Surface Modification of Recycled Carbon Fibers by Use of Plasma Treatment

2017 ◽  
Vol 742 ◽  
pp. 576-582 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Schneller ◽  
Wolfgang M. Mueller ◽  
Ramona Roessle ◽  
Siegfried R. Horn
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Functional Groups ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Nitrogen Concentration ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Plasma Source ◽  
Resin Matrix

In this study, sized and thermally desized virgin carbon fibers (vCF) as well as recycled carbon fibers (rCF) from a thermal recycling process are plasma treated by a plasma-jet. The effect of two different process gases (nitrogen and dinitrogen monoxide) and the influence of the distance between the plasma source and the fiber surface are studied with the aim of increasing the oxygen and nitrogen concentration on the rCF surfaces. Higher surface coverage of oxygen-and nitrogen-containing functional groups is supposed to lead to a better adhesion between the carbon fiber and the epoxy resin matrix. The elemental compositions and functional groups of the treated carbon fiber surfaces are studied by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The effect of plasma treatment on the fiber properties like tensile strength, tensile modulus and surface roughness is investigated.

Enhanced Chemical Bonding at the Fiber-Matrix Interphase in Microwave Processed Composites

1990 ◽  
Vol 189 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. T. Drzal ◽  
K. J. Hook ◽  
R. K. Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Chemical Interaction ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Microwave Treatment ◽  
Hydroxyl Group ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Carbon Fiber Surface

ABSTRACTThe effect of microwave processing on the chemical interactions occurring between the carbon fiber surface and the epoxy matrix constituents was investigated using X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). Monofunctional model compounds of the matrix constituents were exposed to the carbon fibers at temperatures similar to those encountered during composite processing. The microwave treatment resulted in a substantial increase in the amount of chemical interaction between the fiber surface and the epoxy resin but little difference for the amine component of the matrix when compared to thermal processing. An epoxy resin/amine hardener adduct compound used to determine the hydroxyl group interaction with the carbon fiber surface indicated a low level of chemical interaction of the hydroxyl with the carbon fiber surface under the conditions used in this study.

Nano Effects of Oxygen-Plasma Treatment Nano-SiO2 Sol-Gel Coating T-300 Carbon Fiber

2009 ◽  
Vol 610-613 ◽  
pp. 706-713
Author(s):  
Hai Yan Zhu ◽  
Ying Chen Zhang ◽  
Hong Yan Wu ◽  
Y.P. Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Oxygen Plasma ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Oxygen Plasma Treatment ◽  
Nano Sio2 ◽  
Uniform Dispersion ◽  
Nano Coating

The purpose of the present work was to investigate the effects of oxygen-plasma treatment on tensile deformation of nano-SiO2 sol-gel coating T-300 carbon fiber (HONS3C) were studied and a new concept for the nano-structural interphase between fiber surface and nano-coating provided in the paper. The tensile test results showed that besides the enhanced ductility of T-300 carbon fibers by nano-SiO2 sol-gel coating the T-300 carbon fibers treated by oxygen-plasma, the activation volumes of T-300 carbon fibers untreated and treated with oxygen-plasma ranging from 681.9628 to 32342(nm)3 by following Eyring’s equation were important descriptors for the properties of the nano-structural interphase between fiber surface and nano-coating, From the results of SEM and FTIR, it was observed that the uniform dispersion of the nano-SiO2 coating of the T-300 carbon fibers treated by oxygen-plasma not only formed a protective layer to cover the fibers, but also introduced the activated functional groups on the fiber surfaces.

