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Interfacial Strengthening and Self-Monitoring in Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Composites via Carbon Nanotube-Based Damage Sensors

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Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers are important constituents of aerospace materials. However, due to the inert surface of CFs, their interfacial property is relatively weak, which severely hinders their practical applications. Here,… Click to show full abstract

Carbon fiber-reinforced polymers are important constituents of aerospace materials. However, due to the inert surface of CFs, their interfacial property is relatively weak, which severely hinders their practical applications. Here, we deposited multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) along with a coupling agent on the surface of carbon fiber to improve the interfacial properties of the carbon fiber/resin. Via a simple dip-coating method, the MWCNTs were uniformly distributed on the CF surface with the assistance of the pre-coated coupling agent. The interfacial shear strength between the fiber and the matrix was significant enhanceed when the CF was loaded with the coupling agent and the MWCNTs. In addition, the MWCNTs were used as sensors to in-situ monitor the interfacial state in order to elucidate the interfacial strengthening mechanism. It revealed that the collaborative contribution of the coupling agent and the MWCNTs in the interphase region is the key to the high interfacial strength.

Keywords: coupling agent; fiber reinforced; carbon; interfacial strengthening; carbon fiber

Journal Title: Nanomaterials
Year Published: 2022

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