A review on the recent advances on improving the properties of epoxy nanocomposites for thermal, mechanical, and tribological applications: challenges and recommendations

Epoxy nanocomposites are progressively used in the field of mechanical friction because of their unique advantages of lightweight, high strength, wear resistance, and resistance to load. Reports have it that epoxy nanocomposites do face mechanical properties degradation, hence limit their friction and wear performance over a long period of exposure. The review focused on recent advances on the properties improvements of epoxy nanocomposites for mechanical and tribological applications. Thus, the review study summarizes the effects of nano-inorganic and carbon based nanofillers on the thermal, mechanical, and tribological properties of epoxy matrix. It was concluded with advancement, challenges, and recommendations.