Study of Transcrystallization in Polymer Composites

1989 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin S. Hsiao ◽  
J. H. Eric
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Free Energy ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Polymer Composites ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Interfacial Strength ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Semicrystalline Polymers ◽  
First Case

AbstractTranscrystallization of semicrystalline polymers, such as PEEK, PEKK and PPS, in high performance composites has been investigated. It is found that PPDT aramid fiber and pitch-based carbon fiber induce a transcrystalline interphase in all three polymers, whereas in PAN-based carbon fiber and glass fiber systems, transcrystallization occurs only under specific circumstances. Epitaxy is used to explain the surface-induced transcrystalline interphase in the first case. In the latter case, transcrystallization is probably not due to epitaxy, but may be attributed to the thermal conductivity mismatch. Plasma treatment on the fiber surface showed a negligible effect on inducing transcrystallization, implying that surface-free energy was not important. A microdebonding test was adopted to evaluate the interfacial strength between the fiber and matrix. Our preliminary results did not reveal any effect on the fiber/matrix interfacial strength of transcrystallinity.

Surface and Composite Interface of Carbon Fiber Modified by Grafting of Diethanolamine

2009 ◽  
Vol 79-82 ◽  
pp. 497-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Chen ◽  
Zhi Wei Xu ◽  
Jia Lu Li ◽  
Xiao Qing Wu ◽  
Li Chen
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Functional Groups ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Irradiation Dose ◽  
Interlaminar Shear Strength ◽  
Epoxy Composites ◽  
Composite Interface ◽  
Γ Ray ◽  
Interlaminar Shear

The γ-ray co-irradiation method was employed to study the effect of diethanolamine modification on the surface of carbon fiber (CF) and the interfacial properties of CF/epoxy composites. Compared with the original carbon fiber, the surface of modified fibers became rougher. The amount of oxygen-containing functional groups was increased and the nitrogen element was detected after irradiation grafting. The interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) of composites reinforced by carbon fibers irradiated in diethanolamine solution was increased and then decreased as the irradiation dose increased. The ILSS of CF/epoxy composites was enhanced by 16.1% at 200kGy dose, compared with that of untreated one. The γ-ray irradiation grafting is expected to be a promising method for the industrialized modification of carbon fibers.

X-Ray Photoelectron-Spectroscopic Studies of Carbon Fiber Surfaces. Part IX: The Effect of Microwave Plasma Treatment on Carbon Fiber Surfaces

1989 ◽  
Vol 43 (7) ◽  
pp. 1153-1158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaoming Xie ◽  
Peter M. A. Sherwood
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Prolonged Exposure ◽  
Microwave Plasma ◽  
Spectroscopic Studies ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Fiber Damage ◽  
Surface Functionality ◽  
Fiber Treatment

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy has been used to monitor the surface chemical changes occurring on type II carbon fibers exposed to air, oxygen, and nitrogen plasmas. In all cases the plasmas caused changes in surface functionality, in terms of both C-O and C-N functionality. Prolonged exposure to the plasmas caused loss of surface functionality for air and oxygen plasmas, and extended treatment caused fiber damage. Plasma treatment of fibers promises to be an effective method of fiber treatment.

Influence of Oxygen Plasma Modification Carbon Fiber on Flexural Strength and Hydrothermal Properties of CF/PES Composite

2014 ◽  
Vol 926-930 ◽  
pp. 141-144
Author(s):  
Xu Cui ◽  
Yan Jiao Huang ◽  
Yu Gao ◽  
Shuo Wang
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Oxygen Plasma ◽  
Retention Rate ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Plasma Modification ◽  
Resin Matrix ◽  
Strength Retention

In this paper, low temperature oxygen plasma treatment method was adopted to process the carbon fiber surface. Flexural Strength test method was utilized to represent f composite material flexural strength. This paper observed flexural failure morphology of composite material by aid of SEM, then it compared the mechanical property, hygroscopicitiy and flexural strength retention rate of composite material before and after the plasma treatment. Results showed that the optimum treatment conditions of carbon fiber were 300W treatment power and 15-minute treatment time. Under the condition, the highest flexural strength value be increased by 19.55%.Saturated bibulous is low and bibulous rate is slow, flexural strength retention rate is 94.9%. And at the same time PES-C resin matrix can be strengthened, which will further improve the mechanical properties of composite materials.

