Abstract
A simple method has been developed to simultaneously increase the electrical conductivity and the interlaminar fracture toughness of carbon fiber reinforced composite laminates. The key component of this function integration is a nylon veil surface-loaded with silver nanowires. By interleaving the electrical function-integrated veils into the laminate, the GIC and GIIC is improved 118% and 227%, and the conductivity perpendicular to the fiber direction and through-thickness direction is enhanced over 100 and 10times, respectively.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 27-33 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Composites Science and Technology |
| Volume | 97 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Jun 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Free Keywords
- Electrical properties
- Fracture toughness
- Functional composites
- Silver nanowire
- Structural composites
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- General Engineering