INFLUENCE OF THE FIBER LAYER STACKING SEQUENCE ON THE PROPERTIES OF HYBRID COMPOSITES: A REVIEW

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1317412415012

• Palavras-chave: Hybrid composite. Synthetic fiber. Natural fiber. Sustainability.

• Keywords: Hybrid composite. Synthetic fiber. Natural fiber. Sustainability.

• Abstract:

  The hybridization of different types of fibers in the same matrix aims to combine the advantages of each material that constitutes it, through the balance between its mechanical properties and the economic requirements for its production and application. This phenomenon is especially observed when using natural fibers together with synthetic fibers, therefore, the partial replacement of synthetic fibers by natural fibers in polymer matrix composites results in a balance between low production cost/environmental impact and excellent mechanical properties. However, the mechanical performance of hybrid composites is subject to several variables, such as the specific properties of the fibers used, the type of material used as matrix and, mainly, the sequential arrangement of the reinforcement layers. Therefore, this article presents the most recent works that aim to investigate the influence of different stacking sequences of natural and/or synthetic fiber layers on the mechanical and ballistic behavior of hybrid polymer matrix composites.