Abstract
Thermoplastic composites were developed from carbon/hybrid (1:1)/Kevlar fabrics using a high-performance polyether ether ketone (PEEK) matrix. The mechanical properties and microstructure of the composites show that the type of fiber has a strong influence on the fiber-matrix bonding and fracture behavior of the composites. The fracture energy of the composites was of the order of ∼30 kJ m-2 for carbon/PEEK and hybrid/PEEK composites.
Original language | British English |
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Pages (from-to) | 285-292 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | High Performance Polymers |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2002 |