Mechanical and tribological performance of neat epoxy, epoxy-graphene nanoplatelets, and epoxy-carbon nanotubes

Helena Guimarães, Karoline Sales de Oliveira, Joziel Aparecido da Cruz, Sandro Campos Amico, Thiago Doca, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Brasília, Department of Materials, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Published online on June 05, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Ahead of Print.
Epoxy polymer is widely used in adhesives, coatings, and composite structures due to its mechanical resistance, chemical stability, and low friction. However, high brittleness and low abrasive resistance limit its range of applications. In this work, an ...