Graphite-based indirect laser sintered fuel cell bipolar plates containing carbon fiber additions

被引:49
作者
Bourell, D. L. [1 ]
Leu, M. C. [2 ]
Chakravarthy, K. [1 ]
Guo, N. [2 ]
Alayavalli, K. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Texas Austin, Dept Mech Engn, Lab Freeform Fabricat, Austin, TX 78712 USA
[2] Missouri Univ Sci & Technol, Dept Mech & Aerosp Engn, Ctr Aerosp Mfg Technol, Rolla, MO USA
关键词
Laser; Sintering; Manufacturing; SLS;
D O I
10.1016/j.cirp.2011.03.105
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 ;
摘要
Critical considerations for laser sintered (LS) graphite bipolar plates are the strength of the parts in the green, brown and finished states as well as the final part electrical conductivity. The effect of 0-26 volume percent chopped carbon fiber (CF) on strength and electrical conductivity of LS graphite bipolar plates was evaluated. Fiber additions improved the green and brown strength significantly. Finished part flexural strength increased from 35 MPa to almost 50 MPa with CF additions. The electrical conductivity of finished parts was lowered by CF additions. (C) 2011 CIRP.
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页码:275 / 278
页数:4
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