Degree of cure, mechanical properties, and morphology of carbon fiber/epoxy- PP hybrids manufactured by a novel single shot method

The authors detail the creation of a hybrid multi-material structure via the injection of polypropylene (PP) with high ductility into a robust CF/Epoxy thermoset sheet. The purpose of this hybrid method involves combining the inherent properties of both thermoset and thermoplastic materials in a new hybrid structure while reducing the cycle time and tooling system. Specifically, the effect of pre-heating time, injection temperature, and...