Which risk increases when a carbon fiber composite is exposed to prolonged UV radiation?

💡 Explanation

UV radiation breaks down the polymer matrix via photolysis, compromising interfacial adhesion; therefore, plies delaminate because matrix degradation from broken covalent bonds weakens the composite’s structural integrity, rather than increasing strength or altering thermal properties significantly.

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