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Carbon Composites

Composites with Carbon Fibers, Nanofibers, and Nanotubes

  • 2nd Edition - November 8, 2016
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Deborah D.L. Chung
  • Language: English

Carbon Composites: Composites with Carbon Fibers, Nanofibers, and Nanotubes, Second Edition, provides the reader with information on a wide range of carbon fiber composite… Read more

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Carbon Composites: Composites with Carbon Fibers, Nanofibers, and Nanotubes, Second Edition, provides the reader with information on a wide range of carbon fiber composites, including polymer-matrix, metal-matrix, carbon-matrix, ceramic-matrix and cement-matrix composites. In contrast to other books on composites, this work emphasizes materials rather than mechanics. This emphasis reflects the key role of materials science and engineering in the development of composite materials.

The applications focus of the book covers both the developing range of structural applications for carbon fiber composites, including military and civil aircraft, automobiles and construction, and non-structural applications, including electromagnetic shielding, sensing/monitoring, vibration damping, energy storage, energy generation, and deicing. In addition to these new application areas, new material in this updated edition includes coverage of cement-matrix composites, carbon nanofibers, carbon matrix precursors, fiber surface treatment, nanocarbons, and hierarchical composites.

An ideal source of information for senior undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals working with composite materials and carbon fibers, this book can be used both as a reference book and as a textbook.

Key features

  • Introduces the entire spectrum of carbon fiber composites, including polymer-matrix, metal-matrix, carbon-matrix, ceramic-matrix and cement-matrix composites
  • Systematically sets out the processing, properties, and applications of each type of material
  • Emphasizes processing as the foundation of understanding, manufacturing, and designing with composite materials

Readership

Senior undergraduate students, graduate students, professionals working with composite materials and carbon fibers

