ОБРАБОТАННЫЙ ПОЛИМОЧЕВИНОУРЕТАНОМ ШНУР ДЛЯ ПРИВОДНОГО РЕМНЯ И РЕМЕНЬ

Изобретение относится к технологии производства приводных ремней с эластичным шнуром, внедренным в эластомерную основу, содержащую полимочевиноуретановую клеевую композицию, пропитывающую шнур и покрывающую волокна. Композиция представляет собой продукт реакции полиуретанового форполимера и диаминного отвердителя или воды. Форполимер представляет собой продукт реакции имеющего компактные симметричные молекулы диизоцианата и сложного полиэфирполиола, простого полиэфирполиола или поликарбонатного полиола. Основа ремня может быть изготовлена из литьевого полиуретана, резины или термопластического эластомера. Шнур может содержать клеевое покрытие.4 н. и 21 з.п. ф-лы, 7 табл., 4 ил., 20 пр.

ЛИСТОВОЙ МАТЕРИАЛ

АРОМАТИЧЕСКОЕ ПОЛИАМИДНОЕ ВОЛОКНО НА ОСНОВЕ ГЕТЕРОЦИКЛСОДЕРЖАЩЕГО АРОМАТИЧЕСКОГО ПОЛИАМИДА, СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ, ТКАНЬ, ОБРАЗОВАННАЯ ВОЛОКНОМ, И АРМИРОВАННЫЙ ВОЛОКНОМ КОМПОЗИТНЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ

... 1. Ароматические полиамидные волокна, содержащие гетероциклсодержащий ароматический полиамид, которые характеризуются прочностью при растяжении, равной 20 сн/дтекс и более, начальным модулем, равным 500 сн/дтекс и более, и количеством вещества, растворимого в серной кислоте, равным 45% и менее, в соответствии со следующим далее методом измерения: ! гетероциклсодержащие ароматические полиамидные волокна добавляют к концентрированной серной кислоте, имеющей концентрацию 97%, до получения концентрации гетероциклсодержащих ароматических полиамидных волокон 10 мг/10 мл и в течение 24 ч растворяют в ней при 20°С до получения раствора, для которого по методу эксклюзионной хроматографии размеров (при помощи устройства, изготовленного в компании Spark Holland В.V.) проводят измерения молекулярно-массового распределения и площади пика (Р1); причем измерения молекулярно-массового распределения и площади пика (Р0) для гетероциклсодержащего ароматического полиамида до формования волокон проводят подобным ...

Kautschukmischung für Laufflächen

Vorkoagulationsverfahren zur Einführung von organischen faserartigen Füllstoffen in SBR

Verfahren zur Herstellung geformter Gegenstände aus einer voll-aromatischen Polyamidharz-Zusammensetzung.

Faserverbundwerkstoffe

Ein Faserverbundwerkstoff hat ein Fasermaterial (5) mit Filamenten (6). Weiterhin hat der Faserverbundwerkstoff eine Kunststoffmatrix (8), in die das Fasermaterial (5) eingebettet ist, und einen Haftvermittler (9), mit dem die Filamente (6) des Fasermaterials (5) beschichtet sind. Das Fasermaterial (5) ist aus mindestens einem der folgenden Materialen ausgewählt: Glas, Kohlenstoff, Armid, Basalt, Polyester, Naturfaser. Die Kunststoffmatrix (8) ist als thermoplastischer Kunststoff ausgeführt. Der Haftvermittler (9) ist auf Basis mindestens eines der folgenden Materialen ausgewählt: Silan, Polypropylen (PP), Titanat, Aluminium, Chrom, Zirkon und Bor. Es resultiert eine Materialkombination von Fasermaterial/Kunststoffmatrix/Haftvermittler, die sich in besonderer Weise für die Herstellung eines Faserverbundwerkstoffes eignet, insbesondere für die Herstellung von Bändern aus dem Faserverbundwerkstoff.

Faserverstärktes Verbundmaterial und Verfahren zur Herstellung eines faserverstärkten Verbundmaterials

Faserverstärktes Verbundmaterial (1), umfassend ein Fasermaterial, das mehrere jeweils aus Filamenten (4) gebildete Endlosfasern (2, 3) aufweist, ein Matrixmaterial (6) aus Kunststoff, das einen inneren Raumbereich (5) zwischen den Filamenten einer jeweiligen Endlosfaser (2, 3) ausfüllt und die Endlosfasern (2, 3) in einem äußeren Raumbereich (7) umgibt, und eine Menge von Partikeln (8), wobei eine erste Volumenkonzentration der Partikel (8) bezogen auf das Matrixmaterial (6) im inneren Raumbereich geringer als eine zweite Volumenkonzentration der Partikel (8) bezogen auf das Matrixmaterial (6) im äußeren Raumbereich (7) ist.

Chlorinated rubber moulding with cured novolak fibre reinforcement - to give flame retardancy and strength without impairing elasticity

Chlorinated rubber moulding is reinforced with 2-80 (10-60) wt.% fibres contg. min. 50 (min. 70) wt.% cured novolak fibres. The mouldings have excellent flame retardancy and improved mechanical properties, whilst the elasticity of the rubber is not impaired. The composite can be in the form of paper, sheet, web, tube, packing material or plate. The fibre can be in the form of yarn, cloth, woven, knitted or nonwoven fabrics or paper. The novolak fibres are produced by melt spinning, treating with an aldehyde and curing. The rubber blend contains min. 50 (min. 65) wt.% chlorinated rubber, esp. chlorinated polyethylene, and is cured with organic peroxides, metal oxides or amines.

