Mechanical and EMI shielding performance of glass/carbon hybrid composites with cellulose-paper interleaves after cryogenic conditioning


ESKİZEYBEK V., Üstün T., Demir O., YILDIRIM F.

Journal of Composite Materials, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/00219983261460332
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Composite Materials
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Applied Science & Technology Source, Chimica, Compendex, INSPEC, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Engineering Source (EBSCO), Materials Science & Engineering Collection (ProQuest), Technology Collection (ProQuest)
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: cellulose, cryogenic, electromagnetic interference shielding, hybrid composite, interface
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This research assesses the mechanical and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding performance of cellulose-interlayered glass/carbon hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer (HFRP) composites at room temperature (RT) and cryogenic (−196°C) conditions. Symmetric [GC]2[CG]2 and [CG]2[GC]2 arrangements were constructed. Mechanical testing demonstrated that augmenting the density of the cellulose interfaces markedly enhanced flexural performance, while concurrently resulting in a drop of tensile strength by as much as 23% owing to the development of weaker interlayers. Bending tests revealed that all-plane interleaving enhanced strength from 215 to 250 MPa for G/C and from 226 to 335 MPa for C/G; in cryogenic conditions, the flexural strength of C/G reached a maximum of 340 MPa. Additionally, all composite variations exceeded the 30 dB commercial reference value for EMI shielding effectiveness, while the cryogenically processed all-plane C/G laminate reached a SETot peak of 63 dB. The protective mechanism was mostly absorption-based (∼80%), augmented by the porosity configuration of the cellulose fibers and cryogenically produced micropores that facilitate repeated internal reflections. The results confirm the multifunctional efficacy of sustainable cellulose interlayers for high-performance applications under harsh conditions.