Carbon Fiber-based Composites Research Articles

"Three-in-One" Multi-Scale Structural Design of Carbon Fiber-Based Composites for Personal Electromagnetic Protection and Thermal Management

HighlightsA multi-scale structural carbon fiber-based composite was synthesized through the assembly of one-dimensional materials.The construction of multiple conductive networks makes the composite have a strong EMI shielding performance of 73.9 dB.The reasonable design endows the composite with excellent positive and passive thermal management properties.

WS2 nanosheets anchored on N-doped carbon fibers for superior electromagnetic wave absorption

The carbon fiber three-dimensional (3D) network structure causes conduction loss due to the induced current under an electromagnetic (EM) field, while it can serve as a substrate for the growth of other materials to construct carbon fiber-based composites. Usually, introducing other dielectric loss materials on the carbon fiber surface can adjust the EM parameters and impedance matching, and enhance the loss ability. N-doped carbon fibers anchored by WS2 nanosheets (NCFs@WS2) are reported in this work. When the filling ratio in paraffin is 10 wt%, the maximum reflection loss (RL) value reaches −81.1 dB at 3.5 mm. Additionally, the maximum effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) value reaches 6.24 GHz (9.44 ∼ 15.68 GHz) when the thickness is 3.0 mm. The introduction of WS2 nanosheets not only enhances the multiple scattering of EM waves, but also improves the interfacial polarization loss and dipole polarization loss. Therefore, the superior EM wave absorption performance of NCFs@WS2 is attributed to the good impedance matching, as well as the synergistic effect of conduction loss and polarization loss. This work enriches the research on carbon fiber-based composites and their EM wave absorption performance.

Flexible carbon fiber-based composites for electromagnetic interference shielding

Flexible carbon fiber-based composites for electromagnetic interference shielding

Improving Electromagnetic Interference Shielding While Retaining Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fiber-Based Composites by Introducing Carbon Nanofiber Sheet into Laminate Structure.

The demands for carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRCs) are growing in the aviation industry for fuel consumption savings, despite the increasing risk of electromagnetic interference (EMI). In this work, polyacrylonitrile (PAN) sheets were prepared by electrospinning. Carbon nanofiber (CNF) sheets were obtained by the carbonization of PAN sheets. The laminate structures of the CF reinforced bismaleimide (BMI)-based composites were specially designed by introducing two thin CNF sheets in the upper and bottom plies, according to EMI shielding theory. The results showed that the introduction of CNF sheets led to a substantial increase in the EMI shielding effectiveness (SE) by 35.0% compared with CFRCs free of CNF sheets. The dominant EMI shielding mechanism was reflection. Noticeably, the introduction of CNF sheets did not impact the interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) of CFRCs, indicating that the strategy provided in this work was feasible for fabricating CFRCs with a high EMI shielding performance without sacrificing their mechanical properties. Therefore, the satisfactory EMI shielding and ILSS properties, coupled with a high service temperature, made BMI-based composites a promising candidate in some specific fields, such as high-speed aircrafts and missiles.

Electrocatalytic oxygen reduction of three-dimensional carbon fiber-based composites for seawater oxygen-dissolved battery

Electrocatalytic oxygen reduction of three-dimensional carbon fiber-based composites for seawater oxygen-dissolved battery

Investigation on Thrust and Torque Generation During Drilling of Hybrid Laminates Composite with Different Stacking Sequences Using Multiobjective Optimization Module

This paper highlights the reinforcement of two different fibers in the manufacturing of hybrid laminate composites. The feasibility of glass and carbon fiber-based hybrid composites is proposed for various high performances due to their versatile mechanical properties. However, anisotropic and non-homogeneity nature creates several machining challenges for manufacturers. It can be regulated through the selection of proper cutting conditions during the machining test. The effect of process constraints like spindle speed (rpm), feed rate (mm/min), and stacking sequences ([Formula: see text] was evaluated for the optimum value of thrust force and Torque during the drilling test. The cost-effective method of hand layup has been used to fabricate the composites. Four different hybrid composites were developed using different layers of carbon fiber and glass fiber layers. The outcomes of variables on machining performances were analyzed by variation of feed rate and speed to acquire the precise holes in the different configurations. The application potential of the proposed composites is evaluated through the machining (drilling) efficiency. The optimal condition for the drilling procedure was investigated using the multiobjective optimization-Grey relation analysis (MOO-GRA) approach. The findings of the confirmatory test show the feasibility of the MOO-GRA module in a machining environment for online and offline quality control.

