Thermochromic Polymer Film Sensors for Detection of Incipient Thermal Damage in Carbon Fiber–Epoxy Composites

Carbon fiber–epoxy composites have become prevalent in the aerospace industry where mechanical properties and light weight are at a premium. The significant non-destructive evaluation challenges of composites require new solutions, especially in detecting early-stage, or incipient, thermal...

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Main Authors: Ryan Toivola, Sei-Hum Jang, Shawn Baker, Alex K. -Y. Jen, Brian D. Flinn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/18/5/1362