Synergetic effect of cross-linking and interfacial interaction in carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic to enhance its tensile strength by electron-beam irradiation

• DOI: 10.1007/s42823-019-00082-4
• Publication Date: 2020-06-02T02:03:32Z
• Authors: Soonyoung Jung; Se kye Park; Han-do Ghim; Dong Yun Lee; Seung Hwa Yoo
• Keywords: High-density polyethylene

A carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) was irradiated with a high energy electron-beam. As result, the tensile strength of high-density polyethylene (HDPE)-based CFRTPs significantly improved by gradually increasing electron-beam dose. It confirmed that adhesion between CF and HDPE surface properties were readily modified verified from spectroscopic analysis various oxygen-containing functional groups formed on irradiation we believe strong attractive interactions took place among these at interface CFs HDPE. Finally, it conclusive provided two main effects CFRTPs. One cross-linking resin for efficient load transfer to other formation group interaction matrix. These showed synergetic contribution enhance mechanical CFRTP.