Enhancing fiber-matrix interface in carbon fiber/poly ether ether ketone (CF/PEEK) composites by carbon nanotube reinforcement of crystalline PEEK sizing

• Published in: Composites. Part B, Engineering Vol. 251; p. 110470
• Main Authors: Wang, Shengdao, Wang, Tianjiao, Zhang, Shuwen, Dong, Zhongxin, Chevali, Venkata S., Yang, Yanchao, Wang, Guibin, Wang, Hao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.02.2023
• Subjects: A. Carbon fibre B. Fibre/matrix bond D. Mechanical testing. E. thermoplastic resin; A. Carbon fibre B. Fibre/matrix bond D. Mechanical testing. E. thermoplastic resin

Crystalline poly ether ether ketone (PEEK) is an emergent effective sizing agent for carbon fiber (CF) for use in CF/PEEK composites. Soluble PEEK with the ability to recover crystallinity via simple acidification was synthesized and grafted on carbon nanotube for the first time to enhance the effec...