This invention discloses a method for preparing carbon
fiber epoxy composite materials that combine high mechanical properties and a low coefficient of
thermal expansion. Belonging to the field of composite materials, it addresses the technical challenge of simultaneously improving the mechanical properties and reducing the coefficient of
thermal expansion of composite materials using existing carbon
fiber processing methods. By non-covalently modifying carbon nanotubes with ionic liquids, unlike traditional
covalent modification methods, the intrinsic strength of carbon nanotubes is preserved, constructing a multi-mechanism synergistic interface reinforcement
system. This specifically addresses the key problems of traditional
sizing agents having a single interfacial effect and hindered stress transmission. In this invention, flexible
polyimide acts as a bridge at the interface, while rigid carbon nanotubes construct an effective armor on the
fiber surface. The
two form a rigid-flexible
composite structure at the interface, which effectively alleviates
interfacial stress concentration, significantly improves
interfacial stress transmission efficiency, achieves uniform dispersion of external loads, and ultimately improves the mechanical properties of the carbon fiber
epoxy composite material.