Effect of Aging on the Performance of Polymer Composite: A Review

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | 02 | Page :
    By

    Ajay Kumar,

  • Pankaj Sonia,

  • Vijay Verma,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
  3. Associate Professor, Department of mechanical Engineering, BIET Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

The exceptional robustness, corrosion resistance, and lightweight design, polymer composites (PCs) are crucial to modern engineering escalating the utilization of polymer composite in structural applications including aerospace engineering, automobile engineering, etc. With a greater number of positive aspects, the polymer composite also deteriorate by different environment conditions with their exposing duration considered as aging of polymer composites. However, a variety of elements influencing the ageing process determine their long-term performance. The polymer composite commonly influenced by hydrothermal, radiation, thermal, mechanical and biodegradation aging significantly reduce the fracture toughness and tensile strength. Due to aging polymer composite deteriorate by weight loss, delamination, plasticization, micro cracking and fibre pullout defects. This covers general deterioration, environmental factors, and the effects of synthesis and production methods. The study offers important new insights into how aging affects the dependability and durability of certain materials. Additionally, it investigates accelerated ageing techniques and other experimental methodologies, providing workable solutions to improve the durability of polymer composites by adding reinforcements to the polymer matrix, such as nanofillers or nano clays. Through the advancement and consolidation of current information, this study provides engineers and researchers with useful guidance and practical tools to enhance the durability of polymer composites in a variety of applications.

Keywords: Polymer composite, Reinforcement, Aging, Hydrothermal aging, UV Aging, Thermal aging, Carbon fibre.

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