EXPERIMENTAL CHARACTERIZATION OF GRAPHENE-BASED POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE
Composite materials are widely used in aerospace and other fields, mainly due to their light weight, high strength to weight ratio, chemical resistance and high fatigue life. Polymer matrix composites find extensive applications in aerospace industries. Currently, fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites constitute more than 90% of the total composite used in aerospace industry. The abundant use of composites in aerospace field has motivated the authors to take up an experimental work to figure out the necessary mechanical properties of a new polymer matrix composite (PMC). The method of manufacturing a PMC has used commercially available epoxy resin systems. PMC is one of the key survival materials in aerospace products whether it is for civil or military use. In the current work, an attempt has been made for a low cost manufacturing method.
epoxy, graphene, unmanned aerial vehicle, composite, laminate.