Enhanced mechanical and electromagnetic properties of polymer composite with 2.5D novel carbon/quartz fiber core-spun yarn woven fabric

A set of radar absorbent carbon/quartz fiber hybrid core-spun yarns (9B, 12B17A, and 12B25A) with different braided structure (round and flat) and braiding angle (17 degrees and 25 degrees) were designed, and then the mechanical and electromagnetic properties of the corresponding 2.5D core-spun yarn/epoxy composites (9BC, 12B17AC, and 12B25AC) were investigated in this study. The results showed that the composite made by round core-spun yarns with large braiding angle (12B25AC) had the highest mechanical properties and the best radar absorbing properties in the three types of 2.5D core-spun yarn/epoxy composites. The effective absorption bandwidth (reflection loss < -10 dB), maximum reflection loss value, tensile strength, and bending strength of the 12B25AC was 3.9 GHz (14.1-18 GHz), -17.2 dB at 16.7 GHz, 428.43 MPa, and 545.10 MPa, respectively. Therefore, the 2.5D reinforced composite by the round core-spun yarns with large braiding angle offers a unique architectural method to attain both outstanding radar absorption and mechanical performances.

Automated summary

A study was conducted on radar absorbent carbon/quartz fiber hybrid core-spun yarns with different braided structures and angles in 2.5D core-spun yarn/epoxy composites. The composite made with round core-spun yarns with large braiding angle showed the highest mechanical properties and best radar absorbing abilities.