Degradation Behavior of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) in Microwave Irradiation

  • Nguyen Nguyen Chemical Engineering Department, De La Salle University, Manila, PHILIPPINES
  • Phuong Ngoc Diem Chemical Engineering Department, De La Salle University, Manila, PHILIPPINES
  • Susan A Roces Chemical Engineering Department, De La Salle University, Manila, PHILIPPINES
  • Florinda T Bacani Chemical Engineering Department, De La Salle University, Manila, PHILIPPINES
  • Masatoshi Kubouchi Chemical Engineering Department, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, JAPAN
  • Sakai Tetsuya Chemical Engineering Department, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, JAPAN
  • Piyachat Yimsiri Chemical Engineering Department, Burapha University, THAILAND
Keywords: CFRP, degradation, microwave, 3-point bending test

Abstract

Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) composites are being used increasingly not only in strengthening structures of civil infrastructures and aerospace or automotive industries but also in many applications such as in medical fields or chemical plants. The present study relates to resin compositions having beneficial physical and mechanical properties, which may include improved resistance to delamination. This study focused on the different behaviors of CFRP composites when subjected to microwave irradiation. Based on the results of the 3-point bending test and SEM images, the delamination tendencies of breaking the CFRP under microwave were discussed. The results can be summarized as follows: (1) CFRP can be degraded under microwave irradiation; (2) two delamination tendency curves of CFRP by microwave irradiation were observed; (3) only the bending strength values of CFRP decreased with increasing microwave power and residence time; and, (4) the degradation of CFRP by microwave was limited.

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Published
2007-12-31
How to Cite
Nguyen, N., Diem, P. N., Roces, S. A., Bacani, F. T., Kubouchi, M., Tetsuya, S., & Yimsiri, P. (2007). Degradation Behavior of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) in Microwave Irradiation. ASEAN Journal of Chemical Engineering, 7(2), 157-164. Retrieved from https://dev.journal.ugm.ac.id/v3/AJChE/article/view/7690
Issue
Vol 7 No 2 (2007)
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