J0460102 Interlaminar shear strength and self-healing of carbon fiber/epos laminates containing graphene oxide

Abstract

This study examines the interlaminar shear strength and self-healing of carbon fiber/epoxy laminates containing graphene oxide. Healing is accomplished by incorporating a microencapsulated healing agent and catalyst within an epoxy matrix. Self-healing is demonstrated on short beam shear specimens and healing efficiency was evaluated by the strain energies of virgin and healed specimens. The damaged area of the specimens was also examined by an optical microscope.