Abstract:Using isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), polypropylene glycol-1000 (PPG-1000), dimethylolpropionic acid (DMPA), ethylenediamine (EDA), perfluorohexylethanol (TFO) and γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (KH-550) as raw materials, three kinds of waterborne polyurethane (WPU) sizing agents were prepared by self-emulsifying method. The chemical structure of sizing agent was characterized by FTIR and XPS, and the appropriate sizing concentration was determined to be 1.0% by surface tension, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and thermogravimetric test. Three sizing agents with a concentration of 1.0% were mechanically blended at different compound ratios, and the sized carbon fibers were tested by SEM and contact angle. It was found that the surface energy of carbon fibers was obviously improved after sizing. Finally, the interfacial shear strength (IFSS) test of polyurethane-based composite materials was carried out by micro-droplet method. The results showed that EDA modification effect was the best. The IFSS reached 34 MPa, which was 116% higher than that of the original carbon fiber. It provides guidance for the research and development of sizing agent matching polyurethane matrix.