Properties of carbon fiber made of metallized tapes

Technological advancement in the development of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites has become a priority today as their field of application is ever increasing; this task requires expanding the range of their properties, including higher thermal and physical characteristics, which allows gaining the competitive edge of products. Insufficient research and trial infrastructure is retarding development of novel technologies aimed at controlling functional properties of CFRPs. In this regard, a method has been suggested allowing directional control of CFRP thermal and electrical conductivity through the use of metal-coated carbon bands. Experimental results concerning mechanical, thermal and physical properties of CFRPs manufactured from metal-coated carbon bands and epoxy binder using vacuum infusion process have been shown. Magnetron sputtering process has been developed to deposit metal coatings on carbon bands; plasma support gas pressure, discharge current and sputtering time have been defined...