Carbon fibre surface chemistry and its role in fibre-to-matrix adhesion
Daniel J. Eyckens, Filip Stojcevski, Andreas Hendlmeier, James D. Randall, David J. Hayne, Melissa K. Stanfield, Ben Newman, Filip Vuković, Tiffany R. Walsh, Luke C. Henderson
Abstract
A key determinant for carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) performance is their fibre-matrix interactions at the interface and interphase. These allow for stress transfer from the relatively weak and ductile resin to the strong reinforcing fibres.
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InterphaseComposite materialPolymerAdhesionMaterials scienceCarbon fibersMatrix (chemical analysis)Stress (linguistics)BiologyGeneticsPhilosophyComposite numberLinguisticsFiber-reinforced polymer compositesGraphene research and applicationsMechanical Behavior of Composites