Rapid Cure Composites: Materials, Processing and Manufacturing

Rapid Cure Composites: Materials, Processing and Manufacturing presents up-to-date information on the design criteria to formulate matrix systems for rapid curing. Emphasis is placed on the role different materials [resin compound and fiber reinforcement] play in developing fast curing composites, assessment of current and novel manufacturing techniques for adapting fast curing processes, the comparison between conventional curing and rapid curing, and different applications in various industrial sectors [e.g., aerospace, automotive, renewables and marine]. The book will be an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers working in the field of composite materials, processing and manufacturing organizations, materials scientists, and more. Polymer composites are widely used in several industries, including aerospace, automobile, spray and coatings, and electronics due to their lightweight and superior mechanical properties. However, one of the dominant hurdles towards their growth in commercial industries is the long curing cycle and slow production. Comprehensively addresses the scientific and technological development of rapid cured epoxy composites Covers, in detail, the chemistry, processing, structure and performance of rapid cured epoxy composites Provides detailed comparisons of how/why rapid cure composites are different to conventional composites Discusses the challenges of the existing technology and future trends INDICE: 1. Introduction 2. Synthesis and advances in rapid curing resins 3. Important curing agents used for rapid curing 4. Characterization of rapid curing resins 5. Cure kinetics and modelling of rapid cure resin systems 6. Fabrication methods of rapid cured composites 7. Effect of rapid curing on the structure of polymer composites 8. Effect of radiation treatment on the structure of polymer composites 9. Monitoring techniques to measure the rapid curing of polymer composites 10. Joining of composite using rapid cure resin systems 11. Self-healing composites using rapid cure resin systems 12. Cross-linking problems during rapid curing of polymer composites 13. Characterization of rapid cured composite materials 14. Rapid cure composites used in Electronics Industry 15. Rapid cure composites used in Aerospace Industry 16. Rapid cure composites used in Automobiles Industry 17. Rapid cure composites used in Spray and Paints Industry 18. Key challenges and prospects of rapid cure composites material production

• ISBN: 978-0-323-98337-2
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 600
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2023
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés