Effect of in-situ grown SiC nanowires on mechanical properties of short carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites

In order to improve the mechanical properties of the short carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (SCFRP) composites, SiC nw were introduced into the SCFRP composites through an in-situ grown method. It was found that the SiC nw were grown in the matrix and on the surface of carbon fibers. The in-situ grown SiC nw could effectively reinforce the SCFRP composites and lead to an enhanced mechanical properties. The SiC nw not only acted as the secondary reinforcement, but also increased the fiber-matrix interfacial bonding area and bonding strength.