Open AccessSelective Metallization on CFRP Composites by Laser Radiation and Electroless Plating
Author(s) -
Jiafeng Li,
Pengting Lin,
Haibo Sun,
Xinxin Li,
J. H. Sang,
Xuguang Wang,
Qiang Li,
Jun Yu,
Ligong Zhang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of physics. conference series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1742-6596
pISSN - 1742-6588
DOI - 10.1088/1742-6596/2101/1/012048
Subject(s) - materials science , composite material , plating (geology) , laser , nickel , electroless plating , electroless nickel plating , laser ablation , adhesion , antenna (radio) , gold plating (software engineering) , layer (electronics) , electroplating , metallurgy , optics , telecommunications , physics , management , geophysics , computer science , economics , geology
Selective metallization of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites (CFRP) was conducted by laser ablation with 1064 nm laser radiation and electroless plating in nickel solution. A rough caterpillar-like structure and polar surface with high property of absorption and anchoring for active seeds were produced by laser ablation. The laser treatment produce had a pronounced influence on nickel deposition. After immersed in nickel solution for 150s, a homogeneous and dense nickel film was selectively deposited on the laser treatment area of CFRP by electroless plating successfully. The Ni plating exhibited excellent adhesion on the CFRP. The technique in this study would widespread the application of CFRP in the area of spacecraft microwave components and waveguide antenna.