Research Article

Production of nanoparticle reinforced composites using a prepreg winding machine

Volume: 18 Number: 2026 November 7, 2026
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Production of nanoparticle reinforced composites using a prepreg winding machine

Abstract

In this study, a prepreg winding machine was designed and manufactured for the production of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites, which are of critical importance for high-performance applications in the aerospace industry. The developed system features an adjustable-pressure, dual-mandrel compression mechanism that ensures the resin is impregnated into the woven fabric at precise ratios and guarantees the uniform distribution of reinforcing elements. To validate the machine’s functional performance, prepregs were produced by integrating graphene nanoplatelets and multi-walled carbon nanotubes at a weight percentage of 0.5% into an epoxy matrix. Analyses conducted in accordance with the ASTM D3171 standard have proven that the designed machine operates successfully, provides consistent fiber volume fractions, and demonstrates high operational performance. In mechanical tests, a 41.83% increase in tensile strength was observed in graphene nanoplate-reinforced composites compared to unmodified samples, while a 46.27% increase was observed in multi-walled carbon nanotube-reinforced composites. However, while the porosity in graphene-reinforced samples was 13.51%, it was found that the addition of multi-walled carbon nanotubes increased this value to 21.09% due to the effects of increased viscosity and agglomeration.

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Supporting Institution

Gazi University

Project Number

FGA-2024-9598

Ethical Statement

This study adheres to the ethical standards of your journal and does not involve any procedures requiring formal ethics committee clearance.

Thanks

This study was supported by the Gazi University Scientific Research Projects Unit. We would like to thank Gazi University for the support provided under the project code FGA-2024-9598. Additionally, we would like to express our gratitude to CES Advanced Composites & Defence Technologies Inc. for their cooperation in sample preparation and their contributions to the polymerization studies.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Material Design and Behaviors

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

November 7, 2026

Submission Date

May 2, 2026

Acceptance Date

November 7, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 18 Number: 2026

APA
Kızılkaya, N. H., Güldaş, A., Keklik, B., Bozoğlu, İ., Gülcan, İ., & Şanal, K. (2026). Production of nanoparticle reinforced composites using a prepreg winding machine. Uluslararası Teknolojik Bilimler Dergisi, 18(2026), 9-16. https://doi.org/10.55974/utbd.1942358
AMA
1.Kızılkaya NH, Güldaş A, Keklik B, Bozoğlu İ, Gülcan İ, Şanal K. Production of nanoparticle reinforced composites using a prepreg winding machine. IJTS. 2026;18(2026):9-16. doi:10.55974/utbd.1942358
Chicago
Kızılkaya, Nazlı Hazal, Abdulmecit Güldaş, Batuhan Keklik, İrem Bozoğlu, İrem Gülcan, and Kübra Şanal. 2026. “Production of Nanoparticle Reinforced Composites Using a Prepreg Winding Machine”. Uluslararası Teknolojik Bilimler Dergisi 18 (2026): 9-16. https://doi.org/10.55974/utbd.1942358.
EndNote
Kızılkaya NH, Güldaş A, Keklik B, Bozoğlu İ, Gülcan İ, Şanal K (November 7, 2026) Production of nanoparticle reinforced composites using a prepreg winding machine. Uluslararası Teknolojik Bilimler Dergisi 18 2026 9–16.
IEEE
[1]N. H. Kızılkaya, A. Güldaş, B. Keklik, İ. Bozoğlu, İ. Gülcan, and K. Şanal, “Production of nanoparticle reinforced composites using a prepreg winding machine”, IJTS, vol. 18, no. 2026, pp. 9–16, Nov. 2026, doi: 10.55974/utbd.1942358.
ISNAD
Kızılkaya, Nazlı Hazal - Güldaş, Abdulmecit - Keklik, Batuhan - Bozoğlu, İrem - Gülcan, İrem - Şanal, Kübra. “Production of Nanoparticle Reinforced Composites Using a Prepreg Winding Machine”. Uluslararası Teknolojik Bilimler Dergisi 18/2026 (November 7, 2026): 9-16. https://doi.org/10.55974/utbd.1942358.
JAMA
1.Kızılkaya NH, Güldaş A, Keklik B, Bozoğlu İ, Gülcan İ, Şanal K. Production of nanoparticle reinforced composites using a prepreg winding machine. IJTS. 2026;18:9–16.
MLA
Kızılkaya, Nazlı Hazal, et al. “Production of Nanoparticle Reinforced Composites Using a Prepreg Winding Machine”. Uluslararası Teknolojik Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 18, no. 2026, Nov. 2026, pp. 9-16, doi:10.55974/utbd.1942358.
Vancouver
1.Nazlı Hazal Kızılkaya, Abdulmecit Güldaş, Batuhan Keklik, İrem Bozoğlu, İrem Gülcan, Kübra Şanal. Production of nanoparticle reinforced composites using a prepreg winding machine. IJTS. 2026 Nov. 7;18(2026):9-16. doi:10.55974/utbd.1942358