Surface modification of PBO fiber by electrostatic discharge for composites

• Autorzy: Wu G. M. , Shyng Y. T.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: PBO fibers provide great potential applications as reinforcement fibers for advanced composites due to the excellent thermal resistance and specific stiffness and strength. However, the interfacial adhesion between reinforcing fiber and polymer matrix in a composite system is a primary factor for the stress transfer from matrix to fiber. In this paper, the effects of surface treatment on the modification of PBO fiber and its composite materials have been investigated using electrostatic discharge under atmospheric pressure. The surface treatment process has been designed to improve fiber/matrix interfacial bonding quality while providing minimum alteration to the bulk characteristics of the reinforcement fiber. Design/methodology/approach: Both as-spun (AS) and high-modulus (HM) PBO fibers were surface treated and characterized in this study. The characterization techniques included scanning electron microscopy, MTS tensile tester, dynamic contact angle analysis system and microbond pull-out tests. Findings: The results showed that PBO fibers exhibited-10% reduction in tensile strength after the proposed treatment process. The AS fiber surface free energy could be increased from 49.90 mJ/m² to 65.42 mJ/m² (+31%) and the HM fiber surface free energy could be increased from 46.20 mJ/m² to 65.36 mJ/m² (+41%). The interfacial shear strength between PBO fiber and the epoxy matrix was improved to 41.6 MPa (+20%) for AS fiber system, and it improved to 40.1 MPa (+23%) for HM fiber system. The composite failure mode also shifted from fiber/matrix interface adhesive failure to partly cohesive failure. Research limitations/implications: The composite interfacial shear strength was improved through the increased surface free energy of PBO fiber. The more cohesive failure mode allowed more energy to be dissipated during failure. Originality/value: The proposed electrostatic discharge treatment process could improve the surface characteristics of PBO fiber and the applications in advanced composites.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

composites; surface treatment; surface free energy; interfacial shear strength

PL

kompozyty; obróbka powierzchniowa; swobodna energia powierzchniowa; wytrzymałość na ścinanie

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Archives of Materials Science and Engineering
• Rocznik: 2007
• Tom: Vol. 28, nr 12
• Strony: 722--728
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 20 poz., il., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Wu G. M.

autor

Shyng Y. T.

• Advanced Materials Laboratory and Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering Chang Gung University, Kweisan, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan R.O.C.,

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