Development of multifunctional carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRCs) - Manufacturing process

This work describes a successful attempt toward the development of CFRCs based on nanofilled epoxy resins. The epoxy matrix was prepared by mixing a tetrafunctional epoxy precursor with a reactive diluent which allows to reduce the viscosity of the initial epoxy precursor and facilitate the nanofill...

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Main Authors: Guadagno Liberata, Marialuigia, Raimondo, Vietri Umberto, Barra Giuseppina, Vertuccio Luigi, Volponi Ruggero, Cosentino Giovanni, De, Nicola Felice, Grilli, Andrea, Spena Paola
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Carbon fiber reinforced plastics
Carbon fibers
Electrical properties
Epoxy resins
Fiber composites
Multi wall carbon nanotubes
Precursors
Resin film infusion
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Summary:This work describes a successful attempt toward the development of CFRCs based on nanofilled epoxy resins. The epoxy matrix was prepared by mixing a tetrafunctional epoxy precursor with a reactive diluent which allows to reduce the viscosity of the initial epoxy precursor and facilitate the nanofiller dispersion step. As nanofiller, multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were embedded in the epoxy matrix with the aim of improving the electrical properties of the resin used to manufacture CFRCs. Panels were manufactured by Resin Film Infusion (RFI) using a non-usual technique to infuse a nano-filled resin into a carbon fiber dry preform.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/1.4876878