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Exploring Inverse Vulcanized Dicyclopentadiene As a Polymer Matrix for Carbon Fiber Composites.
- Source :
- Macromolecular Materials & Engineering; Mar2024, Vol. 309 Issue 3, p1-8, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Inverse vulcanization of waste or renewable dienes has generated materials with phenomenal properties across a spectrum of applications. Nevertheless, the use of these materials for structural applications remains a challenge. Here, the use of an inverse vulcanized cyclopentadiene polymer as a resin for carbon fiber reinforced composites is explored. The dynamic S─S bonds in the polymer matrix are used to repair composite specimens over 5 generations by heating the material to 140 °C. A range of composites are manufactured and evaluated for their flexural properties, using a range of fiber orientations. Finally, this polymer is used to reinforce a carbon fiber fabric composed entirely of reclaimed materials, constituting a composite entirely composed of waste materials and second life carbon fibers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14387492
- Volume :
- 309
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Macromolecular Materials & Engineering
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176037451
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/mame.202300298