![Sample our Physical Sciences journals, sign in here to start your FREE access for 14 days]({"type":"image" , "src" : "/sda/110819/TOC-Subject-Sample-2021-Physical-Sciences.jpg"})
ABSTRACT
Throughout their service life, carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites are exposed to a range of environmental conditions. The long-term durability of these composites is an ongoing concern because exposure to moisture can degrade the polymeric matrix and deteriorate the mechanical properties of the composite. Carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites are sensitive to their environments via humidity, elevated temperatures, and liquid exposure. This paper reviews the moisture uptake behavior and diffusion characteristics of continuous carbon fiber epoxy composites which will serve as a good source for understanding the moisture diffusion behavior of these composites in hot/wet environments.
Graphical abstract
Disclosure statement
No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).
Additional information
Notes on contributors
Feras Korkees
Feras Korkees I am a Senior Lecturer in Polymers and Composites at the Material Science and Engineering Department, Swansea University, Wales, UK. My research interest is primarily in the area of long-term lifetime behavior of polymers and composites with a special focus on conventional fiber-reinforced composites, nanocomposites, 3D printed composites, and bio polymers and composites. This involves manufacturing, gravimetric studies, testing of mechanical properties, and the use of a range of analysis techniques (DSC, TGA, FTIR, DMA, NMR Mouse, DEA) for the investigation of physical properties. Most of this research is industrially linked with companies across the UK. In addition to research activities, I teach several courses on polymers and composites to engineering students and I supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects across the range of engineering programs at Swansea University.