Carbon Fiber-Based Cementitious Composites for Traffic Detection and Weighing In Motion

New self-sensing cementitious composites embedded in the highway pavement for vehicle detection and weigh during motion is fabricated. Smart carbon fiber (CF) reinforced cement-based materials with high sensitive property are used as sensors. These smart composites may be able to detect the traffic and sense the weight in motion, thanks to their piezoresistive property. Cement-based sensors capability to vehicle detection was investigated in a real field at the University of Technology campus. Findings clarify that the CF-Based cementitious composites provide have a great potential to use as sensors for detect traffic and its composition also it possibly identifies different vehicular axle loadings (weigh during motion).

Adenine as Epoxy Resin Hardener for Sustainable Composites Production with Recycled Carbon Fibers and Cellulosic Fibers.

In this work, Adenine is proposed, for the first time, as a cross-linker for epoxy resins. Adenine is an amino-substituted purine with heterocyclic aromatic structure showing both proton donors, and hydrogen bonding ability. DSC studies show that adenine is able to positively cross-link a biobased DGEBA-like commercial epoxy precursor with good thermal performance and a reaction mechanism based on a 1H NMR investigation has been proposed. The use of such a formulation to produce composite with recycled short carbon fibers (and virgin ones for the sake of comparison), as well as jute and linen natural fibers as sustainable reinforcements, leads to materials with high compaction and fiber content. The curing cycle was optimized for both carbon fiber and natural fiber reinforced materials, with the aim to achieve the better final properties. All composites produced display good thermal and mechanical properties with glass transition in the range of HT resins (Tg > 150 °C, E’ =26 GPa) for the carbon fiber-based composites. The natural fiber-based composites display slightly lower performance that is nonetheless good compared with standard composite performance (Tg about 115–120 °C, E’ = 7–9 GPa). The present results thus pave the way to the application of adenine as hardener system for composites production.

Combined Zr and Y phosphate coatings reinforced with chemically anchored B2O3 for the oxidation inhibition of carbon fiber

The use of carbon fiber-based composites in high-temperature environments has been hindered due to the inferior oxidation resistance of standard carbon fiber. Protective coatings comprised of refractory ceramics have served in enhancing the thermal endurance of carbon fiber significantly. Although zirconium and yttrium-based materials have been highly studied on their refractory characteristics, phosphate-based thermal barrier systems are scarce. Herein, we report the oxidation retardation capability of a B2O3-chemically anchored, Zr3(PO4)4/YPO4 coating system on carbon fiber. In-situ, sol-gel-developed coatings with varying thicknesses and constructs were investigated for morphology, crystallography, composition, mechanical properties and thermal integrity. A uniquely consolidated B2O3@Zr3(PO4)4/YPO4 molecular arrangement was indicated in coatings by infra-red and X-ray spectroscopy. Ultimately, superior oxidation protection with an enhancement of ~180 °C over uncoated fiber was exhibited by the integrated nanocoatings, indicating its potential suitability for thermal shielding of carbon-based composites at temperatures in the range of 900–1000 °C. The exhibited improvement in thermal performance was attributed to the fortification provided by the coordinated B2O3 network on the fundamental Zr3(PO4)4/YPO4 system.

Assessment of Existing Bond Models for Externally Bonded SRP Composites

This manuscript assessed the applicability of the existing ultimate bond formulas originally developed for externally bonded carbon fiber-based composites in the analysis of steel-reinforced polymers (SRPs). In the first part, the methods of predicting the bond capacity are reviewed, the differences are indicated, and the factors determining the bond are discussed; then, using the bond test results of over 400 samples available in the literature, the bond prediction methods are assessed by graphical comparison. The evaluation mainly concerned concrete elements and epoxy adhesives; however, to a lesser extent, a similar analysis was performed for the masonry substrate and grout matrices. The results showed the relatively good applicability of the majority of bond prediction models for the analysis of SRP composites. In most cases, the ultimate bond force was slightly underestimated, which was beneficial in the design of this type of strengthening. Larger discrepancies concerned weaker grout matrices.

Углеродное волокно. Получение, модификация, свойства, области применения.

The main methods for producing a polyacrylonitrile precursor, methods for producing carbon fiber, its properties, and applications are presented. Patent research in the field of polyacrylonitrile precursor and carbon fiber. Technological problems in the subject area are identified, namely the development of technologies and equipment for producing high-strength carbon fiber, the development of technologies and equipment to reduce the cost of carbon fiber production, the development of technologies for improving the quality of carbon fiber-based composites, and the main ways to solve them are given. Ways to solve them are developing a technology for producing a polyacrylonitrile precursor for producing high-strength carbon fibers by the wet spinning method, developing a “dry-wet” method for producing polyacrylonitrile, developing high-performance equipment for producing technical polyacrylonitrile precursor in the form of bundles, developing technologies and equipment for efficient regeneration and utilization waste, heat and emissions from the production of carbon fibers, the development of new compositions of precursors and the transition to materials with a higher linear density, optimization of the structure of carbon fiber reinforced plastic to increase strength, the development of technologies and the creation of production of modern types of binders, including the addition of nanoparticles. The main methods for modifying the surface of a carbon fiber that are currently existing are considered.

