Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics: From Materials to Manufacturing and Applications
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2025
Abstract
Carbon
fiber
reinforced
thermoplastics
(CFRTs)
have
witnessed
a
resurgence
in
recent
times
since
their
first
industrial
use
over
five
decades
ago,
with
revitalized
interest
from
aerospace
companies
and
other
key
sectors
including
energy
automotive
sectors.
CFRTs
are
increasingly
gaining
footholds
high
volume
rapid
manufacturing
nonaerospace
owing
to
inherent
recyclability.
However,
there
has
been
lack
of
contemporary
critical
review
on
this
topic
so
far.
This
work
aims
the
advances
emphasis
performance
thermoplastics.
Both
continuous
discontinuous
forms
tape,
organosheet
short/long
architectures
discussed,
processing
postprocessing
methods
reviewed,
state‐of‐the‐art
welding
techniques.
Typical
applications
industry
examined,
fuselage,
pressure
vessel,
components.
Finally,
insights
provided
into
ongoing
challenges,
future
development,
roadmap
for
expediting
development
high‐performance
CFRTs.
Язык: Английский
Performance improvement of carbon fiber‐reinforced ABS composites by introducing fullerene nanoparticles
Polymer International,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025
Abstract
Recently,
polymer
composites
have
been
extensively
researched
in
industrial
fields
such
as
electrical
conductance,
ohmic
heating,
electromagnetic
shielding
and
electrostatic
discharge,
particularly
engineering
polymers
reinforced
with
carbonaceous
additions.
Herein,
fullerene
(C60)
short
carbon
fiber
(
CF
)
were
incorporated
acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene
copolymer
(ABS)
using
melt‐compounding
followed
by
an
injection‐molding
process.
Composite
samples
produced
contents
of
20
wt%
besides
0.1,
0.5
1.0
C60.
Tensile,
impact,
hardness
wear
tests,
conductive
atomic
force
microscopy,
dynamic
mechanical
analysis,
thermogravimetric
melt
flow
index
tests
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
performed
to
characterize
mechanical,
electrical,
thermomechanical,
thermal,
melt‐flow
structural
behaviors
ABS‐based
involving
Based
on
the
test
findings
obtained
for
developed
composites,
comprising
tensile
impact
results,
C60
additions
contributed
a
significant
rise
strength
resistance
‐reinforced
ABS
20%
increase
being
achieved
introduction
into
ABS/
structure.
addition
enhanced
efficiency
50%
terms
modulus.
Electrical
conductivity
measurements
confirmed
that
nanoparticles
exhibited
synergy.
The
optimum
synergistic
ratio
C60/
was
0.5/20.
path
composite
system
established
incorporating
different
loading
amounts.
SEM
micrographs
demonstrated
dispersed
homogeneously
matrix
lower
amounts
©
2025
Author(s).
Polymer
International
published
John
Wiley
&
Sons
Ltd
behalf
Society
Chemical
Industry.
Язык: Английский
A comparative study on drilling characteristics of unidirectional thermosetting CF/epoxy and thermoplastic CF/PEEK composites
Composite Structures,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 118764 - 118764
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
Язык: Английский
Influence of rivet structure on the bonding mechanism and mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced polyphenylene sulfide‐AA7075 friction stir blind riveted joint
Polymer Composites,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2025
Abstract
This
paper
reports
an
experimental
investigation
into
joining
mechanism
and
mechanical
properties
of
carbon
fiber
reinforced
polyphenylene
sulfide
(CF/PPS)‐AA7075
friction
stir
blind
riveting
(FSBR)
joints
made
different
structure
rivets.
Four
types
rivets
were
obtained
by
second
machining
the
commercial
rivet,
corresponding
FSBR
test
conducted.
Penetration
forces
temperatures
during
penetration
process
collected.
The
joint
quality,
tensile
shear
strength,
failure
mode
four
compared.
results
demonstrated
that
quality
behavior
highly
related
with
rivet
tip
structure.
Compared
original
rectangular
or
triangular
slots
at
can
increase
cutting
proportion
process,
which
will
reduce
material
damage,
force,
flash
gap
between
two
workpieces.
premature
mandrel
breakage
caused
be
effectively
avoided
introducing
tip.
Rivet
grooves
was
most
effective,
force
14.9%,
strength
10.9%
increasing
fatigue
life
up
to
five
times
rivet.
Highlights
technology
is
firstly
applied
aluminum
alloy
CFRTP.
Rectangular
are
machined
tips
Forming
evaluated.
Probability
reduced.
Joint
has
increased
times.
