Silane-Treated Glass Fibre-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: A Review of Nanofillers and Fibre Configurations 


Vol. 27,  No. 3, pp. 1041-1061, Mar.  2026
10.1007/s12221-026-01312-z


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Thermoset composites, commonly used in aerospace applications, offer excellent mechanical strength but face challenges related to repairability, recyclability, and limited energy absorption. As industries increasingly shift towards sustainable and damage-resistant materials, glass fibre-reinforced thermoplastics incorporating nanofillers, such as graphene, have attracted growing attention for their ability to enhance mechanical performance and durability under demanding service conditions. The main objective of this review is to evaluate and optimise glass fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites modified with silane treatment and nanofillers through the implementation of a quasi-isotropic stacking sequence mechanism. This study reviews and analyses previous research that primarily involved the extrusion of thermoplastics with graphene nanofillers, followed by mechanical (tensile and impact) and thermal evaluations, as well as morphological assessments using scanning electron microscopy to examine the effects of fibre treatment, mesh configuration, and nanofiller dispersion. Findings from these studies reveal that the inclusion of graphene nanofillers in glass fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites can enhance tensile strength by approximately 16%, improve impact resistance by 37–78%, and increase thermal stability by 15–20%. Overall, this review concludes that the addition of graphene significantly improves mechanical strength, thermal stability, and energy absorption, addressing performance and sustainability concerns in high-demand sectors. The insights presented also highlight potential pathways for future work aimed at refining composite composition, improving durability, and broadening industrial applications.

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[IEEE Style]

A. N. Aina, M. A. M. Rizal, M. F. A. Rased, D. D. C. V. Sheng, R. A. Majid, H. A. I. Ahmad, M. R. Ali, N. Muhammad, M. Asrofi, M. Amran, Q. Al-Shami, "Silane-Treated Glass Fibre-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: A Review of Nanofillers and Fibre Configurations," Fibers and Polymers, vol. 27, no. 3, pp. 1041-1061, 2026. DOI: 10.1007/s12221-026-01312-z.

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Anahar Nurul Aina, Muhammad Asyraf Muhammad Rizal, Muhamad Fauzi Abd Rased, Desmond Daniel Chin Vui Sheng, Rohah A. Majid, Haris Ahmad Israr Ahmad, Mohd Radzi Ali, Noryani Muhammad, Mochamad Asrofi, Mugahed Amran, and Qahtan Al-Shami. 2026. Silane-Treated Glass Fibre-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: A Review of Nanofillers and Fibre Configurations. Fibers and Polymers, 27, 3, (2026), 1041-1061. DOI: 10.1007/s12221-026-01312-z.

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