Effect of Time-Dependent Strength Recovery of Composite Materials: Quantification Through Higher Order Ultrasonic Non-Linearity Using Lamb Waves

Abstract The understanding of strength recovery behavior under a dynamic loading environment provides a guidance for optimizing the design of composite structures for in-service applications. Although established for metals, the quantification of strength recovery in carbon fiber-reinforced viscoelastic composites is still an area under active research. This study aims to understand the effects of fatigue loading rates on the damage behaviors of stress-relaxed carbon fiber-based composites. Hence, the time-dependent strength recovery in woven composites is quantified experimentally using two mutually exclusive approaches under identical fatigue loading environments. In the first approach, the strength recovery is quantified by the dissipated non-linearity in Lamb wave propagation due to the damage state of the composite materials. This is quantified and shown coupled with second- and third-order non-linear parameters. In the second approach, ultrasonic acoustic pressure waves are utilized to quantify the fatigue-induced internal stress and the damage accumulation. A comparison of these two approaches leads to the assessment of strength reduction which is experimentally validated with the remaining strength of the specimens.

Mechanical characteristics of wood, ceramic, metal and carbon fiber-based PLA composites fabricated by FDM

Fused deposition modeling (FDM) has gained much attention in recent years, as it revolutionizes the rapid manufacturing of customized polymer-based composite components. To facilitate the engineering applications of these FDM-printed components, understanding their basic mechanical behaviors is necessary. In this paper, the mechanical characteristics, including tensile and flexural properties of samples fabricated by FDM with different additives, i.e. wood, ceramic, copper, aluminum and carbon fiber, based polylactic acid (PLA) composites are comprehensively investigated. The effects of different PLA composites, build orientations and raster angles on mechanical responses are compared and analyzed in detail. It is found that ceramic, copper and aluminum-based PLA composite parts have similar or even increased mechanical properties compared with virgin PLA made parts. In most cases, PLA composite samples that are FDM-printed in on-edge orientation with +45°/−45° raster angles have the highest mechanical strength and modulus. It is worth noting that the results in this research provide a useful guideline for fabricating complex functional PLA composite components with optimized mechanical properties.

Enhancing mode I and II interlaminar fracture toughness of carbon fiber-filled epoxy-based composites using both rice husk silica and silk fibroin electrospun nanofibers

In this study, we used both silk fibroin nanofibers (nSFs) and rice husk silica nanoparticles as epoxy (EP) resin reinforcement materials to improve the modes I and II interlaminar fracture toughness of EP-filled carbon fiber-based (CF/EP) composites. The nSFs were obtained by electrospinning, while the rice husk silica nanoparticles were obtained via acidic and thermal treatments. The results showed that the interfacial shear strength, GIC, and GIIC of the CF/EP composites improved by 25, 36, and 30%, respectively, by adding 0.2 wt% nSF and 20 wt% silica nanoparticles.

Enhanced mode I interlaminar fracture toughness and mechanical properties of carbon fiber-filled vinyl ester resin-based composite by using both coal fly ash and nano-/micro-glass fiber

In this study, the silanized coal fly ash (CFA) and silanized nano-/micro-glass fiber (nGF) were simultaneously embedded in vinyl ester resin for improvement in both mechanical properties and mode I interlaminar fracture toughness of carbon fiber-based composite material. The used CFA particles have thermal power plant origin and were grinded with the help of ball mill to obtain the uniform size. The methacryloxy groups were attached to surface of both ground CFA and pristine nGF via silanization process. The homologous mixtures of S-nGF and S-CFA in vinyl ester resin were obtained with the help of high-speed mechanical stirrer and ultrasonic technique. The sheet molding compound method and hot curing process were applied to fabricate the carbon fiber-filled vinyl ester resin-based composite. Many techniques such as FTIR, EDS, rheological testing, mode I interlaminar fracture toughness, tensile strength and SEM were used to investigate the characteristics of silanized additives, the uncured matrices as well as the carbon fiber-based composite materials. The incorporation of both 0.1 wt% S-nGF and 1 wt% S-CFA into VE resin helps to improve the tensile strength, tensile modulus and the mode I interlaminar fracture toughness (GIC) of carbon fiber-based composites (CFRP) by 61.39%, 39.83% and 48.61%, respectively, when compared with pristine composite material. The fracture toughness surface of modified VE was tougher and rougher as a result of higher fracture toughness, while the pristine VE exhibited the smooth surface.

