Green Engineering Applications
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| Article Title | Mechanical and Tribological Performance of Epoxy Composites Reinforced with YSZ Waste Ceramics for Sustainable Green Engineering Applications |
|---|---|
| ERA Journal ID | 211247 |
| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | Alsaeed, Talal, Alajmi, Ayedh Eid, Alotaibi, Jasem Ghanem, Ganthavee, Voravich and Yousif, Belal F. |
| Journal Title | Processes |
| Journal Citation | 12 (11) |
| Article Number | 2609 |
| Number of Pages | 20 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG |
| Place of Publication | Switzerland |
| ISSN | 2227-9717 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12112609 |
| Web Address (URL) | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9717/12/11/2609 |
| Abstract | The growing need for sustainable materials in engineering applications has led to increased interest in the use of waste-derived ceramics as reinforcing fillers in polymer composites. This study investigates the mechanical and tribological performance of epoxy composites reinforced with Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia (YSZ) waste ceramics, focusing on the effects of varying ceramic content (0–40 wt.%). The results demonstrate that while the tensile strength decreases with increasing ceramic content, the wear resistance and surface hardness improve, particularly at 20 wt.% YSZ. These findings are highly relevant for industries such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing, where the demand for eco-friendly, high-performance materials is growing. This work aligns with the journal’s focus on sustainable engineering by offering new insights into the practical application of waste materials in high-performance composite systems. |
| Keywords | tensile; wear; epoxy; friction; ceramic |
| Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401609. Polymers and plastics |
| Byline Affiliations | Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Kuwait |
| School of Engineering |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/zv083/mechanical-and-tribological-performance-of-epoxy-composites-reinforced-with-ysz-waste-ceramics-for-sustainable-green-engineering-applications
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