Kim, Yongtak Ryu, Ki-Hyun Na, Wonjin Yu, Jaesang Lee, Min Wook 2024-01-19T17:04:30Z 2024-01-19T17:04:30Z 2021-09-05 2020-07 1359-8368 https://pubs.kist.re.kr/handle/201004/118460 Interest in carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites is increasing owing to their excellent mechanical properties, low weight, and good corrosion and fatigue resistance. Generally, CFRPs are not reformable after completing the forming process because they are hard materials. Currently, no simple technique is available to reform CFRPs. In this study, a novel stitching technique was developed for forming a thermoplastic CFRP (CFRTP) composite. Carbon laminates were stitched with electrically conductive threads and heated by applying voltage through the threads. Study results showed that temperature control and matrix cracking during folding are key factors in this process. This new method provides a useful approach for manufacturing CFRTPs without using complex molds or heavy equipments. English ELSEVIER SCI LTD Origami-inspired reforming method for carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics via simple thermal stitching Article 10.1016/j.compositesb.2020.108043 1 COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING, v.193 COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING 193 N scie scopus 000531097400028 2-s2.0-85083247618 Engineering, Multidisciplinary Materials Science, Composites Engineering Materials Science Article ENTROPY GENERATION HEAT-FLUX FLOW WATER CFRP SIMULATION NANOFLUID TOUGHNESS FAILURE IMPACT Joule heating Carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite Folding Stitching