Static and dynamic mechanical properties of hybrid polymer composites: A comprehensive review of experimental, micromechanical and simulation approaches

Over the last decade various investigations have been carried out on experimental and numerical approaches to predict the influence of dual nanofillers (DNFs) and multiscale fillers (MSFs) in polymers. DNFs and MSFs reinforced polymer composites exhibit exceptional mechanical and thermomechanical properties by designing and controlling the material and process parameters. This paper discusses the current state of art of the manufacturing methodologies, influential parameters, micromechanical models and simulation approaches for static and dynamic mechanical properties of hybrid polymer composites. An extensive literature review is conducted to discuss experimental and micromechanical modulus of composites. Multiscale modelling strategy to take into account the simultaneous inclusion of DNFs and MSFs of different length scales using stochastic FEM modelling techniques have been reviewed. This review serves as a stand-alone reference for investigations on experimental, micromechanical models and multiscale simulation strategies of static and dynamic mechanical properties of DNF and MSF reinforced hybrid polymer composites.