In this study, we aim to investigate the effect of galvanic corrosion on the mechanical properties of aluminum-CFRP adhesive joints. Aluminum-CFRP, aluminum-aluminum, and CFRP-CFRP adhesive joint specimens were prepared. Subsequently, the specimens were subjected to accelerated aging treatment in a salt spray environment, and the tensile shear adhesive strength, the transition of the failure surface and the deposition state and the components of corrosion products with aging time were quantitatively evaluated. As a result, in aluminum-CFRP adhesive joints under the salt spray, galvanic corrosion of the aluminum substrate occurred within 24 hours, and the adhesive-adherend interfacial strength decreased significantly compared to aluminum-aluminum and CFRP-CFRP adhesive joints. In addition, the failure mode of aluminum-CFRP adhesive joints changed from the mixed failure of interfacial failure, cohesive failure, and fiber tear failure to interfacial failure. Furthermore, it was found that the deposition amount of Al 2 O 3 increased under the influence of the salt spray environment.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.