journal article·2025-06Open access

Additive Manufacturing of Self‐Sensing Carbon Fiber Composites

Zhenpeng Xu, Haotian Lu, Qiyi Chen, Seokpum Kim, Vlastimil Kunc, Xiaoyu Rayne Zheng

Advanced Engineering Materials· Volume 27· Issue 11

Abstract

Carbon fiber‐reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites have gained substantial attention across various industries owing to their exceptional mechanical properties and lightweight nature. The emergence of additive manufacturing technologies brings new opportunities to the industry, offering advantages such as design freedom, rapid prototyping, and customization. However, the fabrication of CFRP composites through 3D printing techniques poses challenges pertaining to low resolution and limitations in complex geometry realization. This work introduces digital light processing printing as a versatile, high‐resolution method ideal for CFRP composite fabrication. The development and characterization of CFRP are focused on and the manipulation of mechanical properties through variations in matrix resins and fiber loadings is investigated, showcasing the versatility of CFRP composites for tailored applications. Additionally, the integration of self‐sensing capabilities in CFRP structures is explored, which opens up opportunities for applications in smart components for automotive and structural health monitoring.
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OpenAlex topics: Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies · Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence · Interactive and Immersive Displays

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Affiliations

Department of Material Science and Engineering University of California Berkeley Berkeley CA 94720 USA

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 90095 USA

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 90095 USA

Manufacturing Science Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge TN 37831 USA

California NanoSystems Institute University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 90095 USA

Funding

Oak Ridge National Laboratory · Vehicle Technologies Office

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