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Fabrication of Composite Materials from Fibrous Precursors Using Paper Making Procedures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 February 2011

J. N. Zabasajja ,
Soonho Ahn ,
Tony Wu ,
A. Krishnagopalan  and
B. J. Tatarchuk
J. N. Zabasajja
Affiliation:
Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, AL 36849
Soonho Ahn
Affiliation:
Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, AL 36849
Tony Wu
Affiliation:
Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, AL 36849
A. Krishnagopalan
Affiliation:
Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, AL 36849
B. J. Tatarchuk
Affiliation:
Department of Chemical Engineering, Auburn University, AL 36849
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Abstract

Novel composite materials have been fabricated from fibrous precursors using paper making procedures. Small metal fibers (2 μm in diameter) and carbon fiber bundles (20 μm in diameter) were combined with cellulose (as the binding agent) into an interwoven paper preform. The composite paper preform was then sintered at high temperatures in a controlled atmosphere, subsequently removing the cellulose and forming a sinter-bonded composite structure. The sinter bonding of the metal locked the metal fibers and provided high mechanical flexibility and structural integrity to the resulting composite structure. The composite structures were characterized using scanning electron microscopy, electrochemical and kinetic measurements. The optimization of these structures for high energy density applications was demonstrated through these measurements.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 197: Symposium U – Materials Interactions Relevant to the Pulp, Paper and Wood Industries , 1990 , 297
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1990

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