Effects of long-term exposure to heat and humidity on sub-micron scale properties in composite materials

Masoud Yekani Fard, Brian Raji

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Abstract

The effects of long-term exposure to heat and humidity on polymer matrix composites' interphase properties have not been given enough attention in the literature. The composite samples were exposed to 60°C and 90% humidity for over two years. The advanced Peak Force Tapping (PFT) technique was used to investigate the interphase properties at sub-micron-and nano-scales. So far, the results show enhancement of the interphase thickness from 10 nm in the reference sample to ~ 77 nm in the two-year exposed specimen and reduction in roughness with an increase of exposure time.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAIAA Scitech 2021 Forum
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
Pages1-7
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781624106095
StatePublished - 2021
EventAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: Jan 11 2021Jan 15 2021

Publication series

NameAIAA Scitech 2021 Forum

Conference

ConferenceAIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period1/11/211/15/21

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Aerospace Engineering

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