Experimental and Analytical Resin Impregnation Characterization in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satoshi Kobayashi ◽  
Toshiko Osada
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Textile Composites ◽  
Continuity Condition ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Molding Pressure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Molding Temperature ◽  
Resin Impregnation ◽  
Molding Condition

Abstract Effect of molding condition on resin impregnation behavior and the associated mechanical properties were investigated for carbon fabric reinforced thermoplastic composites. Carbon fiber yarn (TORAYCA, Toray) was used as a reinforcement, and thermoplastic PI (AURUM PL 450 C, Mitsui Chemicals) was used as the matrix. CFRTP textile composites were compression-molded with a hot press system under the molding temperature, 390 °C, 410 °C and 430 °C, molding pressure 2 MPa and 4 MPa and molding time 0∼300 s. In order to evaluate the impregnated state, cross sectional observation was performed with an optical microscope. Specimen cross-section was polished and finished with alumina slurry for a clear observation. The images observed were processed through image processing software to obtained impregnation ratio which defined as the resin impregnation area to the cross-sectional area of a fiber yarn. Resin impregnation was accelerated with molding temperature and pressure. At molding temperature more than 410 °C, resin impregnation was similar irrespective of temperature. Tensile test results indicated that modulus and strength increased with resin impregnation. Resin impregnation during molding was predicted using the analytical model based on Darcy’s law and continuity condition. The analysis could successfully predict the impregnation behavior despite the difference in molding pressure and temperature.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastic Composites Made of Commingled Carbon Fiber / Nylon Fiber

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mizuki Ono ◽  
Masachika Yamane ◽  
Shuichi Tanoue ◽  
Yoshihiro Yamashita ◽  
Hideyuki Uematsu
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Fracture Strain ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Molding Pressure ◽  
Tensile Fracture ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Resin Impregnation ◽  
Commingled Yarns

Fiber-opening treatment of commingled yarns consisting of thermoplastic nylon fibers and carbon fibers could produce superior CFRTP, but few studies toward that end have been conducted. In this study, we investigated whether an open weave fabric consisting of commingled yarns made of carbon and nylon fibers could shorten the impregnation distance of resin to carbon fibers, and there are few reports on the design of fabrics by opening carbon fiber bundles consisting of commingled yarns. From this study, following are cleared. The impregnation speed of the nylon resin on the carbon fiber was very fast, less than 1 minute. As the molding time increased, the tensile strength and tensile fracture strain slightly decreased and the nylon resin deteriorated. The effects of molding time on flexural strength, flexural modulus, and flexural fracture strain were negligible. From the cross-sectional observation conducted to confirm the impregnation state of the matrix resin, no voids were observed in the molded products regardless of molding time or molding pressure, indicating that resin impregnation into the carbon fiber bundle of the open-fiber mixed yarn fabric was completed at a molding pressure of 5 MPa and a molding time of 5 min.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastic Composites Made of Commingled Carbon Fiber/Nylon Fiber

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 3206
Author(s):  
Mizuki Ono ◽  
Masachika Yamane ◽  
Shuichi Tanoue ◽  
Hideyuki Uematsu ◽  
Yoshihiro Yamashita
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Fracture Strain ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Molding Pressure ◽  
Tensile Fracture ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Resin Impregnation ◽  
Nylon Fiber ◽  
Reinforced Thermoplastics

Commingled yarns consisting of thermoplastic nylon fibers and carbon fibers can be used to produce superior carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTP) by applying fiber spreading technology after commingling. In this study, we examined whether spread commingled carbon fiber/nylon fiber yarns could reduce the impregnation distance, as there are few reports on this. From this study, the following are revealed. The impregnation speed of the nylon resin on the carbon fiber was very fast, less than 1 min. As the molding time increased, the tensile strength and tensile fracture strain slightly decreased, and the nylon resin deteriorated. The effects of molding time on flexural strength, flexural modulus, and flexural fracture strain were negligible. From the cross-sectional observation conducted to confirm the impregnation state of the matrix resin, no voids were observed in the molded products, regardless of molding time or molding pressure, indicating that resin impregnation into the carbon fiber bundle of the spread commingled yarn fabric was completed at a molding pressure of 5 MPa and a molding time of 5 min.

scholarly journals Optimization of molding process parameters for CF/PEEK composites based on Taguchi method

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 263498332110018
Author(s):  
Guangming Dai ◽  
Lihua Zhan ◽  
Chenglong Guan ◽  
Minghui Huang
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Holding Time ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Molding Pressure ◽  
Molding Process ◽  
Molding Temperature ◽  
Transverse Tensile ◽  
Peek Composite ◽  
Transverse Tensile Strength

In this article, nine groups of laminates were prepared according to the Taguchi L9(33) test array to study the influence of three process parameters, including molding pressure, molding temperature, and holding time on the performance of unidirectional carbon fiber/polyetheretherketone (CF/PEEK) laminates. A differential scanning calorimetry test was employed to select a reasonable process parameters range. The transverse tensile strength of the laminates was measured, and the fiber–matrix interfacial bonding behavior of the tested samples was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that the significance of factors to transverse tensile strength were molding temperature, holding time, and molding pressure in sequence. The optimal molding process parameters for CF/PEEK composite laminate were molding temperature of 400°C, molding pressure of 3 MPa, and holding time of 30 min. The optimization results were meaningful for the extension and application of thermoplastic composites.

