Discipline: Technology and Engineering
Subcategory: Materials Science
Session: 1
Room: Exhibit Hall A
Michael Falodun - Southern University and A&M College
Co-Author(s): Dr. Fareed Dawan, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA; Dr. Patrick Mensah, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA; Ekuase Okunzuwa Austine Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA
The use of high strength-to-weight ratio composites in diverse applications will facilitate performance that impacts national energy goals and the like. Hence, there is need to overcome the challenges faced by these advanced materials and their manufacturing process. Current research has identified hybrid composites to be a promising alternative to the pure composites materials but proper investigation is required for optimal composition of each constituent. Additive manufacturing is a flexible method that transforms this material into usable products with less material in an efficient manner. In this study, basalt and multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) are used to reinforce polyamide 6-based photosensitive resin using 3D printing manufacturing technique to develop a multifunctional hybrid composite. 10 to 40 wt. % of 10μm milled basalt fiber and 0.1 to 0.5 wt. % of MWCNT is used to produced material samples as the layer thickness (um) and energy dosage (J/m2) of the 3D printer is varied at a constant irradiance. Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and mechanical testing system (MTS) instruments are used to investigate the mechanical and thermal properties of this composite. Furthermore, finite element analysis (FEA) is carried out on a mini wind turbine blade using the optimum results of the material and manufacturing parameters to evaluate the structural integrity of the blade when subjected to wind loadings. Retrieved from http://energy.tms.org/docs/pdfs/phase_III_Report.pdf Retrieve from http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wind/pdfs/41869.pdf
Funder Acknowledgement(s): This research is funded by the Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST)
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Patrick Mensah, Patrick_Mensah@subr.edu
Role: I am doing all parts of this research under the guidance of my mentor