Abstract
AbstractPolyacrylamideacrylate (PAN)‐based carbon fibers were submitted to nitric acid oxidation treatments to improve the interfacial adhesion of the carbon fiber (CF)‐reinforced polyimide (CF/PI) composite. The carbon fiber surfaces were characterized by X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Nitric acid oxidation not only affects the oxygen concentration but also produces an appreciable change in the nature of the chemical functions, namely the conversion of hydroxy‐type oxygen into carboxyl functions. Nitric acid oxidation treatment modifies the element constituting the fiber, the nitrogen concentration being about 1.2 times higher at the fiber external surface compared to the untreated one. The mechanical and tribological properties of the polymide (PI) composites reinforced by the carbon fibers treated with nitric acid oxidation were investigated. Results showed that the tensile strength of the CF/PI composites improved remarkably due to nitric acid treatment along with enhancement in friction and wear performance. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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