Title: Hierarchical and Multifunctional Aramid Fiber Reinforced Composites through Laser Induced Graphene

Authors: Jalal Nasser, LoriAnne Groo, Lisha Zhang, and Henry A. Sodano

DOI: 10.33599/nasampe/s.22.0681

Abstract: The poor structural properties and lack of multifunctionality in aramid fiber reinforced composites have limited their use to primarily ballistic applications. Due to aramid fibers’ smooth and inert surfaces, their polymer matrix composites typically suffer from poor interfacial adhesion as they lack any significant chemical and mechanical interactions between the fiber and the matrix. To overcome these problems, here, laser induced graphene (LIG) is generated at the surfaces of aramid fabrics. The introduced LIG coatings provide significant improvements to the interlaminar properties and multifunctionality of aramid fiber reinforced composites. The LIG coated aramid composites are found to exhibit up to 70% and 20% increases in both short beam strength and Mode I fracture toughness (GIC), respectively, all while maintaining their high specific tensile strength and improving their electrical resistivity. Therefore, the introduction of LIG in aramid fiber reinforced composites is capable of considerably enhancing the mechanical performance and multifunctionality of these composites for structural applications.

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Conference: SAMPE 2022

Publication Date: 2022/05/23

SKU: TP22-0000000681

Pages: 16

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