Язык: Английский
Evaluation of slot milling processes on carbon fiber reinforced polyetheretherketone thermoplastic composite utilizing nanofluid-enhanced minimum quantity lubrication technique
Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 19, 2025
Sanctions
aimed
at
reducing
carbon
emissions
promote
the
adoption
of
sustainable
materials,
such
as
fiber-reinforced
polyetheretherketone
(CF/PEEK)
thermoplastic
composites,
in
aerospace
sector
due
to
their
distinctive
characteristics.
The
application
secondary
machining
used
production
functional
components
from
CF/PEEK
composite
material
dry
and
wet
cutting
conditions
causes
performance
efficiency
loss
on
process.
Therefore,
this
study,
minimum
quantity
lubrication
(MQL)
MQL
using
multi-walled
nanotube-reinforced
nanofluid
(N-MQL)
techniques
were
utilized
for
first
time
milling
CF/PEEK,
was
evaluated
terms
force,
feed
temperature,
surface
roughness,
topography,
burr
height,
dimensional
error.
In
comparison
cutting,
N-MQL
method
achieved
maximum
improvements
77.5%,
71.8%,
67.5%,
49.4%,
74.1%,
90.4%
these
outputs,
respectively.
Then,
optimum
parameters
considering
all
responses
selected
TOPSIS,
VIKOR,
CoCoSo,
MOORA
multi-criteria
decision-making
(MCDM)
methods.
MCDM
results
showed
that
obtain
machining,
condition
should
be
well
low/average
speed
low
values.
Язык: Английский
Investigation on Hole Quality and Tool Wear of CFRP Drilling With Cryogenic‐Minimal Quantity Lubrication
Polymer Composites,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 3, 2025
ABSTRACT
Carbon
fiber
reinforced
polymer
(CFRP)
is
extensively
utilized
in
various
fields,
including
aerospace
and
automotive
industries,
where
drilling
serves
as
a
common
method
for
mechanical
assembly.
However,
the
inherent
anisotropy
inhomogeneity
of
CFRP,
combined
with
its
sensitivity
to
temperature,
often
result
significant
damage
during
drilling;
finally,
it
leads
component
scrap.
This
study
aims
explore
hole
quality
tool
wear
CFRP
utilizing
cryogenic‐minimal
quantity
lubrication
(CMQL),
investigating
influence
on
cooling
friction
reduction
by
comparing
dry
(Dry),
liquid
nitrogen
(Cryo),
minimal
(MQL).
The
results
show
that
CMQL
significantly
relieves
terms
entrance
damage,
exit
burrs,
delamination,
wall
damage.
Although
does
not
perform
excellently
hole's
roundness
error,
can
effectively
maintain
accuracy
diameters
under
different
parameters.
Notably,
there
high‐viscosity
chip
sludge
formed
combination
lubricating
oil
chips
cutting
zone.
It
intensifies
squeezing
scraping
interactions
at
tool‐workpiece
interface,
resulting
severe
frictional
wear.
MQL
has
more
pronounced
impact
rounding
edges
than
Cryo
condition.
Observations
secondary
flank
face
corroborate
protective
role
oil,
which
mitigates
burn.
In
summary,
application
only
enhances
surface
integrity
but
also
holds
promise
extending
lifespan
tools.
Язык: Английский
Enhanced dry machinability of honeycomb‐reinforced ablative thermal protection composites by longitudinal ultrasonic‐assisted milling
Polymer Composites,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 22, 2024
Abstract
Honeycomb‐reinforced
ablation
thermal
protection
(HRATP)
composites
are
widely
used
in
aircraft
systems
as
one
of
the
most
effective
methods.
The
conventional
milling
(CM)
method
renders
it
susceptible
to
various
processing
damages,
which
directly
affects
bonding
strength
whole
component.
Aiming
at
poor
surface
quality
caused
by
large
cutting
force
process,
a
longitudinal
ultrasonic‐assisted
(LUAM)
was
proposed,
realized
periodic
separation
multi‐edge
micro‐tooth
cutter
and
workpiece,
effectively
reduced
improved
quality.
A
motion
trajectory
model
for
developed,
an
experimental
study
LUAM
conducted.
effects
different
tools
ultrasonic
characterization
parameters
on
force,
temperature,
were
compared
analyzed.
results
comparison
between
four
indicate
that
exhibits
highest
machining
Compared
with
CM,
applying
vibration
reduces
inlet
burr
length
33.3%,
chip
mainly
removed
small
particle
manner.
Highlights
established
HRATP
composites.
Sensitivity
analysis
temperature.
temperature
12.4%
33.3%.
significantly
enhanced
CM.
Язык: Английский