Improvements in the manufacture of composite products of rubber and rayon and the products obtained thereby

A yarn for incorporation in rubber articles such as tyres is made from viscose containing casein. The casein need not exceed 5 per cent and preferably does not exceed 2 per cent by weight of the cellulose content of the viscose.ALSO:Composite products of rubber and artificial silk yarns, such as tyre covers containing plies of artificial silk cord, belting, or hose, are made by applying a vulcanizable rubber composition to an assemblage of yarns formed from viscose containing casein, and vulcanizing by heating. Preferably the casein does not exceed 2 per cent of the cellulose content of the viscose. The yarn may be doubled, cabled, or woven into a fabric before applying the rubber, which may be natural, reclaimed, or synthetic, e.g., a copolymer of butadiene and styrene.

Thermoset resin fibres used in composite materials

The invention relates to composite materials comprising curable thermoset resin fibre components (10) and reinforcing fibres (14). The thermoset resin fibre components (10) may comprise a single fibre or a plurality of fibres commingled together. The properties and characteristics of the thermoset resin are chosen according to the materials to be produced therefrom. The thermoset fibre components (10) may be woven into reinforcement fibres (14) to form prepregs. Non-reinforcing thermoplastic fibres may be commingled and co-woven with the thermoset fibre components, as may a curing agent fibre.

High tensile strength aramids

IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO LAMINATED MATERIALS

... 1,206,188. Laminates. POLYMER PROCESSING RESEARCH INSTITUTE Ltd. 28 Nov., 1967 [28 Dec., 1966], No. 54154/67. Heading B5N. [Also in Division B2] A laminate is produced by forming a film, e.g. of a thermoplastic polymer, with a number of substantially parallel slits, stretching the film perpendicularly to the common direction of the slits so as to open out the latter and to form a number of fibrous elements joined into a network, and laminating the network to a layer of thermoplastic polymer or masticated rubber under pressure and heat at a temperature within the softening temperature range of the layer but not high enough to soften the network, the weight of the network being 10 to 80 % the weight of the whole laminate. Alternatively, instead of the preformed layer, a latex or emulsion of a film forming polymer may be used to impregnate the network and then dried before applying the pressure and heat. In both methods, the softened layer or latex permeates the open slits of the network and ...

Improvements in or relating to the production of fibre-reinforced plastic sheet materials

... 811,637. Agglutinated fibrous materials. DU PONT DE NEMOURS & CO., E. I. Oct. 24, 1955 [Nov. 2, 1954], No. 30379/55. Classes 96 and 140. A reinforced flexible plastic sheet material comprises a pre-formed non-woven web of polymeric synthetic fibres as hereinbelow defined, bound together with a subsequently applied elastomeric composition comprising a copolymer containing 85 to 40 per cent by weight of butadiene and 15 to 60 per cent by weight of acrylonitrile. Polymeric synthetic fibres which may be used are fibres of nylon, polyacrylonitrile or polyethylene terephthalate or mixtures thereof. The process of preparing the sheet material of the invention comprises forming a web of non-woven staple polymeric synthetic fibres, placing a composition comprising a copolymer containing the butadiene and acrylonitrile in contact with the web and subjecting the assembly to heat and pressure sufficient to cause the copolymer first to fuse and permeate the web (but insufficient to melt or fuse the ...

CYCLOOLEFIN COPOLYMER BOTTLE WITH A SCRATCH-PROOF COAT

Shaped article

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Formkörper (3) umfassend ein Grundmaterial (1), wobei das Grundmaterial (1) ein Wachs, sowie einen Füllstoff enthält, wobei der Füllstoff einen Mineralfüllstoff und/oder einen Faserstoff umfasst oder daraus besteht, wobei das Wachs in einem Gehalt zwischen 3 Gew.-% und 60 Gew.-% im Grundmaterial (1) enthalten ist, wobei der Füllstoff in einem Gehalt zwischen 40 Gew.-% und 97 Gew.-% im Grundmaterial (1) enthalten ist, wobei der Formkörper (3) ein Formelement (2) umfasst, und wobei das Formelement (2) einen Faserwerkstoff umfasst oder daraus besteht. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Formkörpers (3).

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SLIDING BEARING MATERIAL

COMPOSITE MATERIAL OUT WITH FIBER MATS STRENGTHENED POLYPROPYLENE

FIBER-REINFORCED MATERIAL, PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION AND ITS USE

Procedure for the production of a modified polyester reinforcement element

COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Using a polyol mixture comprising PBD for creating a PU-based artificial turf

The invention relates to a method of manufacturing an artificial turf (600,the method comprising: -creating (102) fluid polyurethanemass (210), the creation comprising reacting first and second polyolswith an isocyanate, the first polyolbeing apolyether polyol and/or a polyester polyolhaving at least 2 hydroxyl groups per molecule, the second polyolbeing polybutadiendiol; the isocyanate comprising isocyanate monomers, isocyanate polymers or isocyanate prepolymersor a mixture thereof, the isocyanate monomers, isocyanate polymersandthe isocyanate prepolymers having two or more isocyanate groups per molecule; -incorporating (104) an artificial turf fiber (501) into a carrier (308) such that a first portion (302) of the fiber protrudes to the front side of the carrier and that a second portion (506) of the fiber is located at the back side of the carrier; and -adding (106) the fluid polyurethanemass on the back side of the carrier; and -hardening (108) thefluid polyurethane mass.

