Methods for Enhancing the Electrical Properties of Epoxy Matrix Composites
This paper presents ways to modify epoxy resin matrix composites to increase their electrical conductivity. Good electrical properties are particularly important for materials used in the construction of vehicles (cars, trains, airplanes) and other objects exposed to lightning (e.g., wind turbines)....
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| author | Dariusz Krajewski Mariusz Oleksy Rafał Oliwa Katarzyna Bulanda Kamil Czech Damian Mazur Grzegorz Masłowski |
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| description | This paper presents ways to modify epoxy resin matrix composites to increase their electrical conductivity. Good electrical properties are particularly important for materials used in the construction of vehicles (cars, trains, airplanes) and other objects exposed to lightning (e.g., wind turbines). When the hull plating is made of an electrical conductor (e.g., metal alloys) it acts as a Faraday cage and upon lightning discharge the electrical charge does not cause damage to the structure. Epoxy-resin-based composites have recently been frequently used to reduce the weight of structures, but due to the insulating properties of the resin, various modifications must be applied to improve the conductivity of the composite. The methods to improve the conductivity have been categorized into three groups: modification of the matrix with conductive fillers, modification of the composite reinforcement, and addition of layers with increased electrical conductivity to the composite. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1163f86e3fdc451091c54b746395e49e2023-11-23T19:53:48ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732022-06-011513456210.3390/en15134562Methods for Enhancing the Electrical Properties of Epoxy Matrix CompositesDariusz Krajewski0Mariusz Oleksy1Rafał Oliwa2Katarzyna Bulanda3Kamil Czech4Damian Mazur5Grzegorz Masłowski6Department of Polymer Composites, Rzeszow University of Technology, Al. Powstańców Warszawy 6, 35-959 Rzeszow, PolandDepartment of Polymer Composites, Rzeszow University of Technology, Al. Powstańców Warszawy 6, 35-959 Rzeszow, PolandDepartment of Polymer Composites, Rzeszow University of Technology, Al. Powstańców Warszawy 6, 35-959 Rzeszow, PolandDepartment of Polymer Composites, Rzeszow University of Technology, Al. Powstańców Warszawy 6, 35-959 Rzeszow, PolandDoctoral School of Engineering and Technical Sciences, Rzeszow University of Technology, 35-959 Rzeszow, PolandDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering Fundamentals, Rzeszow University of Technology, Ul. W. Pola 2, 35-959 Rzeszow, PolandDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering Fundamentals, Rzeszow University of Technology, Ul. W. Pola 2, 35-959 Rzeszow, PolandThis paper presents ways to modify epoxy resin matrix composites to increase their electrical conductivity. Good electrical properties are particularly important for materials used in the construction of vehicles (cars, trains, airplanes) and other objects exposed to lightning (e.g., wind turbines). When the hull plating is made of an electrical conductor (e.g., metal alloys) it acts as a Faraday cage and upon lightning discharge the electrical charge does not cause damage to the structure. Epoxy-resin-based composites have recently been frequently used to reduce the weight of structures, but due to the insulating properties of the resin, various modifications must be applied to improve the conductivity of the composite. The methods to improve the conductivity have been categorized into three groups: modification of the matrix with conductive fillers, modification of the composite reinforcement, and addition of layers with increased electrical conductivity to the composite.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/13/4562epoxy matrix compositeselectrical propertiesincrease electrical conductivitycarbon fillerscarbon fibers |
| spellingShingle | Dariusz Krajewski Mariusz Oleksy Rafał Oliwa Katarzyna Bulanda Kamil Czech Damian Mazur Grzegorz Masłowski Methods for Enhancing the Electrical Properties of Epoxy Matrix Composites Energies epoxy matrix composites electrical properties increase electrical conductivity carbon fillers carbon fibers |
| title | Methods for Enhancing the Electrical Properties of Epoxy Matrix Composites |
| title_full | Methods for Enhancing the Electrical Properties of Epoxy Matrix Composites |
| title_fullStr | Methods for Enhancing the Electrical Properties of Epoxy Matrix Composites |
| title_full_unstemmed | Methods for Enhancing the Electrical Properties of Epoxy Matrix Composites |
| title_short | Methods for Enhancing the Electrical Properties of Epoxy Matrix Composites |
| title_sort | methods for enhancing the electrical properties of epoxy matrix composites |
| topic | epoxy matrix composites electrical properties increase electrical conductivity carbon fillers carbon fibers |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/13/4562 |
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