| Issue |
MATEC Web Conf.
Volume 401, 2024
21st International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR2024)
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| Article Number | 11003 | |
| Number of page(s) | 6 | |
| Section | Advancements in Manufacturing Lightweight Structures | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/202440111003 | |
| Published online | 27 August 2024 | |
Design and fabrication of prototypes with modified materials for race & automotive applications
1 Research Lab of Advanced, Composite, Nano-Materials and Nanotechnology (R-NanoLab), School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Greece
2 Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (INEGI), Materials and Composite Structures unit, Porto, Portugal
3 Associate Laboratory of Energy, Transports and Aeronautics (LAETA), Porto, Portugal
4 Dallara Automobili S.p.A, Varano De Melegari, Parma, Italy
* Corresponding author: diosemi@chemeng.ntua.gr
The use of CFs in automotive industry due to the need for lightweight, durable components has led to significant improvements in vehicle efficiency and safety. Despite initial predominance in luxury sports vehicles, the automotive CF market is rapidly expanding. Ongoing research focuses on enhancing Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRPs), addressing issues like poor through-thickness properties and interfacial properties crucial for load transfer. This work strategy involves incorporating block copolymers (BCPs) into thermoset matrices and modifying fiber surfaces to improve mechanical integrity and durability. A novel compression molding manufacturing method, aim to streamline production processes, making CFRP energy absorbers feasible for broader automotive applications. Mechanical testing reveals promising results, with modified materials showing enhancements in interlaminar shear strength and energy absorption performance.
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