Fabrication of an enriched graphene surface protection of carbon fiber/epoxy composites for lightning strike via a percolating-assisted resin film infusion method

Wang, Ben; Duan, Yugang; Xin, Zhibo; Yao, Xueling; Abliz, Dilmurat; Ziegmann, Gerhard

doi:10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.01.047

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“…The multi-scale reinforced laminate was fabricated using percolating-assisted resin film infusion, according to a previously described protocol [19]. Briefly, a specific amount of graphene was first dispersed in the resin matrix using a high-energy ball milling method, followed by desolventizing the solvent.…”

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“…Furthermore, processability of composite structures remains an important issue to address. For instance, buckypaper and other films are not large enough to cover the surface of large-scale composite structures, such as turbine blades or the skin of an aircraft, mainly owing to the limitations of current manufacturing techniques [19]. Also, the viscosity of the resin matrix can dramatically increase when graphene is introduced, which can negatively affect existing manufacturing processes for composite materials [20].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Preparation and Tribological Study of Graphene Coating on Glass Fiber-Reinforced Composite Using Modified Percolating-Assisted Resin Film Infusion Method

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Tribological properties of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites used in reciprocating contact should be improved to secure the efficiency and safety because of risks of abrasion, adhesion, and fatigue deficiency amidst fiber, matrix, or interphase. This paper investigates the influence of graphene reinforcement on the wear resistance of a GFRP composite. Graphene was integrated into a typical GFRP composite as the surface coating using a modified resin film infusion method with the percolating paper assisted. Dry reciprocating sliding tests were performed against a stainless steel ball moving in a direction 45 degrees to the fiber orientation. The morphology of the worn surface was observed, and the corresponding wear mechanisms are discussed. Results suggest that the prepared graphene coating improves the wear resistance of the GFRP composite. The protected GFRP laminates remained intact during the first 20 min of the wear test and only a small fraction of fibers were broken after 60 min test. Furthermore, abrasive debris and fiber breaks originating from composite were markedly reduced, likely owing to the formation of a protective transfer film between the surface of the modified composite and the rubbing counterpart.

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Preparation and Tribological Study of Graphene Coating on Glass Fiber-Reinforced Composite Using Modified Percolating-Assisted Resin Film Infusion Method

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“…Wang et al [14][15][16] has further conducted a series of studies on the thermo-dynamic response and the residual strength of composite materials after lightning strike, with fruitful results being achieved. Numerous studies on lightning strike protection have been conducted by many scholars [17][18][19][20][21]. Protective performances of different designs were compared and the best design scheme was proposed.…”

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Research on the Blow-Off Impulse Effect of a Composite Reinforced Panel Subjected to Lightning Strike

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The blow-off impulse effect of a composite reinforced panel subjected to lightning strike is studied combing electric-thermal coupling with explicit dynamic methods. A finite element model of a composite reinforced panel is established under the action of 2.6/10.5 µs impulse current waveform with current peak 60 kA. Blow-off impulse elements are selected according to numerical results of electric-thermal coupling analysis. Elements failure, pressure, and von Mises stress distribution are discussed when blow-off impulse analysis is completed. The results show that the blow-off impulse effect can alter the damage forms of a composite reinforced panel and causes the damage distribution to deviate from the initial fiber direction in each layer. Elements failure modes around the blow-off impulse area are similar to that around the attachment area of the lightning strike. The blow-off impulse effect can well model the internal damage, concave pit, and bulge phenomenon around the attachment area. Additionally, pressure contours are not presented as an anisotropic characteristic but an isotropic characteristic under the blow-off impulse effect, which indicates that the mechanical behavior of composite materials presents as an anisotropic characteristic in low pressure while as an isotropic characteristic in high pressure. This method is suitable to evaluate shock damage of a composite reinforced panel induced by lightning strike.

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“…Experimental results showed the fiberglass isolation layer enhanced the LSP effectiveness of CFRP, preventing the CFRP from being ablated by internal Joule heat and external heat. Wang et al [22] reported a percolating-assisted resin film infusion method that achieves a conductive lightning strike protection via the accumulation of reduced graphene oxide on the composite surface. Hirano et al [23] introduced a developed polyaniline-based conductive thermosetting resin into CFRP structures.…”

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Lightning Performance of Copper-Mesh Clad Composite Panels: Test and Simulation

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：According to simulation lightning experiments and eddy current analysis results, a three-dimensional finite element model of composite laminated plates with shield is established. By applying electric-thermal boundary and the coupling relationship between them, the lightning strike damage results under the protection of shield are realistically simulated with the commercial finite element analysis software, ABAQUS. Considering the coupling effect of heat, electricity, and force during lightning strike, the load distribution field of copper mesh and carbon fiber panel with lightning current inducted is analyzed. Comparing the thermal stress distribution of the specimen surface under various current loads, it is shown that the stress of carbon fiber panel is significantly lower than the one of the copper screen when the specimen structure suffers heavy current, since the copper network plays a role of endergonic protection. Simulation data are consistent with the test results, thus the method can be used for other similar research.

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Fabrication of an enriched graphene surface protection of carbon fiber/epoxy composites for lightning strike via a percolating-assisted resin film infusion method

Cited by 84 publications

References 29 publications

Preparation and Tribological Study of Graphene Coating on Glass Fiber-Reinforced Composite Using Modified Percolating-Assisted Resin Film Infusion Method

Preparation and Tribological Study of Graphene Coating on Glass Fiber-Reinforced Composite Using Modified Percolating-Assisted Resin Film Infusion Method

Research on the Blow-Off Impulse Effect of a Composite Reinforced Panel Subjected to Lightning Strike

Lightning Performance of Copper-Mesh Clad Composite Panels: Test and Simulation

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