Interfacial Interlocking of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites: A Short Review.

The mechanical properties of the carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites (CFRPs) are dependent on the interfacial interaction and adhesion between carbon fibers (CFs) and polymer matrices. Therefore, it is crucial to understand how modifying the CFs can influence the properties of these composites. This review outlines recent research progress with a focus on the relationship between the interfacial and mechanical properties of CFRPs and provides a systematic summary of state-of-the-art surface modification techniques.

Effect of Processing Parameters on Bonding Performance of a Carbon Fiber/Polyetheretherketone Thermoplastic Composite Prepared by Induction Welding.

Among the various welding techniques used to bond thermoplastic composites, induction welding stands out as a fast, clean, and contact-free process that shortens the welding time and prevents the weight increase of mechanical fastening, such as rivets and bolts. In this study, we manufactured polyetheretherketone (PEEK)-resin-based thermoplastic carbon fiber (CF) composite materials at different automated fiber placement laser powers (3569, 4576, and 5034 W) and investigated their bonding and mechanical characteristics after induction welding. The quality of the composite was evaluating using various techniques, including optical microscopy, C-scanning, and mechanical strength measurements, and a thermal imaging camera was used to monitor the surface temperature of the specimen during its processing.

Silicon Carbide Nanostructures as Potential Carbide Material for Electrochemical Supercapacitors: A Review.

Silicon carbide (SiC) is a very promising carbide material with various applications such as electrochemical supercapacitors, photocatalysis, microwave absorption, field-effect transistors, and sensors. Due to its enticing advantages of high thermal stability, outstanding chemical stability, high thermal conductivity, and excellent mechanical behavior, it is used as a potential candidate in various fields such as supercapacitors, water-splitting, photocatalysis, biomedical, sensors, and so on. This review mainly describes the various synthesis techniques of nanostructured SiC (0D, 1D, 2D, and 3D) and its properties.

Fly Ash-Incorporated Polystyrene Nanofiber Membrane as a Fire-Retardant Material: Valorization of Discarded Materials.

Reusing or recycling waste into new useful materials is essential for environmental protection. Herein, we used discarded polystyrene (PS) and fly-ash (FA) particles and a fabricated fly-ash incorporated polystyrene fiber (FA/PS fiber) composite. The electrospinning process produced continuous PS fibers with a good distribution of FA particles.

Correlation of EDLC Capacitance with Physical Properties of Polyethylene Terephthalate Added Pitch-Based Activated Carbon.

The electric double-layer capacitor (EDLC) has attracted attention by using activated carbon (AC) as an active electrode material with a high power density and high cost-efficiency in industrial applications. The EDLC has been actively developed over the past decade to improve the power density and capacitance. Extensive studies on EDLCs have been conducted to investigate the relation of EDLC capacitance to the physical properties of AC, such as the specific surface area, pore type and size, and electrical conductivity.

Synthesis and Characterization of ZnO-TiO/Carbon Fiber Composite with Enhanced Photocatalytic Properties.

Herein, we prepared a novel photocatalytic ZnO-TiO loaded carbon nanofibers composites (ZnO-TiO-CNFs) via electrospinning technique followed by a hydrothermal process. At first, the electrospun TiO NP-embedded carbon nanofibers (TiO-CNFs) were achieved using electrospinning and a carbonization process. Next, the ZnO particles were grown into the TiO-CNFs via hydrothermal treatment.