Payman Adl

Dr. Payman Adl

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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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MSMatthias Schär
Matthias Schär
AYAta Yoosefinejad
Ata Yoosefinejad
NSNaresh Sanandiya
Naresh Sanandiya
HHHamed Heravi
Hamed Heravi
PAPayman Adl
Payman Adl
Christian BraunerChristian Brauner
Christian Brauner
Delamination is a critical failure mode in composite laminates that degrades the structural performance and load-carrying capacity. This study investigates the improvement of Mode I and Mode II interlaminar fracture toughness of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates through the interleaving of electrospun thermoplastic nanofiber mats. Nanofiber veils were inserted between carbon fiber plies to enhance resistance to delamination under tensile opening (Mode I) and in-plane shear (Mode II) loading. The effects of nanofiber interleaving were evaluated using double cantilever beam (DCB) tests for Mode I and end notch flexure (ENF) tests for Mode II. Both tests were conducted on a symmetric quasi-isotropic laminate [-45/45/90/05]s containing a thick unidirectional 0° ply at the mid-plane. Thermally induced residual stresses resulting from mismatches in ply coefficients of thermal expansion and unsymmetric arm lay-ups were accounted for in the experimental determination of fracture toughness. These stresses, generated during cooling from the cure temperature, influence the effective strain energy release rate and were included in the fracture toughness calculations to ensure accurate toughness evaluation and consistency with numerical predictions. The results demonstrate improved delamination fracture toughness, highlighting the potential of nanofiber interleaving for aerospace and wind energy applications.