Enhancing the Lap Shear Performance of Resistance-Welded GF/PP Thermoplastic Composite by Modifying Metal Heating Elements with Silane Coupling Agent.

Wanling Long, Xinyu Zhou, Bing Du, Xiangrong Cheng, Guiyang Su, Liming Chen

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Wanling LongChongqing Key Laboratory of Nano-Micro Composite Materials and Devices, College of Materials and New Energy, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China.

Xinyu ZhouChongqing Key Laboratory of Nano-Micro Composite Materials and Devices, College of Materials and New Energy, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China.

Bing DuChongqing Key Laboratory of Nano-Micro Composite Materials and Devices, College of Materials and New Energy, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China.ORCID 0000-0003-4178-9434

Xiangrong ChengChongqing Key Laboratory of Nano-Micro Composite Materials and Devices, College of Materials and New Energy, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China.

Guiyang SuChongqing Key Laboratory of Nano-Micro Composite Materials and Devices, College of Materials and New Energy, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China.

Liming ChenCollege of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1521-3191

Funding

CAST Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program YESS20230429Chongqing Natural Science Foundation CSTB2022NSCQ-JQX0024Chongqing Postdoctoral Research Project 2022CQBSHTB2023Chongqing Training Program of Innovation for Undergraduates S202311551006Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities 2022CDJQY-004Graduate Science and Technology Innovation Training Program Project of Chongqing University of Science and Technology YKJCX2320215Graduate Science and Technology Innovation Training Program Project of Chongqing University of Science and Technology YKJCX2320220National Natural Science Foundation of China 12202088

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Abstract

Thermoplastic composites are gaining widespread application in aerospace and other industries due to their superior durability, excellent damage resistance, and recyclability compared to thermosetting materials. This study aims to enhance the lap shear strength (LSS) of resistance-welded GF/PP (glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene) thermoplastic composites by modifying stainless steel mesh (SSM) heating elements using a silane coupling agent. The influence of oxidation temperature, solvent properties, and solution pH on the LSS of the welded joints was systematically evaluated. Furthermore, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was utilized to investigate the SSM surface and assess improvements in interfacial adhesion. The findings indicate that surface treatment promotes increased resin infiltration into the SSM, thereby enhancing the LSS of the resistance-welded joints. Treatment under optimal conditions (500 °C, ethanol solvent, and pH 11) improved LSS by 27.2% compared to untreated joints.

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heat elementresistance weldingsurface treatmentthermoplastic composite

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PMID39459649

DOI10.3390/ma17204944

PMCPMC11509599

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