Aromatic polyamide structural composites

Medical devices containing shape memory polymer compositions

The present invention relates at least in part to surgical devices which comprise a shape 5 memory polymer material composition. Particularly, although not exclusively, the present invention relates to a fixation device e.g. an anchor device e.g. a suture anchor which comprises a shape memory material. Included in the present invention are anchor devices e.g. suture anchors which are formed entirely of a shape memory polymer material. Embodiments of the present invention comprise hybrid suture anchors, particularly suture .0 anchors which are formed from a shape memory polymer material and a non-shape memory material. Methods of securing an anchor in a bone or tissue are also included in the present invention.

Adhesive treatment for fiber for polymer reinforcement and reinforced products

An aqueous adhesive composition for treating a reinforcing fiber for bonding to a thermosetting polymer matrix and products made therefrom such as power transmission belts. The adhesive composition includes: water as the solvent or dispersing medium; a polyelectrolyte co-curable with the polymer matrix; a primer material compatible with the fiber and co-curable with the polyelectrolyte; and optionally a rubber curative compatible with the polyelectrolyte and the polymer matrix. A fiber-reinforced, composite polymer system may thus include a thermosetting polymer matrix, a reinforcing fiber embedded therein, and an adhesive composition coating the fiber; the adhesive composition including a polyelectrolyte co-curable with the polymer matrix and a primer material compatible with the fiber and co-curable with the polyelectrolyte. The adhesive composition may include a curative compatible with the polyelectrolyte. In one preferred embodiment, the invention is an aqueous adhesive composition ...

Asbestos-free gaskets and the like containing blends of organic fibrous and particulate components

Asbestos-free gaskets and the like containing blends of organic fibrous and particulate components

HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBRES COMPOSITE SHEET

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a composite sheet comprising high performance polyethylene fibres and a polymeric resin comprising the steps of assembling HPPE fibres to a sheet, applying an aqueous suspension of a polymeric resin to the HPPE fibres, partially drying the aqueous suspension, optionally applying a temperature and/or a pressure treatment to the composite sheet wherein the polymeric resin is a homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene and/or propylene. The invention further relates to composite sheets obtainable by said method and articles comprising the composite sheet such as helmets, radomes or a tarpaulins.

HYBRID COMPOSITE

A hybrid composite comprising a thermoplastic or thermoset matrix in which brittle and ductile fibers (1) are present, characterized in that the fibers are configured such that the ductile fibers (1) of the hybrid composite dissipate energy at a impact or overload by plastic deformation of the ductile fibers (1) and show residual properties after impact or overload.

PRODUCING MODIFIED HIGH PERFORMANCE POLYOLEFIN FIBER

PHENOLIC RESIN FOAM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

Provided are a phenolic resin foam having low environmental impact, high compressive strength, excellent handling properties in installation, and low costs associated with securing, and also a method of producing the same. The phenolic resin foam contains at least one selected from the group consisting of a chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, a non-chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, and a halogenated hydrocarbon. The phenolic resin foam has a density of at least 20 kg/m3 and no greater than 100 kg/m3, and a closed cell ratio of at least 80% and no greater than 99%. The density and 10% compressive strength of the phenolic resin foam satisfy a relationship: C >= 0.5X - 7, where C represents the 10% compressive strength (N/cm2) and X represents the density (kg/m3).

CURABLE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING BENZOXAZINE EPOXY BLEND AND USE THEREOF

A curable resin composition capable of providing good OHC performance at elevated temperatures when used in polymer matrix composites. This resin composition includes, as major components, one or more multifunctional benzoxazine compounds and cycloaliphatic epoxy resin.

METHODS OF USING A PHENOLIC FATTY ACID COMPOUND ON A NON-PHENOLIC POLYMER

This invention relates to a process for making phenolic fatty acid compounds having a reduced phenolic ester content. The invention also relates to method for chemically bonding a phenolic resin with a non-phenolic polymer (e.g., a synthetic fabric). The method comprises contacting a phenolic fatty acid compound with a non-phenolic polymer to introduce a hydroxy phenyl functional group into the non-phenolic polymer; and reacting the hydroxy phenyl functional group contained in the non-phenolic polymer with a phenolic resin or a phenolic crosslinker composition capable of forming a phenolic resin, to chemically bond the phenolic resin with the non-phenolic polymer. The invention is particularly useful for making a synthetic fabric-reinforced article, such as synthetic fabric-reinforced rubber article, circuit board substrate, or fiberglass.

FORMATION OF A SHAPED FIBER WITH SIMULTANEOUS MATRIX APPLICATION

A coated fiber for a composite article may include a fiber body and a matrix layer. The fiber body may have at least one fiber surface. The matrix layer may at least partially coat the fiber surface and may be applied during formation of the fiber body.

SELF-REINFORCED COMPOSITE AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME

... 2128613 9315144 PCTABS00024 A self-reinforced polymer composite in the form of a non-laminated shaped article is prepared by (a) melt blending (1) a matrix polymer which is a melt processable flexible chain polymer or first liquid crystal polymer (LCP) and (2) a fiber forming melt processable second LCP under high strain mixing conditions inducing fiber formation, cooling and stretching the resulting blend, and (b) shaping the resulting blend by injection molding or extrusion at a temperature which is above the minimum melt processing temperature of the matrix polymer but below that of the fiber forming second LCP. By shaping at a temperature below the minimum processing temperature of the fiber-forming LCP, the fiber structure formed during cooling is preserved. The resulting shaped articles have outstanding mechanical properties, e.g., tensile strength, modulus and impact strength.

