Processing and properties of graphene-enhanced glass fibre composites using a scalable manufacturing process

被引:5
作者
Robles, J. Barroeta [1 ]
Hong, L. [2 ]
Hind, S. [1 ]
Palardy-Sim, M. [1 ]
Robertson, T. [1 ]
Moghimian, N. [3 ]
Ashrafi, B. [1 ]
机构
[1] Aerosp Mfg Technol Ctr, Natl Res Council Canada, 2107 Ch Polytech, Montreal, PQ H3T 1J4, Canada
[2] McGill Univ, Dept Min & Mat Engn, 3610 Univ, Montreal, PQ H3A 0C5, Canada
[3] NanoXplore Inc, 4500 Thimens Blvd, Montreal, PQ H4R 2P2, Canada
关键词
Graphene; Composites; Epoxy; Hybrid composites; Reinforced; LIQUID-PHASE EXFOLIATION; MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES; OXIDE; RESIN;
D O I
10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.113874
中图分类号
O3 [力学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0801 ;
摘要
The properties of a two-part epoxy resin and GFRP laminates enhanced with high contents of graphene are evaluated. The effect of graphene on the thermomechanical and tensile properties of the resin are studied. An RTM processing window is developed to manufacture laminates. Graphene dispersion is evaluated with optical microscopy and SEM. The flexural properties show an improvement of up to 16% while the thermal conductivity shows an improvement of up to 52% in the transverse direction. The impact performance is negatively affected by 22%. Microscopy shows graphene agglomerates in the composite, explaining the lack of improvement in the electrical conductivity. Thermal conductivity is improved while keeping the insulating properties of the composite which is desirable in applications such as battery retainers and electronic applications. A combination of solvent-free, high-shear mixing of high content graphene-enhanced resin (e.g., 10 wt%) and RTM can be used as an scalable process to produce complex parts.
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