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Wettability of Reinforcing Fibers

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Molecular Characterization of Composite Interfaces

Part of the book series: Polymer Science and Technology ((POLS,volume 27))

Abstract

In the production of fiber reinforced composite materials a solid-liquid interface is generated between the fiber and the matrix which is in a liquid or molten state. The strength of the final composite material will, in part, depend on how well the matrix material wets the fibers in this production phase. Poor wetting of the fibers may result in gaps between the fiber and the final solidified matrix. These gaps will be flaws in the final composite which will reduce its ultimate strength.

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  1. Bendix Advanced Technology Center, Columbia, Md and Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

    H. W. Chang, R. P. Smith, S. K. Li & A. W. Neumann

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  1. Department of Macromolecular Science, Case Western Reserve University, 44106, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

    Hatsuo Ishida

  2. Vistakon Inc. (a Johnson & Johnson Company), P.O. Box 10157, 32247, Jacksonville, Florida, USA

    Ganesh Kumar

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Chang, H.W., Smith, R.P., Li, S.K., Neumann, A.W. (1985). Wettability of Reinforcing Fibers. In: Ishida, H., Kumar, G. (eds) Molecular Characterization of Composite Interfaces. Polymer Science and Technology, vol 27. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2251-9_25

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