Vulkanisiertes, mit Polyolefinfasern verstärktes Kohlenwasserstoffelastomer und Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Elastomeren aus a-Olefinpolymeren und -copolymeren

Procédé de préparation d'un câblé thermostable en polyester modifié destiné à être incorporé à du caoutchouc utilisable pour pneu

Self-lubricating plastic element manufac - tured by fritting a self-lubricating thermo

A grafting agent having a molecular structure such, that it only reacts starting from a temp. near to that of sintering, is added to the powder material. Sintering is effected so that the material melts before grafting. Then grafting is allowed to proceed. Specifically the thermoplastic base material is a polyamide, polyacetal or fluorocarbonpolymer to which a charge, likewise self-lubricating, is added. The charge may be graphite fibres. Use relates to bearings in precision engineering and watchmaking.

Self-lubricating plastic elements for watch making

Making a self-lubricating plastic element, for watch making, from fritted self-lubricating thermoplastic material, by adding to the powdered material an agent for chemically modifying the thermoplastic material to give it an increased resistance to flow and of a structure which causes it to react only at a temperature near that of fritting, causing fritting in such a way that the material frits before the agent acts and allowing chemical modification to take place. The products from moulded watch bearings of high dimensional stability, low coefficient of friction and good corrosion resistance.

Reinforced rubber sheet - contg high m wt crystalline oriented polyolefin fibrils

Flexible, homogeneous rubber pdt., esp. sheets for prodn. of laminates, consists of a matrix of a natural or synthetic rubber contg. >=5 wt.% of a crystalline polyolefin, pref. polyethylene, which has m.wt. >500000 and consists of elongated fibrils with dia. 5 mu, so that the pdt. has a very high resistance to elongation, at least in one direction, corresponding to a dynamic modulus >1000 kg/cm2, or a modulus >20 kg/cm2 at 1% elongation. Pdts. with properties similar to rubbers reinforced with fabrics or cords can be obtained.

Geformte, mit Polyamidfasern verstärkte, elastische Gegenstände

Method for manufacturing parts made of composite material.

Un procédé de fabrication de pièces en matière composite thermoplastique renforcé de fibres comprend une étape d’élaboration (100–200) d’un prépreg en positionnant au moins une plaque de thermoplastique dans un gabarit, lesdites plaques de thermoplastique étant pressées avec une ou plusieurs couches de tissus comportant des fibres longues tissées de renforcement, à une pression comprise entre 0,5–3 MPa, dans une presse chauffante ou tout autre moyen adéquat, et à une température comprise entre 300 et 610 Kelvin de manière à noyer les fibres de renforcement dans la matière thermoplastique. La mise en forme (300) du prépreg se fait dans un moule adapté, fabriqué dans une matière résistant à la température de traitement comprise entre 300 et 600 Kelvin, ledit moule étant au moins partiellement recouvert d’une couche antiadhésive dont la surface est configurée selon l’état de surface désiré de la pièce finale (400) à ladite température de traitement sous pression de 0,1 à 1,5 MPa.

Matériau composite forgé.

La présente invention concerne un matériau composite (100) composé d'une matrice (110) à base de polymère et d'un renfort (120) constitué d'au moins deux natures de fibres coupées différentes (121,122) dont l'une est un polyazole. L'invention porte également sur un composant horloger réalisé dans un tel matériau.

FIBER-REINFORCED POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITE

FIBER REINFORCED POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITE

POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITE

Polyester multifilament for resin reinforcement and process for producing the same

The present invention provides polyester multifilaments for resin reinforcement which are satisfactorily and homogeneously dispersed in a matrix resin and give a long-fiber-reinforced resin molding excellent in mechanical properties and impact resistance. The polyester multifilaments for resin reinforcement have a thermosetting resin adherent thereto in an amount of 0.01-5.0 wt.% based on the polyester multifilaments. The polyester multifilaments for resin reinforcement preferably are ones in which the length of multifilament bundle parts satisfying 1=Y/X=3 (wherein X represents the width of the multifilaments as measured before immersion in water and Y represents the width of the multifilaments as measured after 1-minute immersion in 25 DEG C water) accounts for 50% or more of the length of the multifilaments before the immersion.

elastomers obtained starting from polymers and from alpha-olefin copolymers and process for their preparation

Thermal device of insulation

Strong pliable flexible composites - comprising three dimensionally arrayed fibres in extensible resin matrix

Reinforced rubber articles

SEMI-PRODUIT COMPOSITE EN FEUILLE CONSTITUE D'UN COMPOSANT THERMOPLASTIQUE ET D'UN RENFORT EN POLYARAMIDE, SON PROCEDE DE PREPARATION, ET LES PRODUITS FINIS CORRESPONDANTS OBTENUS A CHAUD

L'INVENTION CONCERNE DES SEMI-PRODUITS THERMOPLASTIQUES, RENFORCES, EN FEUILLE. LE RENFORT EST CONSTITUE PAR DE LA PULPE DE POLYARAMIDE, CE QUI PERMET DE REDUIRE TRES FORTEMENT LA TENEUR EN LIANT. APPLICATION: FABRICATION D'ARTICLES THERMOFORMES OU MOULES-ESTAMPES A CHAUD.

ARTICLE COMPRISING FIBERS AND A METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

ASBESTOS-FREE ACRYLIC FIBER REINFORCED MATERIAL.

