麻豆传媒AV

Composite materials are seen as essential for achieving Net Zero because they allow extreme lightweighting of transport and energy structures like electric cars and wind turbines. However, they generally lack additional functionality, e.g. non-structural properties like conductivity, which restricts their use in many applications. This research focuses embedding conductive pins into composites to create hybrid structures that are able to meet the materials challenges of the future more effectively.

The work will develop bespoke hybridising elements compatible with through-thickness reinforcement. Their design will provide the best combination of thermal, electrical, electromagnetic shielding performance and manufacturability. The outcomes have positive implications for increased repair and recyclability of composites and for the greater adoption of composites in non-traditional applications to allow for weight reduction.