Preparation, development, outcomes, and application versatility of carbon fiber-based polymer composites: a review

The high strength to weight ratio of carbon fiber has made it as an attractive energy-saving material over the conventional strength-bearing materials like steel. Realizing the trend, the high-weight steel is being progressively replaced by the low-weight and corrosion-resistant carbon fiber composites in many strength applications. The carbon fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composite (PMC) have thereby become forefront material in aerospace, automobile, sporting goods, and other applications which demand high strength and high modulus. Moreover, the gradual reduction of its cost curtsy to the extensive research in the field of carbon fiber technology in recent years has been opened its market in different construction applications. This review is the discussion of carbon fiber loaded a variety of polymer matrix composites where the structural importance of these composites has been emphasized. The objective of this discussion is to provide information on the whole spectrum of carbon fiber-based polymeric composites. It also includes brief discussion about preparation and properties of carbon fibers along with processing, fabrication, and structural applications of these carbon fiber-based polymer composites.

A neural network approach for quantifying defects depth, for nondestructive testing thermograms

The peculiar properties of carbon fiber-based composites being light in weight yet strong increased their adoption in several industrial and civil structures. However, their anisotropic properties and their fabrication complexity challenges current nonintrusive testing modalities. This text presents and implements a new algorithm based on a multilayer Neural Network NN post-processor, to predict defect depths in real-time, when coupled to a Line-scan thermography setup. The testing routine is composed of a linear- X-Y-Z stage used to continuously traverse a controlled heater in tandem with a thermal detector. The study models the proposed inspection routine using a multiphysics simulation to generate synthetic datasets. To accurately model the heat flow along the carbon fiber, “curvilinear coordinates” physics have been considered in the model. The trained neural network was verified for defect depth detection using test datasets scoring an accuracy of 97.5% for synthetic data with defect depth up to 1 mm. Experimental validation of the developed neural network is also conducted reaching a worst-case accuracy of 90% for a 0.5 mm depth.

Detection of Flat-Bottom Holes in Conductive Composites Using Active Microwave Thermography

Active microwave thermography (AMT) is an integrated nondestructive testing (NDT) technique that utilizes a microwave-based thermal excitation and subsequent thermal measurement. AMT has shown potential for applications in the transportation, infrastructure, and aerospace industries. This paper investigates the potential of AMT for detection of defects referred to as flat-bottom holes (FBHs) in composites with high electrical conductivity such as carbon fiber-based composites. Specifically, FBHs of different dimensions machined in a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite sheet are considered. Simulation and measurement results illustrate the potential for AMT as a NDT tool for inspection of CFRP structures. In addition, a dimensional analysis of detectable defects is provided including a radius-to-depth ratio threshold for successful detection.

Preparation of a high spectral emissivity TaSi2-based hybrid coating on SiOC-modified carbon-bonded carbon fiber composite by a flash sintering method

The most recent and innovative metal disilicide-based hybrid coatings are used for protecting carbon fiber-based composites in aerospace application. Here, we investigate a high emissivity coating on SiOC-modified carbon-bonded carbon fiber composites (SiOC/CBCF) for thermal protection material. Both tantalum silicide (TaSi2) and molybdenum silicide (MoSi2)-based coatings are prepared on SiOC/CBCF composites using flash sintering method, and the emissivity value of MoSi2-based coating is higher than that of TaSi2-based coating. Significantly, improvement the density of the coating has a positive role on emissivity resulting in MoSi2-based coating increases about 7.2% at 400 °C and 11.5% at 1000 °C, respectively; TaSi2-based coating increases about 15.4% at 400 °C and 2.6% at 1000 °C. After exposure to 1500 °C for 60 min in air, the emissivity values of the coated-samples are also investigated.

MOF-derived ZnCo2O4/C wrapped on carbon fiber as anode materials for structural lithium-ion batteries

To meet the requirements for the mechanical and electrochemical performance for carbon fiber-based (CF-based) composites in the structural lithium ion batteries (SLIBs) application, better CF-Based composites are urgently needed. Herein, we report a novel composite metal organic framework (MOF)-derived ZnCo2O4/C@carbon fiber via a facile method and subsequent annealing treatment. In this anode, the nano ZnCo2O4/C coatings wrapped on the surface of CF provide more active sites for electrode reactions and the thin carbon layers give the additional protection. For this material, after 100 cycles, it exhibits excellent cycling stability including high reversible capacity of 463mAh/g at 50mA/g, which increases 201% than that of the CF. Thus, this structural anode material exhibits enhanced capacity, high initial columbic efficiency.