FIBROUS ELEMENTS CONFORMED RELATED TO THERMOSETTING RESINS AND PROCESSES TO PREPARE THEM

Se presentan elementos fibrosos conformados unidos con resinas termoendurecibles, que comprenden una pluralidad de capas de fibras con por lomenos dos agentes adhesivos de resinas termoendurecibles, en los cuales las capas internasd e fibras comprenden preferentemente resinas fenolicas comoagente de ligadura y donde las capas superior e inferior externas comprenden resinas epoxidso como agente de ligadura y donde las capas superior e inferiorextrnas comprenden resinasepoxido como agentes adhesivos.

composição polimérica

COMPOSITE CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Polymer matrix composite for eliminating skew and fiber weave effect

The present disclosure provides a polymer matrix composite, and a laminate, a prepreg and a printed circuit board using the same. The polymer matrix composite includes a polymeric resin and a non-woven reinforcing material having a dielectric constant of from about 1.5 to about 4.8 and a dissipation factor at 10 GHz below 0.003. The printed circuit board uses the laminate including the polymer matrix as a core layer which is sandwiched between at least two outer layers. The polymer matrix composite and a laminate, a prepreg and a printed circuit board using the same provided by the instant disclosure can effectively eliminate skew and fiber weave effect by the use of the specific non-woven reinforcing material.

ULTRA-HIGH TOUGHNESS AND HIGH STRENGTH ORGANIC FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND PREPARATION PROCESS THEREOF

Disclosed is an ultra-high toughness and high strength organic fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite material, which is characterized in that the composite material comprises following components by weight: thermoplastic resin 40-90 parts by weight; organic fiber 60-10 parts by weight, in which melting point of said organic fiber is higher than that of said thermoplastic resin; compatibilizer 0-10 parts by weight; antioxidant 0-1 parts by weight; other acceptable additives in polymer science 0-20 parts by weight.

THERMOSET RESIN FIBRES

The present invention relates to thermoset resin fibre components (10, 30, 40, 44, 50, 210, 310, 410), composite materials (12, 26, 28, 29, 34, 36, 43, 48, 54, 58, 62) comprising thermoset resin fibre components, composite articles manufactured using such composite materials and methodologies for manufacturing same. The thermoset resin fibre components may comprise a single fibre of thermoset resin or a plurality of fibres commingled together. The properties and characteristics of the thermoset resin used are chosen according to the materials to be produced therefrom. The thermoset fibre components may be woven into reinforcement fibres (14, 31, 38, 114, 214, 314, 60, 414) to form prepregs. Thermoplastic fibres (32, 46, 52) may be commingled and co-woven with the thermoset fibre components.

SELF REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE LAMINATE

A shaped reinforced thermoplastic composite, such as composite laminate (10), comprises a thermoplastic matrix polymer (22) and a plurality of long fibers (20) of a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) which are formed in situ in the matrix polymer. This composite is formed by forming a prepreg as a plurality of individual sheets or layers (12, 14, 16, 18) each of which comprises long, essentially unidirectionally oriented fibers (20) of said LCP in a thermoplastic polymer matrix (22). A lay-up is formed by cutting each individual sheet or layer into pieces so that the direction of fiber orientation in each such piece is either parallel to one pair of edges or at angles of 45 degrees to all of the edges. The lay-up is shaped under heat and pressure to form the composite.

COMPOSITES

A flexible composite comprising a high tensile strength fibrous component dispersed within a flexible or resilient polymeric matrix, the matrix and fibrous component being essentially unbonded to each other so that the composite retains essentially the flexibility of the polymeric matrix.

MANUFACTURE OF MULTI-LAYER ARTICLES BY IN SITU POLYMERIZATION OF ADHESIVE COMPONENTS

GREEN EPOXY RESIN WITH BIOBINDER FROM MANURE

A curable green epoxy resin composition is described. More particularly, the curable green epoxy resin composition includes a biobinder isolated from bio-oil produced from animal waste, such as from swine manure. The biobinder can act as a curing agent for an epoxy resin component in the resin composition. Cured green epoxy resins, prepregs containing the curable green epoxy resin, and related composite materials are described. In addition, methods of preparing the curable green epoxy resin composition and of curing the curable green epoxy resin. 18-. (canceled)9. A kit for providing a curable epoxy resin composition , wherein the kit comprises:(a) a first sealable container containing an epoxy resin component; and(b) a second sealable container containing a biobinder isolated from a bio-oil produced via thermochemical liquefaction of beef manure, dairy manure, swine manure, sheep manure, poultry manure, or a combination thereof.10. The kit of claim 9 , further comprising one or more additional performance enhancing or modifying agents selected from the group consisting of a non-epoxy resin claim 9 , a flexibilizer claim 9 , a stabilizer claim 9 , a flow promoter claim 9 , a toughening agent claim 9 , an accelerator claim 9 , a core shell rubber claim 9 , a flame retardant claim 9 , a wetting agent claim 9 , a colorant claim 9 , a UV absorber claim 9 , an antioxidant claim 9 , an antimicrobial agent claim 9 , a filler claim 9 , a conducting particle claim 9 , and a viscosity modifier.1119-. (canceled)20. The kit of claim 9 , wherein the epoxy resin component comprises one or more of the reaction product of epichlorohydrin and bisphenol A and the reaction product of epichlorohydrin and bisphenol F.21. The kit of claim 9 , wherein the biobinder is isolated from a bio-oil produced via thermochemical liquefaction of swine manure.22. The kit of claim 21 , wherein the biobinder is free of compounds having a boiling point at 3 mm Hg of 60° C. or less.23. The kit of claim 9 ...

