TY - JOUR

T1 - Altering the optical appearance of carbon reinforced polymers on an intrinsic level using Ag and SiO2

AU - Haiden, Lukas

AU - Feuchter, Michael

AU - Brunner, Andreas J.

AU - Pansare, Amol V.

AU - Barbezat, Michel

AU - Ravindran, Bharath

AU - Terziyska, Velislava

AU - Pinter, Gerald

PY - 2025/3/28

Y1 - 2025/3/28

N2 - This study explores innovative methods to alter the optical properties of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites. This is achieved through nano- and micro-scale fiber modifications using quasi-continuous electrophoretic deposition (EPD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD). By incorporating carbon fibers with nanoparticles such as silver (Ag) and silica (SiO2) into CFRP laminates significant control over reflectivity and other optical properties is realized. These techniques allow for the precise tuning of optical characteristics, enabling customized visual and functional attributes and potentially improving durability against UV degradation. This research highlights the capability of utilizing EPD and PVD for innovative material design by developing advanced CFRP composites with tailored optical properties for various applications, including potential UV protection of structural components.

AB - This study explores innovative methods to alter the optical properties of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites. This is achieved through nano- and micro-scale fiber modifications using quasi-continuous electrophoretic deposition (EPD) and physical vapor deposition (PVD). By incorporating carbon fibers with nanoparticles such as silver (Ag) and silica (SiO2) into CFRP laminates significant control over reflectivity and other optical properties is realized. These techniques allow for the precise tuning of optical characteristics, enabling customized visual and functional attributes and potentially improving durability against UV degradation. This research highlights the capability of utilizing EPD and PVD for innovative material design by developing advanced CFRP composites with tailored optical properties for various applications, including potential UV protection of structural components.

U2 - 10.1177/14644207251317906

DO - 10.1177/14644207251317906

M3 - Article

VL - 239.2025

SP - ??? Stand: 7. April 2025

JO - Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part L, Journal of materials: Design and applications

JF - Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part L, Journal of materials: Design and applications

SN - 1464-4207

IS - 4

ER -