TiO2 nanowires/TiO2 film/ woven carbon fiber ternary hybrid: Significant mechanical and wear-resisting properties of phenolic composite. (November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhang, Chao; Fei, Jie; Qi, Ying; Luo, Lan; Dong, Lishe; Huang, Jianfeng
• Is Part Of: Tribology international. Volume 127(2018)
• Page Start: 129
• Page End: 137
• Publication Date: 2018-11
• Subjects: TiO2 -- Woven carbon fiber -- Phenolic/fiber interface -- Wear-resisting property; Tribology -- Periodicals; 621.89
• DOI: 10.1016/j.triboint.2018.06.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0301-679X

Abstract

Abstract: The TiO2 nanowires/TiO2 film/woven carbon fiber ternary hybrid was prepared through hydrothermal, following the formation of TiO2 film on carbon fiber, to improve the mechanical and wear-resisting property of woven carbon fiber reinforced phenolic composite. The TiO2 film between carbon fiber and TiO2 nanowires offered a stable interface among ternary hybrid and resin matrix. Composite reinforced by the ternary hybrid displayed significant bending strength and stability frictional behavior. Moreover, the wear rate for resulted composite reflected a 60.8% decrease under 8 N, compared to that of the desized-woven carbon fiber reinforced composite. The promoted anti-wear property was mainly attributed to the improved ternary hybrid/matrix interface and optimized stress dispersion. Graphical abstract: Highlights: The ternary hybrid was consisted of TiO2 nanowire, TiO2 film and carbon fiber. The TiO2 film on carbon fiber provided the in-suit growth of TiO2 nanowire. Impacts of ternary hybrid on tribological behavior of composite were evaluated. The ternary hybrid show strong mechanical anchor and efficient stress dispersion.