Curable compositions containing benzoxazine epoxy blend and use thereof

A curable resin composition capable of providing good OHC performance at elevated temperatures when used in polymer matrix composites. This resin composition includes, as major components, one or more multifunctional benzoxazine compounds and cycloaliphatic epoxy resin.

ARTIFICIAL LEATHER FOR CRASH PADS AND CRASH PADS MANUFACTURED USING THE SAME

Disclosed are an artificial leather for crash pads and a crash pad manufactured using the same. The artificial leather for crash pads may have improved workability when workers directly cover a crash pad with the artificial leather for crash pads and require reduced manufacturing costs by using a textile substrate layer made of a circular knit fabric that satisfies a specific physical property range.

A reinforcement composition and method of reinforcing an asphalt concrete composition

The present invention relates generally to a reinforcement composition and a method of reinforcing an asphalt cement concrete composition. The reinforcement composition includes a core and an outer container. The core includes a plurality of fibers, and the outer container includes a polyolefin selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, and mixtures thereof.

RIGID STRUCTURE UHMWPE UD AND COMPOSITE AND THE PROCESS OF MAKING

Highly dispersible reinforcing polymeric fibers

Fibre-reinforced material, production process and application

EXTRUDABLE COMPOSITION CONTAINING PVC AND COTTON FIBERS - MATERIAL AND PRODUCTS THEREOF

La présente invention concerne une composition extrudable contenant en masse ou constituée d'au moins 50% de PVC et de moins de 50% en masse de fibres dispersées. De manière caractéristique, selon l'invention, lesdites fibres sont choisies notamment parmi les fibres de coton, les fibres de polyester, les fibres de polyamide, les fibres de polyuréthane, les fibres d'élasthanne et les mélanges de ces fibres et lesdites fibres présentent une longueur moyenne égale ou inférieure à 5 mm et un diamètre moyen sensiblement égal ou supérieur à 20µm et sensiblement égal ou inférieur à 40µm.

СПОСОБ СПАИВАНИЯ АРАМИДА/АРАМИДНЫХ ВОЛОКОН

Изобретение относится к способу спаивания арамида/арамидных волокон. Способ спаивания арамидных волокон состоит в том, что a) по меньшей мере одну зону арамидного волокна обрабатывают ионной жидкостью, чтобы арамид размягчился, b) арамидные волокна размягченной зоной приводят в контакт друг с другом, причем к области контакта предпочтительно прикладывают давление, и затем c) размягченную зону арамида снова коагулируют. Ионная жидкость отвечает по меньшей мере одному из двух указанных критериев, где величины α и β являются параметрами растворителя по Камлету-Тафту. Изобретение позволяет улучшить качество арамидного материала. 4 н. и 5 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил., 5 табл., 17 пр.

ЛИСТОВОЙ МАТЕРИАЛ

Изобретение относится к ворсованному листовому материалу. Листовой материал содержит нетканый материал, состоящий из ультратонкого волокна, имеющего средний диаметр элементарного волокна 0,3-7 мкм, и эластичной смолы. Эластичная смола является полиуретановой смолой (D), которая содержит: сополимеризованный поликарбонатдиол (A1), который содержит структурный блок, полученный из алкандиола C3-5 (a1), и структурный блок, полученный из алкандиола C8-12 (a2), причем молярное отношение алкандиола (a2) к общему количеству молей алкандиола (a1) и алкандиола (a2) составляет 50-95 мол.%; поликарбонатдиол (A2), содержащий структурный блок, полученный из алкандиола C4-6 (a3); органический диизоцианат (B); и удлинитель цепи (C). Обеспечивается листовой материал, имеющий мягкую текстуру, обладающий долговечностью и способностью выдерживать практическое использование, а также стойкостью к истиранию. 5 з.п. ф-лы, 2 табл., 20 пр.

ОТВЕРЖДАЕМЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЕ БЕНЗОКСАЗИН-ЭПОКСИДНУЮ СМЕСЬ, И ИХ ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ

Изобретение относится к отверждаемой полимерной композиции для применения в композитных материалах, включающей: (А) циклоалифатическую эпоксидную смолу, содержащую две или более эпоксидных групп; и (В) трифункциональное бензоксазиновое соединение, представленное следующей структурой (I), где R1, R2и R3независимо выбираются из алкильной, циклоалкильной и арильной групп, где циклоалкильные и арильные группы необязательно являются замещенными и где один или более заместителей могут присутствовать в каждой циклоалкильной и арильной группе и R4выбирается из атомов водорода, галогена, алкильной и алкенильной групп, и дополнительно (D) бифункциональное бензоксазиновое соединение, где бензоксазиновые соединения (В) и (D) составляют более 50% по весу в расчете на общий вес композиции. Также изобретение относится к композитному материалу, препрегу и отвержденной композитной детали. Получаемые композиты обладают высокой HW-OHC-прочностью. 4 н. и 7 з.п. ф-лы, 4 табл., 1 пр.

КОМПОЗИТНЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ И КОМПОЗИЦИЯ СМОЛЫ, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ МЕТАСТАБИЛЬНЫЕ ЧАСТИЦЫ

Композиция отверждаемой матричной смолы, содержащая термоотверждающийся смоляной компонент и метастабильные термопластические частицы, где метастабильные термопластические частицы являются частицами полукристаллического термопластического материала, включающего фракцию аморфного полимера, которая будет претерпевать кристаллизацию при нагревании до температуры кристаллизации Т. Также раскрывается фиброармированный полимерный композитный материал, содержащий метастабильные термопластические частицы. 6 н. и 21 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

СПОСОБ СПАИВАНИЯ АРАМИДА/АРАМИДНЫХ ВОЛОКОН

СПОСОБЫ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ НА ОСНОВЕ ФЕНОЛСОДЕРЖАЩЕЙ ЖИРНОЙ КИСЛОТЫ В СОСТАВЕ СИНТЕТИЧЕСКОГО ТКАНЕВОГО МАТЕРИАЛА

КОМПОЗИТНЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ И КОМПОЗИЦИЯ СМОЛЫ, СОДЕРЖАЩАЯ МЕТАСТАБИЛЬНЫЕ ЧАСТИЦЫ

Verfahren zur Verbesserung der Bindung von Gespinsten aus Viskosekunstseide an Gummi

Elastomeric membrane fabrication involves forming mixture of elastomer and dispersed fibres, supplying mixture to mold, and press molding

A process for producing an elastomer membrane comprises forming a mixture containing an elastomer and dispersed fibres, supplying the mixture to a mold and molding the mixture under pressure. An independent claim is included for the membrane comprising the elastomer with dispersed reinforcing fibres where the elastomer comprises a material containing silicone or fluorosilicone.

Kautschukmischung für Laufflächen

Verfahren zur Herstellung von mit Fasern oder Geweben verstaerkten elastomeren Formkoerpern

KOMPOSIT MIT EINER ARAMID-MATRIX.

Verfahren zur Herstellung geformter Gegenstände aus einer voll-aromatischen Polyamidharz-Zusammensetzung.

Polyester-fiber-reinforced elastomeric articles

A reinforced elastomer article (see Division B7 comprises linear condensation polyester fibres and an elastomer which has a moisture permeability of at least 20 g./m.2/24 hours and which contains a amine-free accelerator not capable of generating amines under vulcanization conditions. The elastomer is suitably cis-1,4-polybutadiene and may be mixed with natural rubber or SBR. Suitable accelerators are benzthiazyl disulphide, mercaptobenzthiazole, and tetra-alkyl thiuram monosulphides.

PRODUCTION OF THERMALLY STABLE FIBRE-REINFORCED COMPOSITE BODIES

... 1383863 Forming a carbon body SIGRI ELEKTROGRAPHIT GmbH 7 Feb 1973 [12 Feb 1972] 6118/73 Heading C1A A reinforced composite body is formed by providing a body of reinforcing fibres in a carbonizable resin matrix and curing and carbonizing the resin by heating in an inert atmosphere at a temperature of at least 800‹ C., the reinforcing fibres being formed from a non- cellulosic polymer which undergoes cross linking when treated with an oxidizing agent, said fibres having been so oxidized to convert them to a thermally stable condition and then having been heated in an inert atmosphere to a temperature of from 300‹ to 500‹ C. for from 5 to 10 mins. until the fibres achieve a state in which during carbonization of the cured resin matrix they shrink by an amount of from 6% to 10%. This shrinkage is approximately the same as that suffered by the matrix during carbonization. The fibres may be formed from a homo polymer or copolymer of acrylonitrile, e.g. acrylonitrile with up to 15 mole per cent ...

Fibrous reinforcements and rubber articles incorporating the same

In a fibrous structure of a linear terephthalate polyester, the polyester has a relative viscosity (defined as the ratio of the viscosity of a 10% by weight solution of the polymer in a mixture of 10 parts by weight of phenol and 7 parts by weight of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol to the viscosity of the phenol-2,4,6-trichlorophenol mixture at 25 DEG C.) of at least 25 and the fibrous structure having a concentration of free carboxyl groups of less than 15 equivalents per million grams and an ether concentration of not more than 3 mol. per cent. The term "free carboxyl groups" includes both the ionized and unionized carboxyl groups. The term "ether concentration" is directed towards the mol. percentage of aliphatic groups containing ether linkages. Polymers of the required free carboxyl concentration may be made either by "capping" free carboxyl groups of polyesters or by solid phase polymerization, e.g. a polymer formed by the process of Specification 578,079 is heated in a finely divided state ...

POLYESTER REINFORCED RUBBER ARTICLES

... 1,269,216. Laminates. DUNLOP HOLDINGS Ltd. 19 Sept., 1969 [19 Sept., 1968], No. 44462/68. Heading B5N. [Also in Division C3] A laminate comprises a layer of polyester cords sandwiched between two sheets of a vulcanizable rubber composition containing a carbodiimide.

Production of shaped articles from rubber/fibre compositions

Shaped articles are made by forming the shaped article from a sheet of a composition of rubber containing 5-30% fibres, and curing without placing the articles under restraint. Examples are given of the use of medium and high acrylonitrile butadiene-acrylonitrile rubbers, mixtures thereof with neoprene and neoprene alone. The usual compounding, e.g. clays, carbon black &c., and vulcanizing ingredients may be present. Cellulosic fibres are preferred. The preferred shaped articles are gaskets.

