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Interlayer enhancement of 3D printed CF/PLA composites via localized microwave welding and annealing-induced crystallization
Interlayer defects and insufficient diffusion are detrimental to the structural integrity of 3D printed composites. This study introduces a facile approach to enhance the interlayer adhesion and structural integrity of 3D printed carbon fiber/polylactic acid (CF/PLA) composites, utilizing graphene-c...
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Published in: | Composites. Part B, Engineering Engineering, 2024-09, Vol.284, p.111737, Article 111737 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | Interlayer defects and insufficient diffusion are detrimental to the structural integrity of 3D printed composites. This study introduces a facile approach to enhance the interlayer adhesion and structural integrity of 3D printed carbon fiber/polylactic acid (CF/PLA) composites, utilizing graphene-coated CF/PLA filaments for localized microwave welding and annealing-induced crystallization. This method promotes localized PLA melting at the interlayer interfaces, facilitating polymer diffusion and transcrystallization, which are crucial for effective interlayer repair and enhancement. The unique microwave dissipation properties of graphene ensure selective heating at the interlayer interfaces without largely affecting the intralayer CF, which is crucial for maintaining the overall structural integrity. Combining microwave welding with post-annealing treatment promotes transcrystalline growth at interlayer interfaces, which results in a 26.4 % increase in 90° tensile strength of the 3D printed CF/PLA composites, demonstrating the effectiveness of our approach. These findings provide new insights into strategies for enhancing the mechanical properties of 3D printed carbon fiber thermoplastic composites through precise interlayer enhancement and interfacial defect repair.
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•Graphene-coated CF/PLA composite 3D printing filaments are obtained.•Localized microwave heating ensures precise interlayer welding maintaining structural integrity.•Microwave welding on 3D printed CF/PLA facilitating interlayer defect repair and diffusion.•Interlayer adhesion enhanced by 26.4 % via microwave welding and annealing crystallization. |
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ISSN: | 1359-8368 1879-1069 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.compositesb.2024.111737 |