@article{ART003274548},
author={Iqbal Akhtar and Yang Yang and Dong Jianwei and Khan Amir Ali and Zhang Yixuan and Bi Yuanbo and Luo Zhen},
title={Two-step experimental analysis of CFs/CNTs-Cu for bilayer bonding in electrical wiring},
journal={Carbon Letters},
issn={1976-4251},
year={2025},
volume={35},
number={6},
pages={2953-2966},
doi={10.1007/s42823-025-00968-6}
TY - JOUR
AU - Iqbal Akhtar
AU - Yang Yang
AU - Dong Jianwei
AU - Khan Amir Ali
AU - Zhang Yixuan
AU - Bi Yuanbo
AU - Luo Zhen
TI - Two-step experimental analysis of CFs/CNTs-Cu for bilayer bonding in electrical wiring
JO - Carbon Letters
PY - 2025
VL - 35
IS - 6
PB - Korean Carbon Society
SP - 2953
EP - 2966
SN - 1976-4251
AB - Carbon fibers (CFs) are notable for their lightweight, high strength, and excellent electrical conductivity, making them promising for applications like electrical wiring. However, integrating CFs into copper-based wiring systems faces challenges, particularly regarding conductivity loss in fractured CFs. This article discusses a two-step experiment to enhance electrical and mechanical connection. Electrothermal-induced solvent evaporation (EISE) and meniscus-confined electrochemical deposition (MECD) were identified as effective methods for welding fractured CFs and were successfully implemented in open-air environment. Deposition of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) around the fiber improved conductivity by reducing fiber-to-fiber contact resistance and creating a metal-like surface. Microstructural analysis and EDS analysis revealed that the CNT cladding exhibited high density and fewer irregularities and bulges in the joint area. Furthermore, the CNTs were tangled, forming a less organized structure compared to the original CF. In contrast, the Cu cladding exhibited paint-like coverage, significant irregularities, bulges, and cracks but maintained a small thickness. Electrical testing revealed that the average resistance of a single joined fiber decreased to resistance of 11.45 Ω and an electrical resistivity of 2.27 Ω/m, demonstrating improved electrical conductivity. Under optimal conditions, the joined fibers exhibited plastic fracture, and all joints showed improved performance except joint 1.e-g enhanced mechanical strength and stress tolerance.
KW - Carbon fiber;EISE;MECD;CFs/CNTs-Cu for bilayer deposition;Micro-joining;Electrical and mechanical properties
DO - 10.1007/s42823-025-00968-6
ER -
Iqbal Akhtar, Yang Yang, Dong Jianwei, Khan Amir Ali, Zhang Yixuan, Bi Yuanbo and Luo Zhen. (2025). Two-step experimental analysis of CFs/CNTs-Cu for bilayer bonding in electrical wiring. Carbon Letters, 35(6), 2953-2966.
Iqbal Akhtar, Yang Yang, Dong Jianwei, Khan Amir Ali, Zhang Yixuan, Bi Yuanbo and Luo Zhen. 2025, "Two-step experimental analysis of CFs/CNTs-Cu for bilayer bonding in electrical wiring", Carbon Letters, vol.35, no.6 pp.2953-2966. Available from: doi:10.1007/s42823-025-00968-6
Iqbal Akhtar, Yang Yang, Dong Jianwei, Khan Amir Ali, Zhang Yixuan, Bi Yuanbo, Luo Zhen "Two-step experimental analysis of CFs/CNTs-Cu for bilayer bonding in electrical wiring" Carbon Letters 35.6 pp.2953-2966 (2025) : 2953.
Iqbal Akhtar, Yang Yang, Dong Jianwei, Khan Amir Ali, Zhang Yixuan, Bi Yuanbo, Luo Zhen. Two-step experimental analysis of CFs/CNTs-Cu for bilayer bonding in electrical wiring. 2025; 35(6), 2953-2966. Available from: doi:10.1007/s42823-025-00968-6
Iqbal Akhtar, Yang Yang, Dong Jianwei, Khan Amir Ali, Zhang Yixuan, Bi Yuanbo and Luo Zhen. "Two-step experimental analysis of CFs/CNTs-Cu for bilayer bonding in electrical wiring" Carbon Letters 35, no.6 (2025) : 2953-2966.doi: 10.1007/s42823-025-00968-6
Iqbal Akhtar; Yang Yang; Dong Jianwei; Khan Amir Ali; Zhang Yixuan; Bi Yuanbo; Luo Zhen. Two-step experimental analysis of CFs/CNTs-Cu for bilayer bonding in electrical wiring. Carbon Letters, 35(6), 2953-2966. doi: 10.1007/s42823-025-00968-6
Iqbal Akhtar; Yang Yang; Dong Jianwei; Khan Amir Ali; Zhang Yixuan; Bi Yuanbo; Luo Zhen. Two-step experimental analysis of CFs/CNTs-Cu for bilayer bonding in electrical wiring. Carbon Letters. 2025; 35(6) 2953-2966. doi: 10.1007/s42823-025-00968-6
Iqbal Akhtar, Yang Yang, Dong Jianwei, Khan Amir Ali, Zhang Yixuan, Bi Yuanbo, Luo Zhen. Two-step experimental analysis of CFs/CNTs-Cu for bilayer bonding in electrical wiring. 2025; 35(6), 2953-2966. Available from: doi:10.1007/s42823-025-00968-6
Iqbal Akhtar, Yang Yang, Dong Jianwei, Khan Amir Ali, Zhang Yixuan, Bi Yuanbo and Luo Zhen. "Two-step experimental analysis of CFs/CNTs-Cu for bilayer bonding in electrical wiring" Carbon Letters 35, no.6 (2025) : 2953-2966.doi: 10.1007/s42823-025-00968-6
