Journal of Jilin University(Engineering and Technology Edition) ›› 2023, Vol. 53 ›› Issue (1): 18-30.doi: 10.13229/j.cnki.jdxbgxb20220600

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Research progress of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites

Hai DENG1,2,3(),Chao WANG3,Jing-hao YANG4,Li-zhong WANG3,Ming-hui WANG4,Zhi-gang LI4()   

  1. 1.Key Laboratory of Traffic Safety on Track，Ministry of Education，Central South University，Changsha 410075
    2.School of Traffic & Transportation Engineering，Central South University，Changsha 410075，China
    3.National Railway Vehicle Engineering Research Center，CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co. ，Ltd. ，Changchun 130062，China
    4.College of Material Science and Engineering，Jilin University，Changchun 130022，China
  • Received:2022-05-18 Online:2023-01-01 Published:2023-07-23
  • Contact: Zhi-gang LI E-mail:denghai@cccar.com.cn;lzg@jlu.edu.cn

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The research progress of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites was introduced systematically， including interface modification （physical modification and chemical modification）， structural design （biomimetic structure， three-dimensional woven structure and mechanical structure） and molding process （resin transfer molding， automated fiber placement， long fiber reinforced thermoplastics，hot press and 3D printing）. Finally， the application and development of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites was introduced in the transportation industry， and looks forward to the future development.

Key words: carbon fibers, thermoplastic resin, interface modification, structural design, processing technology

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  • TB332

Fig.1

SEM images of CFs surface with various plasma scan rate［7］"

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Schematic diagram for improvement of surface between pCF and PA6 with a phenoxy-based reactive resin［14］"

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Schematic diagram of dactyl club of mantis shrimp［20］"

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3D weaving technology［22］"

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Carbon and thermoplastic fabric-Z-pinned［23］"

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Sandwich sheet with truncated dome core［25］"

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Different methods for the connection between panel and truss core ［26］"

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RTM molding process［36］"

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Automated fiber placement［40］"

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Schematic diagram of LFT process［42］"

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Compression molding process［36］"

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Organosheet manufacturing process［47］"

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Schematic showing the concept for manufacturing high-performance molded composites using AM preforms with controlled microstructure［54］"

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Weight reduction of automotive using carbon fiber-reinforced polymers （CFRPs） ［59］"

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