Comprehensive Study on Electrical Conductivity of Metalized CFRP Composites
摘要
In the present study, copper, silver, and titanium nanoparticles are mixed with epoxy resin—LY556 and hardener—Hy951. The material is later surfaced layer by layer with the mixture and carbon fiber alternatively. The formation of copper–epoxy composite is metalized to improve the electrical properties of the composite under different percentage ratios. Moreover, the synergistic effects of materials such as copper, silver, and titanium combined with CFRP offer enhancements in strength, conductivity, and lightweight characteristics, making them promising composite structures for various engineering applications. The fabricated composites are used to perform comparative analysis between different components within the same material or between different mixtures of metals such as silver, titanium, aluminum, etc. Electrical conductivity test was conducted using a microammeter. The result suggests that there is mild to strong electrical conductivity depending on the ratio of mixture used. The tensile and hardness tests were carried out, and the results were presented.