Vibration-microwave curing molding process of carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites

IF 6.5 2区材料科学 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, COMPOSITES

Composites Communications Pub Date : 2025-03-21 DOI:10.1016/j.coco.2025.102370

Dechao Zhang , Lihua Zhan , Bolin Ma , Shunming Yao , Xin Hu , Jinzhan Guo , Yuhan Yuan

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Abstract

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites (CFRP) are widely used in aerospace applications due to their superior specific strength and stiffness. However, the autoclave curing process is hindered by long curing times and high energy consumption. To address these challenges, we propose an innovative vibration-microwave curing process and corresponding experimental platform. The interlaminar shear strength and the fiber/resin interface microscopic morphology of the specimens were characterized using a universal testing machine and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), with a comparative analysis against the autoclave curing process. Experimental results indicate interlaminar shear strengths of 70.25 MPa and 74.44 MPa, alongside a significant presence of scaly resin on the fiber surfaces, suggesting good fiber impregnation. These findings effectively validate the feasibility of the proposed curing process. This study introduces a novel method for out-of-autoclave composites curing, demonstrating significant potential for practical applications.

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Composites Communications Materials Science-Ceramics and Composites

CiteScore

12.10

自引率

10.00%

发文量

340

审稿时长

36 days

期刊介绍： Composites Communications (Compos. Commun.) is a peer-reviewed journal publishing short communications and letters on the latest advances in composites science and technology. With a rapid review and publication process, its goal is to disseminate new knowledge promptly within the composites community. The journal welcomes manuscripts presenting creative concepts and new findings in design, state-of-the-art approaches in processing, synthesis, characterization, and mechanics modeling. In addition to traditional fiber-/particulate-reinforced engineering composites, it encourages submissions on composites with exceptional physical, mechanical, and fracture properties, as well as those with unique functions and significant application potential. This includes biomimetic and bio-inspired composites for biomedical applications, functional nano-composites for thermal management and energy applications, and composites designed for extreme service environments.