Optimal Manufacture Formulas for Waste Tire after Pyrolysis and Lightweight Composites after its Combustion Utilization in Sequence through Statically Analyses

2018 ◽  
Vol 278 ◽  
pp. 78-81
Author(s):  
Kuo Wei Chen ◽  
Ching Shun Chen ◽  
Jung Jie Huang
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Taguchi Methods ◽  
Molding Pressure ◽  
Process Technology ◽  
Molding Temperature ◽  
Waste Tire ◽  
Molding Condition ◽  
Commercial Market ◽  
Isocyanate Adhesives ◽  
Lightweight Composites

The present research will be included in molding condition of temperature, pressure etc. in addition to heat of combustion test and improve strength of the Lightweight Composites by the adhesives with waste tire after pyrolysis. The results can serve as a reference to the Waste tire pyrolysis ash Lightweight Composites by production process design. Basically, take extrusion molding technique and sintering, the Lightweight Composites are produced for the ash from the Waste tire pyrolysis after combustion utilization. This study uses the Taguchi Methods to find the best formula, from product performance analysis and process technology manufacturing, The Lightweight composite material meets the expectations of the commercial market, As a reference for future research. This study use three variable, include adhesive, molding temperature, molding pressure .In the choice of adhesive, the study selected chemically modified starch adhesive, Melamine - urea - formaldehyde co - condensation resin, Isocyanate adhesives. This study was learned by Taguchi rule, the best formula for the Isocyanate adhesives, molding temperature at 135°C, molding pressure at 3.5kg/cm2. In the above conditions made by the lightweight composite material, with excellent bending strength and water resistance, In the fire performance on the more traditional wood-plastic board. From the commercial market point of view, the lightweight composite materials not only have the characteristics of fire resistance, good bending resistance, waterproof characteristics. In the material cost, because the processing technology to enhance, effectively reduce manufacturing costs, more commercial market competitiveness.

scholarly journals Optical Imaging of Magnetic Particle Cluster Oscillation and Rotation in Glycerol

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
River Gassen ◽  
Dennis Thompkins ◽  
Austin Routt ◽  
Philippe Jones ◽  
Meghan Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Magnetic Particles ◽  
Magnetic Particle ◽  
Barium Hexaferrite ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Simplified Model ◽  
Particle Cluster ◽  
Average Deviation ◽  
Cross Sectional

Magnetic particles have been evaluated for their biomedical applications as a drug delivery system to treat asthma and other lung diseases. In this study, ferromagnetic barium hexaferrite (BaFe12O19) and iron oxide (Fe3O4) particles were suspended in water or glycerol, as glycerol can be 1000 times more viscous than water. The particle concentration was 2.50 mg/mL for BaFe12O19 particle clusters and 1.00 mg/mL for Fe3O4 particle clusters. The magnetic particle cluster cross-sectional area ranged from 15 to 1000 μμm2, and the particle cluster diameter ranged from 5 to 45 μμm. The magnetic particle clusters were exposed to oscillating or rotating magnetic fields and imaged with an optical microscope. The oscillation frequency of the applied magnetic fields, which was created by homemade wire spools inserted into an optical microscope, ranged from 10 to 180 Hz. The magnetic field magnitudes varied from 0.25 to 9 mT. The minimum magnetic field required for particle cluster rotation or oscillation in glycerol was experimentally measured at different frequencies. The results are in qualitative agreement with a simplified model for single-domain magnetic particles, with an average deviation from the model of 1.7 ± 1.3. The observed difference may be accounted for by the fact that our simplified model does not include effects on particle cluster motion caused by randomly oriented domains in multi-domain magnetic particle clusters, irregular particle cluster size, or magnetic anisotropy, among other effects.

Molding Conditions and Mechanical Properties of Jute Fiber Reinforced Composite

2010 ◽  
Vol 452-453 ◽  
pp. 261-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenichi Takemura
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Tensile Test ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Jute Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Composite ◽  
Molding Temperature ◽  
High Fiber ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Molding Condition

In this study, molding condition and tensile properties of jute fiber reinforced composite were examined. PVA resin was used as matrix which is one of the biodegradable resin. Before tensile test, specimens have an offset twist. The tensile test after twist of jute fiber cloth was also conducted. As a result, following results were obtained. In the case of jute fiber cloth, the effect of twist deformation to tensile strength is not great. The reason is thought that the fiber cloth is flexible and easy to deform in this form. In the case of composite, molding time has an effect to the tensile properties. As the molding temperature increases, the tensile strength increases. So, the diffraction intensity was measured. The reason of effect to the strength is thought that the crystallization occurred in the matrix. When the molding temperature is so high, fiber has degradation, and the strength of the composite decreases. As the degree of twist increases, the strength decreases. The reasons are the delamination between layers and debonding between fiber and matrix.

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