BRIDGING OF CARBON FIBERS IN CF/EPOXY COMPOSITES USING ELECTROSTATICALLY INDUCED CNT ALIGNMENT

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
DANDAN ZHANG ◽  
XINGKANG SHE ◽  
YIPENG HE ◽  
WESLEY A. CHAPKIN, ◽  
VI T. BREGMAN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Polymer Mixture ◽  
Ac Electric Field ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Electric Field Direction

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites are lightweight materials with superior strength but are expensive due to the increased cost of carbon fibers (CFs). The addition of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to polymer nanocomposites are becoming an excellent alternative to CF due to their unique combination of electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties. With the application of an electric field across the CNT/polymer mixture before curing, CNTs will not only be aligned along the electric field direction, but also form networks after reaching to a certain degree of alignment. In this study, an alternating current (AC) electric field was applied continuously to CNT/CF/Epoxy hybrid composites before curing. By cutting off the applied voltage when the monitored electric current increased, the degree of networking of CNTs between two CF tows was controlled. The relative electric field strength around the end of conductive carbon fiber tows in the epoxy matrix was modeled using COMSOL Multiphysics. It increased after applying AC electric field parallel to the CF tows, thereby increasing the alignment degree of CNTs and building a network to bridge the CF tows. The preliminary results indicate that the microhardness and tensile modulus between two CF tows are increased due to the networking of CNTs in this area. The fracture surface of the specimens after tensile tests were characterized to reveal more details of the microstructure.

Hybrid effects of carbon fiber and nanoclay as fillers on the performances of recycled wood-plastic composites

BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 7671-7686
Author(s):  
Young-Rok Seo ◽  
Sang-U Bae ◽  
Birm-June Kim ◽  
Min Lee ◽  
Qinglin Wu
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Scanning Electron Micrographs ◽  
Plastic Composite ◽  
The Impact

Waste wood-plastic composite (WPC) was used in this work as a raw material to produce recycled WPCs reinforced with carbon fiber and nanoclay. To evaluate the synergistic effects of carbon fiber and nanoclay, various performances (i.e., microstrucural, mechanical, thermal, water absorption, and electrical properties) were investigated. Scanning electron micrographs and X-ray diffraction analysis of the fillers (carbon fiber and nanoclay) present in the recycled WPCs showed that the nanoclays were properly intercalated when filled with carbon fibers. According to mechanical property analysis, hybrid incorporation of carbon fibers and nanoclays improved impact strength, tensile strength, and flexural strength. However, further incorporation of nanoclays reduced the impact strength and did not improve the tensile modulus or the flexural modulus. The carbon fibers present in the recycled WPCs improved the electrical conductivity of the composites, despite the various fillers that interfered with their electrical conduction. In addition, carbon fibers and nanoclays were mixed into the recycled WPCs to improve the thermal stability of the composites. Finally, the presence of nanoclays in recycled WPCs led to increased water uptake of the composites.

scholarly journals Experimental investigation of the microstructures and tensile properties of polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fibers exposed to elevated temperatures in air

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 155892501985001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chenggao Li ◽  
Guijun Xian
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Reinforced Polymer ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced

The elevated temperature resistance and even fire resistance of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites were critical concerns in many applications. These properties of a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer depend not only on the degradation of the polymer matrix but also on that of the carbon fibers under elevated temperatures. In this study, influences of elevated temperatures (by 700°C for 30 min) in air on the mechanical properties and microstructures of a carbon fiber were investigated experimentally. It was found that the tensile strength and modulus as well as the diameters of the carbon fibers were reduced remarkably when the treatment temperatures exceeded 500°C. At the same time, the content of the structurally ordered carbonaceous components on the surface of carbon fibers and the graphite microcrystal size were reduced, while the graphite interlayer spacing ( d002) was enhanced. The deteriorated tensile modulus was attributed to the reduced graphite microcrystal size and the reduced thickness of the skin layer of the carbon fiber, while the degraded tensile strength was mainly attributed to the weakened cross-linking between the graphite planes.

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