Effect of layering angles on shape memory properties of graphene oxide/carbon fiber hybrid reinforced composites prepared by vacuum infiltration hot pressing system

Abstract

Seven groups of different layering angles of Graphene oxide/Carbon fiber (GO-CF) hybrid reinforced shape memory composites are prepared by vacuum infiltration hot pressing system. The layering angles are respectively [0°]₄, [±15°]_s, [±30°]_s, [±45°]_s, [±60°]_s, [±75°]_s, and [90°]₄. The shape fixation ratio, shape recovery ratio, and shape recovery driving force of GO-CF hybrid reinforced shape memory composites are investigated. The composite with the layering angle of [0°]₄ has the minimum shape fixation ratio of 90.9%, the maximum shape recovery ratio of 97.6%, and the maximum recovery force of 2.83 N. Compared to [0°]₄, the composite with the layering angle of [90°]₄ has the 9.13% higher shape fixation ratio, but it has 16.1% lower shape recovery ratio and 59.4% lower recovery force. The microstructure of the composites is characterized and the microstructure of seven groups of composites is satisfactory. Therefore, the matrix within each group of composites has a similar effect on the shape memory properties of the composites. With the layering angle increased, the fiber resilience in the axial direction (X-direction) and the accumulated internal stress gradually decrease. With the layering angle increased, the shape fixation ratio and recovery time of GO-CF hybrid reinforced shape memory composites increase, while the shape recovery ratio, recovery force, and recovery rate decrease.

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vacuum infiltration hot pressing layering angle graphene oxide/carbon fiber hybrid reinforced shape memory composites shape memory

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