Characterization of the water–titanium interaction and its effect on the adhesion of titanium-C/PEKK joints

V.M. Marinosci*, L. Chu, W.J.B. Grouve, S. Wijskamp, R. Akkerman, M.B. de Rooij

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Abstract

This study investigates the mechanisms governing the degradation of co-consolidated titanium-C/PEKK interfaces. Atomic force microscopy was used to demonstrate that the titanium-oxide surface adsorbs moisture. Combined with the diffusion of water molecules through the composite tape material, this causes a severe deterioration of the co-consolidated titanium-C/PEKK interfacial toughness, as measured by means of a mandrel peel test on conditioned specimen. A partial recovery of the interfacial toughness after drying of the specimens indicates that the degradation is reversible, providing evidence that the interaction between titanium and C/PEKK is predominantly characterized by secondary bonds.

Original languageEnglish
Article number107107
JournalComposites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
Volume162
Early online date1 Aug 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2022

Keywords

  • UT-Hybrid-D

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