Table of contents

  • Dedication
  • Preface
  • 1: Carbon Fibers, Nanofibers, and Nanotubes
    • Abstract
    • 1.1. Introduction to Carbon Science
    • 1.2. Carbon Fibers
    • 1.3. Carbon Nanofibers and Nanotubes
    • 1.4. Activated Carbon Fibers and Nanofibers
    • 1.5. Ceramic Fibers Made From Carbon Fibers
  • 2: Introduction to Carbon Composites
    • Abstract
    • 2.1. Carbon Fiber/Nanofiber/Nanotube Assemblies
    • 2.2. Basic Concepts in Carbon Fiber Composites
    • 2.3. Structure and Properties of Carbon Fiber Composites
    • 2.4. Coating and Joining of Composites
    • 2.5. Hybrid Composites
    • 2.6. Recycling
    • 2.7. Mechanical Testing Methodology
    • 2.8. Applications of Carbon Fibers, Nanofibers, and Nanotubes
  • 3: Polymer-Matrix Composites: Structure and Processing
    • Abstract
    • 3.1. Polymer-Matrix Composites According to Polymer Types
    • 3.2. Glass Transition and Melting of Polymers
    • 3.3. Fiber-Polymer Bonding Effects
    • 3.4. Electrical Resistance Measurement Methodology for Carbon Fiber Polymer-Matrix Composites
    • 3.5. Continuous Fiber Laminates
    • 3.6. Interlaminar Interface
    • 3.7. Deicing and Antiicing
    • 3.8. Woven Fiber Composites
    • 3.9. Microscale Composites, Short Fiber Composites and Continuous Fiber Skeletal Composites
    • 3.10. Carbon Nanofiber Composites
    • 3.11. Carbon Nanotube Composites
    • 3.12. Hybrid Composites
    • 3.13. Fabrication of Carbon Fiber Polymer-Matrix Composites
  • 4: Polymer-Matrix Composites: Mechanical Properties and Thermal Performance
    • Abstract
    • 4.1. Concepts of the Mechanical Properties of Composite Materials
    • 4.2. Static Mechanical Properties
    • 4.3. Dynamic Mechanical Properties
    • 4.4. Friction and Wear Behavior
    • 4.5. Thermal Expansion
    • 4.6. Elevated Temperature Resistance
    • 4.7. Environmental Degradation
    • 4.8. Recycling and Upcycling
    • 4.9. Joining
    • 4.10. Hybrid Composites
  • 5: Polymer-Matrix Composites: Functional Properties
    • Abstract
    • 5.1. Electrical Properties
    • 5.2. Electromechanical Behavior
    • 5.3. Electromagnetic and Dielectric Behavior
    • 5.4. Thermal Conductivity
    • 5.5. Thermoelectric Behavior
    • 5.6. Other Functional Behavior
    • 5.7. Nondestructive Evaluation
  • 6: Cement-Matrix Composites
    • Abstract
    • 6.1. Cement Science
    • 6.2. Dispersion of Short Carbon Fibers, Nanofibers, or Nanotubes in Cement
    • 6.3. Electrical Percolation in Cement-Matrix Composites
    • 6.4. Electrical Behavior
    • 6.5. Thermal Behavior
    • 6.6. Mechanical Behavior
    • 6.7. Electromechanical Behavior
    • 6.8. Applications
    • 6.9. Carbon-Reinforced Aluminosilicates
  • 7: Carbon-Matrix Composites
    • Abstract
    • 7.1. Introduction
    • 7.2. Fabrication
    • 7.3. Carbon Matrix Precursors
    • 7.4. Choice of Carbon Fiber
    • 7.5. Carbon Preforms
    • 7.6. Liquid Phase Impregnation
    • 7.7. Hot Isostatic Pressure Impregnation Carbonization
    • 7.8. Hot Pressing
    • 7.9. Chemical Vapor Infiltration (Introduction)
    • 7.10. Chemical Vapor Infiltration Methodology
    • 7.11. Fiber–Matrix Interface
    • 7.12. Structure of the Carbon Matrix
    • 7.13. Structure of the Carbon Fibers
    • 7.14. Oxidation Protection (Introduction)
    • 7.15. Oxidation Protection Below 1700°C
    • 7.16. Oxidation Protection Above 1700°C
    • 7.17. Mechanical Behavior
    • 7.18. Thermal Expansion
    • 7.19. Thermal Conductivity
    • 7.20. Electrical Conductivity
    • 7.21. Electromechanical Behavior
    • 7.22. Joining of C/C Composites
    • 7.23. Hybrid C/C Composites
    • 7.24. Carbon Nanotube Composites
    • 7.25. Applications and Companies
  • 8: Ceramic-Matrix Composites
    • Abstract
    • 8.1. Introduction to Ceramic-Matrix Composites
    • 8.2. Fabrication of Ceramic-Matrix Composites
    • 8.3. Ceramic Matrices
    • 8.4. Fiber–Matrix Interface
    • 8.5. Carbide-Matrix Composites
    • 8.6. Nitride-Matrix Composites
    • 8.7. Composites With Silicon Carbonitride Matrix and Related Composites
    • 8.8. Oxide-Matrix Composites
    • 8.9. Hydroxyapatite-Matrix Composites
    • 8.10. Hybrid Composites
  • 9: Metal-Matrix Composites
    • Abstract
    • 9.1. Introduction
    • 9.2. Fabrication
    • 9.3. Coatings on Carbon Fibers
    • 9.4. Degradation by Heat and Water
    • 9.5. Aluminum-Matrix Composites
    • 9.6. Magnesium-Matrix Composite
    • 9.7. Copper-Matrix Composites
    • 9.8. Silver-Matrix Composites
    • 9.9. Iron-Matrix Composites
    • 9.10. Titanium-Matrix Composites
    • 9.11. Tin-Matrix Composites
    • 9.12. Nickel-Matrix Composites
    • 9.13. Comparison of CNT Composites With Various Metal Matrices
  • References
  • Index

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 23, 2016
  • Language: English

About the author

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Deborah D.L. Chung

Professor Deborah D.L. Chung, Composite Materials Research Laboratory, University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Affiliations and expertise
Composite Materials Research Laboratory, University at Buffalo, State University of New York.

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