Finite Element Analysis of the Effect of Carbon Nanotube Content on the Compressive Properties of Zirconia Nanocomposites

This work continues the assessment of the application of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) mixed with zirconia (ZrO2).The study examined the compressive, bending, and bond strengths of samples containing and lacking carbon nanotubes.Zirconia carbon nanotubes (ZrO2) in the concentrations of 0.00 %, 0.01 %, 0.02 %, 0.03 %, 0.04 %, and 0.05 % were the subjects of six mixtures whose resistance was measured.The results were analyzed using the finite element method with the ANSYS 15.0 program.ANSYS 15.0 software is used to analyze compressive and bending loads as well as the conventional zirconia model.Showcase the advantages of moderately utilizing carbon nanotubes.Zirconia's mechanical properties can be improved more effectively by mineral/chemical mixtures or fibers without the issues related to carbon nanotube dispersion.Provide evidence of the advantages of moderately utilizing carbon nanotubes.Without the issues related to carbon nanotube dispersion or the health hazards of handling Nanomaterials, zirconia's mechanical properties can be improved more effectively by mineral/chemical mixtures or fibers.The maximum and ideal load for the load was found to be 163.5 MPa, which was approved in all tests after the six models were finished with their designs in the ANSYS program.This was based on the von mises stress value and the maximum shear stress value less than the yield strength of the basic material used.After making numerous attempts, this load was selected by increasing the load by a specific percentage until it reached the ideal load, at which point the original model was able to support the load without experiencing any problems.The results of the ANSYS program were compared and examined, and they showed that the models' resistance to deformations, displacements, stresses, and various strains greatly increased when carbon nanotubes were added.By adding more carbon nanotubes, those models will be more resilient to the strains and deformations caused by compressive loads.The deformation rate decreased by 60%, which was a very noticeable decrease, especially in the sixth model where the carbon percentage was 5%.