Investigation of heat response, protective layer efficiency and surface characteristics of fiber-based polymer composites: General review

Gaurav  Agarwal; Nitin   Johri; Shri Prakash Pandey; Padmesh  Tripathi; Rohit Kumar  Gautam

doi:10.62638/ZasMat1731

Authors

Dr. Gaurav Agarwal Shri Ram MurtiSmarak College of Engineering and Technology, Bareilly (U.P.) India Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9469-9462
Dr. Nitin Johri Delhi Technical Campus, Knowledge Park-III, Greater Noida (U.P.) India Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1578-9270
Dr. Shri Prakash Pandey Delhi Technical Campus, Knowledge Park-III, Greater Noida (U.P.) India Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6735-6584
Prof. Padmesh Tripathi Delhi Technical Campus, Knowledge Park-III, Greater Noida (U.P.) India Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9455-1652
Dr. Rohit Kumar Gautam Department of Mechanical Engineering, TeerthankerMahaveer University, Moradabad (UP) India Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5761-5231

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62638/ZasMat1731

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of thermal characteristics, coating effectiveness, and surface morphology on the performance of polymer matrix composites reinforced with fibers, fillers, and nanofillers. Various factors such as the type and nature of fibers (natural or synthetic), fiber orientation, matrix composition, reinforcement volume, and the presence or absence of surface coatings have been analyzed for their role in governing thermal response. Surface morphological analysis was carried out to understand the mechanisms of wear and the modes of material degradation. The contribution of reinforcement type and its proportion in enhancing wear resistance has also been evaluated. In addition, the role of abrasive parameters, including material type, particle size, and geometry, on the wear behavior of composite systems is examined. The study further explores the selection of coating materials, coating techniques, and their effectiveness in improving thermal and mechanical properties. Finally, a comparative assessment of simulated and experimental results is presented to validate the reliability of computational models in predicting wear and deformation behavior of composite materials.

Keywords:

Fiber orientation, Tribological aspect, Coating behavior, Thermal performance

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