Optimization of interfacial bonding between graphene-enhanced polyethylene liners and CFRP composites using plasma treatment for hydrogen storage applications

IF 8.1 2区材料科学 Q1 ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING

Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing Pub Date : 2025-10-03 DOI:10.1016/j.compositesa.2025.109336

J. Ubaid , J.J. Andrew , C. Sandaruwan , W.J. Cantwell , K.A. Khan , W. Sampson , P. Potluri , R. Umer

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Abstract

As the need for sustainable hydrogen storage solutions increases, enhancing the bonding interface between polymer liners and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) in Type IV hydrogen tanks is essential to ensure tank integrity and safety. This study investigates the effect of plasma treatment on polyethylene (PE) and PE/graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) composites to optimize bonding with CFRP, simulating the liner-CFRP interface in hydrogen tanks. Initially, plasma treatment effects on PE surfaces were assessed, focusing on plasma energy and exposure time, with key surface modifications characterized and bonding performance being evaluated. Plasma treatment on PE/GNP composites, with increasing GNP content, was then examined, comparing the bonding effectiveness of untreated and plasma-treated samples. Wedge peel tests revealed that plasma treatment significantly enhanced PE-CFRP bonding, with optimal conditions at 510 W and 180 s resulting in 212 % and 165 % increases in the wedge peel strength and fracture energy, respectively. Plasma-treated PE/GNP composites with 0.75 wt.% GNP achieved a notable bonding enhancement with CFRP, showing 528 % and 269 % improvements in strength and fracture energy over untreated neat PE-CFRP samples. These findings offer practical implications for improving the mechanical performance of hydrogen storage tanks, contributing to safer and more efficient hydrogen storage systems for a sustainable energy future.

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用等离子体处理优化石墨烯增强聚乙烯衬垫与CFRP复合材料之间的界面键合

随着对可持续储氢解决方案需求的增加，增强IV型储氢罐中聚合物衬垫和碳纤维增强聚合物（CFRP）之间的粘合界面对于确保储氢罐的完整性和安全性至关重要。研究了等离子体处理对聚乙烯（PE）和聚乙烯/石墨烯纳米片（GNP）复合材料的影响，以优化其与CFRP的结合，模拟了氢罐中的内衬-CFRP界面。首先，评估了等离子体处理对PE表面的影响，重点关注等离子体能量和暴露时间，并对关键的表面修饰进行了表征，并评估了粘合性能。随着GNP含量的增加，对PE/GNP复合材料进行了等离子体处理，比较了未经处理和等离子体处理的样品的结合效率。楔形剥离试验表明，等离子体处理显著增强了PE-CFRP粘合，在510 W和180 s的最佳条件下，楔形剥离强度和断裂能分别提高了212%和165%。0.75 wt.% GNP的等离子体处理PE/GNP复合材料与CFRP的结合明显增强，与未经处理的纯PE-CFRP样品相比，强度和断裂能分别提高了528%和269%。这些发现为提高储氢罐的机械性能提供了实际意义，有助于建立更安全、更高效的储氢系统，实现可持续能源的未来。

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Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing 工程技术-材料科学：复合

CiteScore

15.20

自引率

5.70%

发文量

492

审稿时长

30 days

期刊介绍： Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing is a comprehensive journal that publishes original research papers, review articles, case studies, short communications, and letters covering various aspects of composite materials science and technology. This includes fibrous and particulate reinforcements in polymeric, metallic, and ceramic matrices, as well as 'natural' composites like wood and biological materials. The journal addresses topics such as properties, design, and manufacture of reinforcing fibers and particles, novel architectures and concepts, multifunctional composites, advancements in fabrication and processing, manufacturing science, process modeling, experimental mechanics, microstructural characterization, interfaces, prediction and measurement of mechanical, physical, and chemical behavior, and performance in service. Additionally, articles on economic and commercial aspects, design, and case studies are welcomed. All submissions undergo rigorous peer review to ensure they contribute significantly and innovatively, maintaining high standards for content and presentation. The editorial team aims to expedite the review process for prompt publication.