Effect of interleaved polymer nanofibers on the properties of glass and carbon fiber composites

Electrospun (polymeric) nanofibers are proved to be one of the most successful toughening techniques for improving the damage resistance of structural fiber-reinforced polymer composite laminates. In the past decade, we have seen a steady increase in published research papers and industrial interest on this topic. In this chapter, we highlight the major findings related to the use of electrospun nanofiber toughening veils together with a concise overview of our own research trajectory of the past years on this topic. There are five main sections in this chapter which guide the reader (be them experienced or inexperienced with the topic) through the current state-of-the-art: an introductory section (Section 11.1), a section about the mechanisms of nanofiber toughening (Section 11.2), an overview of the nanofiber effect on a broad range of mechanical properties (Section 11.3), important considerations regarding nanofiber toughening (Section 11.4), and a future outlook and concluding section (Sections 11.5 and 11.6).

ISBN:9780128199046

Publication year:2020

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