Aramid nanofiber interlayer for improved interlaminar properties of carbon fiber/epoxy composites

Delamination is a persistant problem that restricts the ability of carbon fiber reinforced composites to support out-of-plane loading. One method to alleviate this issue which has shown promise in recent years is the use of nanoscale interleaves to strengthen the interlaminar region of carbon fiber composites. Here, layers of aramid nanofibers (ANFs) are deposited onto the surface of woven carbon fabric using a spray-coating technique that...