Preparation of carbon fibre reinforced copper matrix composite using electroplating in laboratory for electrical power applications

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Contributors

  • Ruoyu Xu - , Global Energy Interconnection Research Institute Europe GmbH (Author)
  • Mingyu Zhou - , Global Energy Interconnection Research Institute Europe GmbH, Global Energy Interconnection Research Institute Co., Ltd (Author)
  • Yi Ding - , Global Energy Interconnection Research Institute Co., Ltd (Author)
  • Xuejun Wang - , Global Energy Interconnection Research Institute Europe GmbH (Author)
  • Yu Han - , Global Energy Interconnection Research Institute Co., Ltd (Author)
  • Haitian Wang - , Global Energy Interconnection Research Institute Europe GmbH, Global Energy Interconnection Research Institute Co., Ltd (Author)
  • Chenwei Zhang - , State Grid Fujian Economic Research Institute (Author)
  • Werner Hufenbach - , Professor (rtd.) for Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology, Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology (Author)

Abstract

The adhesion between the copper alloy used as matrix material and the carbon fibres is of particular importance for the mechanical and functional properties of the resulting composite, and also for its handling and for the lifetime of the final product. Since the adhesion behaviour between matrix and reinforcement component of the composite depends significantly on the composition and the microstructure of the matrix material, the task of this paper is to describe composition (and elemental distribution) and microstructure of three selected samples that were manufactured using different bath compositions (electrolyte), processes and process parameters. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) were used as the analytical techniques to characterise composition and microstructure of the Cu/CF composite materials, including the Cu/C interfaces, specific materials information is provided and discussed taking into account the processes and process parameters.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings 2021 IEEE 12th International Conference on Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies
Pages12-18
Number of pages7
ISBN (electronic)9780738144627
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

TitleIEEE 12th International Conference on Mechanical and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies
Abbreviated titleICMIMT 2021
Conference number
Duration13 - 15 May 2021
Website
Location
CityCape Town
CountrySouth Africa

External IDs

Scopus 85111048945

Keywords

Keywords

  • Adhesion, Carbon fibre, Copper matrix, Electroplating, Interface