Dynamics of Drone Blades Based on Polymer Nanocomposites Incorporating Graphene, Carbon Nanotube, and Fullerene.
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| Title: | Dynamics of Drone Blades Based on Polymer Nanocomposites Incorporating Graphene, Carbon Nanotube, and Fullerene. |
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| Authors: | Gomera, Workineh G.1 (AUTHOR), Tański, Tomasz2 (AUTHOR) tomasz.tanski@polsl.pl, Kim, Jung Yong3 (AUTHOR) jungyong.kim@siut.uz |
| Source: | Polymers (20734360). Mar2026, Vol. 18 Issue 6, p778. 20p. |
| Subjects: | Carbon nanotubes, Stiffness (Engineering), Polymeric nanocomposites, Rotors (Helicopters), Mechanical vibration research, Graphene, Fullerenes, Finite element method |
| Abstract: | Polymer nanocomposites offer significant potential for improving the strength-to-weight ratio and dynamic behavior of drone blades. This study examines the vibration characteristics of tapered aramid (Kevlar)/epoxy composite blades reinforced with nanocarbon fillers—graphene (2D), multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs, 1D), and fullerene (0D)—to determine the most effective filler for enhancing stiffness and operational stability. The laminated blades (300 mm length, 200 mm width, root thickness 13 mm, tip thickness 8 mm) incorporate ply drop-offs and a central honeycomb core. Modeling was performed using classical laminate plate theory integrated with the finite element method (FEM) in MATLAB (R2016a). Under clamped–free–free–free boundary conditions, the study considered rotational speeds of 750–2250 rpm, setting angles of 30–60°, various fiber orientations, and nanofiller contents of 0–10 wt.%. The results indicate that while the setting angle minimally affects natural frequency, it significantly influences damping in modes (1,2) and (2,1). Increasing nanofiller content improves stiffness, with optimal performance observed near 5 wt.%. At 1500 rpm in mode (1,1), MWCNTs provided the greatest enhancement. Overall, MWCNTs exhibited superior stiffness improvement and rotational stability compared to other fillers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Polymer nanocomposites offer significant potential for improving the strength-to-weight ratio and dynamic behavior of drone blades. This study examines the vibration characteristics of tapered aramid (Kevlar)/epoxy composite blades reinforced with nanocarbon fillers—graphene (2D), multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs, 1D), and fullerene (0D)—to determine the most effective filler for enhancing stiffness and operational stability. The laminated blades (300 mm length, 200 mm width, root thickness 13 mm, tip thickness 8 mm) incorporate ply drop-offs and a central honeycomb core. Modeling was performed using classical laminate plate theory integrated with the finite element method (FEM) in MATLAB (R2016a). Under clamped–free–free–free boundary conditions, the study considered rotational speeds of 750–2250 rpm, setting angles of 30–60°, various fiber orientations, and nanofiller contents of 0–10 wt.%. The results indicate that while the setting angle minimally affects natural frequency, it significantly influences damping in modes (1,2) and (2,1). Increasing nanofiller content improves stiffness, with optimal performance observed near 5 wt.%. At 1500 rpm in mode (1,1), MWCNTs provided the greatest enhancement. Overall, MWCNTs exhibited superior stiffness improvement and rotational stability compared to other fillers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 20734360 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/polym18060778 |
