Electrophoretic (Infiltration) Deposition of Thick Conductive Fiber Preforms

Abstract

Relevant conditions for electrophoretic (infiltration) deposition (EPID) of thick conductive fiber preforms were investigated. Modified electrophoretic deposition cell was used to fabricate conductive fiber-reinforced composites from an aqueous suspension. Infiltration of conductive preforms proceeds in a similar manner as for non-conductive fiber reinforcements, by deposition at the electrode and backfilling of the fiber preform.