MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

SEMINAR

UV-cured Adhesives for Carbon Fiber Composite Applications

by

Hsiao-Chun Lu

Ph.D. Final Exam

Advisor:

Prof. J. Youngblood

ABSTRACT

Carbon fiber composite materials are used in aerospace, marine and transportation industries due to their high strength-to-weight ratio. However, due to their brittle characteristic, these structures are vulnerable to physical damage, such as a bird strike or impact damage. The repair after damage occurs is important. UV-based adhesives were evaluated to provide good adhesion in a short operation time. Different patch systems with UV-based adhesives were applied to repair composite materials in order to obtain optimal properties. In addition, new UV-based adhesives were formulated and characterized for fast and reliable repair.

Date:         Monday, November 26, 2012

Time:      11:30 A.M.

Place:        ARMS 1103

PURDUE MSE

Lisa Stacey

Secretary/Development Assistant

Purdue University

School of Materials Engineering

765/494-4100