Resin content uniformity optimization of CCF/PEEK prepreg tapes via fluid-structure coupling: Mechanistic analysis and validation

Binglin Wu, Debo Xue, Xianglong Suo, Lei He, Hongsheng Tan, Hu Wu, College of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology, College of Intelligent Manufacturing, Zibo Polytechnic University, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Technology

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Published online on February 27, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Ahead of Print.
Achieving stable resin content in CCF/PEEK prepreg tapes remains challenging due to powder settling and concentration stratification in impregnation tanks. This study presents a novel approach that integrates CFD-DEM simulation (Fluent/Rocky) with ...