Matrices for Carbon Fiber Composites

SOM/SEM based Characterization of Internal Delaminations of CFRP Samples Machined by AWJM

“…However, increased consumption intended for commercial applications has been able to compensate this loss. In addition, some producers expect an increase in demand by 2020 close to 75% in the industrial sector (excluding aerospace sector), highlighting the demand in sectors such as energy, transport and civil engineering [1].…”

“…Particularly, among them, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) are widely applied in sectors that require lightweight materials, ability to withstand great efforts, high stiffness and excellent conditions for fatigue [1]. These characteristics -especially those related to its low density-makes CFRP materials highly attractive for being applied in aerospace engineering (wings of the Airbus A350 or Boeing 787), in the automotive industry (roof plastering) and motor racing (rear stabilizer in formula 1 cars), high stress resistance sport equipment (new frames for bicycles) and other high-strength/high-rigidity parts in transversal industrial applications, such as robot arms.…”

Role of Copper Nanoparticles in the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Expanded Graphite-Reinforced Epoxy Hybrids

“…Epoxy resins are a high-performance thermosetting polymer and have a unique combination of characteristics, which include low shrinkage, high dimensional and thermal stability, excellent electrical insulation, high mechanical properties, high chemical resistance, and easy processing. − Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA) epoxy resin is created when epichlorohydrin and bisphenol A react with a basic catalyst. DGEBA contains benzene, methyl, and hydroxyl groups in the main molecular chain, which exhibits excellent comprehensive properties. , Consequently, epoxy resin is extensively applied in the electronics and electrical fields.…”