湿法制备碳纤维增强热塑性树脂复合材料的固化模型及其验证

摘要: In recent decades, carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic from the wet-laid process (WL-CTP) appeals to attention for its simplicity and compatibility with recycled carbon fibers. However, there is still no constitutive model for the consolidation of WL-CTP. This study proposes a constitutive model based on the constitutive equation describing the compress behavior of the dry/impregnated CF network. Three deductions raised from the consolidation model were validated by the experiments investigating the effect of molding time, pressure, and temperature on the void volume fraction of the WL-CTP. Flexural testing further investigated the effect of molding time, pressure, and temperature on the flexural modulus and strength of the WL-CTP. It reveals that the molding pressure can be the only factor affecting the consolidation and flexural properties of the WL-CTP, which indicates that the WL-CTP with low void content and qualified mechanical properties can be produced under a relatively low temperature and high productivity.