A. Gonzalez-Jimenez, S. Poveda-Reyes, J. Conca, M. Mafe
This study analyzes the influence of accelerated aging on the fatigue properties of high-performance thermoplastic matrix composites, specifically carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK. Unidirectional and bidirectional laminates were manufactured from commercial tapes and subjected to xenon arc exposure following Cycle 1 of Method A in the UNE-EN ISO 4892-2 standard. The work combines thermal and mechanical testing to assess polymer matrix degradation and its effect on fatigue behavior. A self-heating approach is also applied as an accelerated method for estimating fatigue performance. The findings aim to enhance the understanding of the durability of these materials under service-representative conditions, with applications in aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy sectors.
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Accepted on 04/08/25Submitted on 16/05/25
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