scholarly journals Electrical Current Map and Bulk Conductivity of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Nanocomposites

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1865 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liberata Guadagno ◽  
Luigi Vertuccio ◽  
Carlo Naddeo ◽  
Marialuigia Raimondo ◽  
Giuseppina Barra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Electrical Current ◽  
Bulk Conductivity ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Electrical Stability ◽  
Flame Resistance ◽  
Ac Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Multi Wall Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced

A suitably modified resin film infusion (RFI) process was used for manufacturing carbon fiber-reinforced composites (CFRCs) impregnated with a resin containing nanocages of glycidyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (GPOSS) for enhancing flame resistance and multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) to contrast the electrical insulating properties of the epoxy resin. The effects of the different numbers (7, 14 and 24) of the plies on the equivalent direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) electrical conductivity were evaluated. All the manufactured panels manifest very high values in electrical conductivity. Besides, for the first time, CFRC strings were analyzed by tunneling atomic force microscopy (TUNA) technique. The electrical current maps highlight electrically conductive three-dimensional networks incorporated in the resin through the plies of the panels. The highest equivalent bulk conductivity is shown by the seven-ply panel characterized by the parallel (σ//0°) in-plane conductivity of 16.19 kS/m. Electrical tests also evidence that the presence of GPOSS preserves the AC electrical stability of the panels.

Improvement of the electrical conductivity of carbon fiber reinforced polymer by incorporation of nanofillers and the resulting thermal and mechanical behavior

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (11) ◽  
pp. 1495-1503 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Hamdi ◽  
Z Aboura ◽  
W Harizi ◽  
K Khellil
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Carbon Black ◽  
Electrical Current ◽  
Polyamide 6 ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced

This work tends to characterize the effect of carbon black nanofillers on the properties of the woven carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic polymers. First of all, composites from nanofilled Polyamide 6 resin reinforced by carbon fibers were fabricated. Scanning electron microscopy observations were performed to localize the nanoparticles and showed that particles penetrated the fiber zone. In fact, by reaching this zone, the carbon black nanofillers create a connectivity's network between fibers, which produces an easy pathway for the electrical current. It explains the noticed improvement of the electrical conductivity of the carbon black nanofilled composites. Electrical conductivity of neat matrix composite passed from 20 to 80 S/cm by adding 8 wt% of carbon black and to 140 S/cm by adding 16 wt% of the same nanofiller. The addition of nanofillers modifies the heating and cooling laws of carbon fiber reinforced polymer: the nanofilled carbon fiber reinforced polymer with 16 wt% is the most conductive so it heats less. Based on these results, the use of the composite itself as an indicator of this mechanical state might be possible. In fact, the study of the influence of a mechanical loading on the electrical properties of the composite by recording the variance of an electrical set is possible.

Damage detection in carbon fiber–reinforced polymer composite via electrical resistance tomography with Gaussian anisotropic regularization

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 1698-1710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Cagáň ◽  
Jaroslav Pelant ◽  
Martin Kyncl ◽  
Martin Kadlec ◽  
Lenka Michalcová
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
Electrical Resistance ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced

Electrical resistance tomography is a method for sensing the spatial distribution of electrical conductivity. Therefore, this type of tomography is suitable for sensing damages, which affect electrical conductivity. The utilization of resistance tomography for the structural health monitoring of carbon fiber–reinforced polymer composites is questionable owing to its low spatial resolution and the strong anisotropy of carbon fiber–reinforced polymer composites. This article deals with the employment of resistance tomography with regularization based on a Gaussian anisotropic smoothing filter for the detection of cuts. The advantages of the filter are shown through the image reconstruction of rectangular composite specimens with three different laminate stacking sequences. The cuts are implemented by a milled groove. Visual comparison of the images shows a substantial improvement in the shape reconstruction ability. In addition to visual comparison, the image reconstructions are assessed in terms of the reconstruction error and cross-correlation.

scholarly journals Fabrication and Electrical Conductivity of Vapor Grown Carbon Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Composites

2009 ◽  
Vol 50 (9) ◽  
pp. 2160-2164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhe-Feng Xu ◽  
Yong-Bum Choi ◽  
Kazuhiro Matsugi ◽  
Dong-Chun Li ◽  
Gen Sasaki
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Aluminum Composites ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced

scholarly journals Multifunctional Performance of a Nano-Modified Fiber Reinforced Composite Aeronautical Panel

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 869 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurizio Arena ◽  
Massimo Viscardi ◽  
Giuseppina Barra ◽  
Luigi Vertuccio ◽  
Liberata Guadagno
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Flame Resistance ◽  
Specific Test ◽  
Aerodynamic Pressure ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced

The adoption of multifunctional flame-resistant composites is becoming increasingly attractive for many components of aircrafts and competition cars. Compared to conventional alloy solutions, the reduced weight and corrosion resistance are only a couple of the relevant advantages they can offer. In this paper, a carbon fiber reinforced panel (CFRP) was impregnated with an epoxy resin enhanced using a combination of 0.5 wt% of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and 5 wt% of Glycidyl-Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxanes (GPOSS). This formulation, which is peculiar to resins with increased electrical conductivity and flame-resistance properties, has been employed for manufacturing a carbon fiber reinforced panel (CFRP) composed of eight plies through a liquid infusion technique. Vibro-acoustic tests have been performed on the panel for the characterization of the damping performance, as well the transmission loss properties related to micro-handling treatments. The spectral excitation has been provided by an acoustic source simulating the aerodynamic pressure load agent on the structure. The incorporation of multi-walled carbon nanotubes MWCNTs in the epoxy matrix determines a non-trivial improvement in the dynamic performance of the laminate. An increased damping loss factor with reference to standard CFRP laminate and also an improvement of the sound insulation parameter was found for the specific test article.

Preparation of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Geopolymer Composites

2014 ◽  
Vol 1081 ◽  
pp. 275-278
Author(s):  
Le Ping Liu ◽  
He Zhu ◽  
Yan He ◽  
Xue Min Cui
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Water Glass ◽  
Fiber Content ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Geopolymer Matrix ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Short Carbon ◽  
Geopolymer Composites

The carbon fiber reinforced geopolymer composites were synthesized with metakaolin, water glass and short carbon fibers. The surface treatment short carbon fibers are homogeneously distributed in the geopolymer matrix. The composites exhibit excellent mechanical properties and electrical conductivity. The flexural strength of the Cf /geopolymer composites reached 27 MPa with carbon fiber content of 2.78 %, and its electrical conductivity are increased from 10-5 to 10-1 S.m-1. However, when the carbon fiber content exceeded 4.15 %, the conductivity of the composites kept a constant.

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