Abstract
In this study, effects of water absorption and adding resin particles around fiber on interfacial shear strength of carbon fiber (CF)/maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (MAPP) were investigated. In water absorption test, CF/MAPP specimen was immersed in distilled water at room temperature for four weeks. Micro debonding test of water absorbed CF/MAPP was conducted. Micro debonding test of Resin particle added Carbon Fiber (RCF)/MAPP was also conducted. The resin particle size was less than 5μm. Fracture surface of RCF/MAPP was observed by using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). As a result, following conclusions are obtained. In case of water absorbed CF/MAPP, the interfacial shear strength decreased 34% compared with that of virgin. The reason is thought that the interface between fiber/matrix was weakened by absorbing water. In case of resin particle, interfacial shear strength of RCF/MAPP increased 34% compared with that of CF/MAPP. From fracture morphology of RCF/MAPP, resin particles on CF surface were found. Therefore, interfacial shear strength of CF/MAPP was increased by the friction on the surface of carbon fibers.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.