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Advances in joining technology of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite materials and aluminum alloys

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In order to discuss the problems involved in the joining of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite materials with aluminum alloys that is required for the production of several parts in aerospace, automotive, and other engineering applications, a comprehensive review of the research status of this dissimilar joint alloys both in China and abroad is made. The overview mainly includes adhesive bonding, mechanical fastening, welding, and new joining techniques, as well as residual stress and corrosion performance of the joints. The current problems, development prospects, and future research direction of different joining technologies used in this field have been discussed. It is believed that the numerical simulation combined with the welding test can be used to further study the joining process of friction stir welding between carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite materials and aluminum alloys and the hybrid joining method of friction stir welding and adhesion.

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This work was supported by the Youth Talent Innovation Project in Guangdong Province (fund number: 2019KQNCX228) and the School-Level Key Projects (fund number: GKY-2016KYZD-6).

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  1. School of Mechanical Engineering, Guangdong University of Science and Technology, 523083, Dongguan, People’s Republic of China

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  2. New Energy Technology Engineering Department, Shanghai Lingyun Industrial Technology Co., Ltd., Lingyun Automotive Technology Branch, 201708, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

    Quan Chen

  3. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, 116023, Dalian, People’s Republic of China

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Jiang, B., Chen, Q. & Yang, J. Advances in joining technology of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite materials and aluminum alloys. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 110, 2631–2649 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-020-06021-2

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