Method

The method comprises providing a starting material comprising constituent components of a composite material, the constituent components comprising a matrix component and a reinforcement component. The method further comprises applying electromagnetic radiation to the starting material to cure the starting material. The electromagnetic radiation may comprise microwave radiation, and the method may include holding the starting material against a forming tool, such as a mandrel tool, as the electromagnetic radiation is applied. Compression may be applied using negative pressure such as a vacuum. The starting material may comprise a fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) pre-preg material. The matrix component may comprise water, and the starting material may cure via a condensation reaction. The matrix may comprise a thermoset bioresin, polyfurfuryl alcohol (PFA) resin matrix. A cured composite and a component for an aircraft including the cured composite may be produced by the method.

ASBESTOS SUITOR AKRYLFASERVERSTÄRKTER MATERIAL

Process for producing resin molded article

A process for producing a resin molded article, comprising steps of (1) plasticizing a resin composition containing an organic fiber and a thermoplastic resin with an injection-molding machine, (2) injecting the plasticized resin composition into a mold cavity of the injection-molding machine, and (3) pressure-holding against the resin composition in the mold cavity for a pressure-holding time of 0.5 to 60 seconds under holding-pressure of 70 to 300 MPa.

MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE MATERIAL, PARTIALLY WELDED MATERIAL, COMPOSITE MATERIAL, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING MOLDED PRODUCT

To provide a novel material that maintains suppleness which is the advantage of a material using fibers and has a low thermal shrinkage ratio, and a method for producing the material, a partially welded material using the material, a composite material, and a method for producing a molded product. 1. A material comprising:a first region, a fiber region, and a second region continuously in a thickness direction; the first region and the second region being each independently a resin layer including from 20 to 100 mass % of a thermoplastic resin component and from 80 to 0 mass % of reinforcing fibers;the fiber region including from 20 to 100 mass % of thermoplastic resin fibers and from 80 to 0 mass % of reinforcing fibers;the thermoplastic resin component included in the first region and the thermoplastic resin component included in the second region each independently having a crystallization energy during temperature increase of 2 J/g or greater, measured by differential scanning calorimetry; andthe thermoplastic resin fibers included in the fiber region having a crystallization energy during temperature increase of less than 1 J/g, measured by differential scanning calorimetry; whereinthe crystallization energy during temperature increase is a value measured by using a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) in a nitrogen stream while heating is performed from 25° C. to a temperature that is 20° C. higher than a melting point of the thermoplastic resin component or the thermoplastic resin fibers at a temperature increase rate of 10° C./min.2. The material according to claim 1 , wherein 80 mass % or greater of compositions of the thermoplastic resin component included in the first region claim 1 , the thermoplastic resin component included in the second region claim 1 , and the thermoplastic resin fibers included in the fiber region are identical to each other.3. The material according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic resin component included in the first ...

PROTON-EXCHANGE MEMBRANE

A proton-exchange membrane includes a polymer matrix, polymer fibers, or a combination thereof. The proton-exchange membrane also includes a proton-conducting material distributed on the polymer matrix, on the polymer fibers, in the polymer fibers, or a combination thereof. 1. A proton-exchange membrane comprising:a polymer matrix, polymer fibers, or a combination thereof; anda proton-conducting material distributed in the polymer matrix, on the polymer fibers, in the polymer fibers, or a combination thereof.2. The membrane of claim 1 , wherein the membrane comprises particles of the proton-conducting material.3. The membrane of claim 1 , wherein the membrane comprises the polymer fibers with the proton-conducting material distributed on the polymer fibers claim 1 , in the polymer fibers claim 1 , or a combination thereof.4. The membrane of claim 1 , wherein the membrane comprises the polymer matrix with the proton-conducting material distributed in the polymer matrix.5. The membrane of claim 4 , wherein the proton-conducting material comprises proton-conducting nanofibers.6. The membrane of claim 1 , wherein the proton-conducting inorganic material comprises an alkali thio-hydroxo metal claim 1 , an alkali thio-hydroxo metalloid claim 1 , a pyrophosphate claim 1 , an ultraphosphate claim 1 , or a combination thereof.7. The membrane of claim 1 , wherein the proton-conducting material comprises cesium thio-hydroxogermanate (CTHG) claim 1 , cerium ultraphosphate claim 1 , cesium ultraphosphate claim 1 , or a combination thereof.8. The membrane of claim 1 , comprising:the polymer matrix comprising polybenzimidazole (PBI); and a core that is continuous along a length of the nanofiber and that comprises the proton-conducting inorganic material, the proton-conducting inorganic material comprising an alkali thio-hydroxogermanate (ATHG), an ultraphosphate, a pyrophosphate, or a combination thereof, and', 'a shell that is continuous along the length of the nanofiber, the ...

POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) AEROGEL

A polyethylene terephthalate aerogel. There is provided a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) aerogel comprising a porous network of cross-linked recycled PET fibers, wherein the PET aerogel has a thermal conductivity of 0.030-0.050 W/m K. There is also provided a method of forming the PET aerogel. 1. A polyethylene terephthalate (PET) aerogel cors 1prising a porous network of cross-linked recycled PET fibers , wherein the PET aerogel has a thermal conductivity of 0.030-0.050 W/m K.21. The PET aerogel according to claim 1 , wherein the recycled PET fibers comprised in the PET aerogel are obtained from PET plastic bottles.3. The PET aerogel according to claim 1 , wherein the cross-linked recycled PET fibers comprised in the aerogel are cross-linked with a cross-linker selected from: tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) claim 1 , polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) claim 1 , glutaraldehyde (GA) claim 1 , methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS) claim 1 , sodium silicate claim 1 , bentonite claim 1 , starch claim 1 , nanoclay claim 1 , or a combination thereof.4. The PET aerogel according to claim 3 , wherein the cross-linker is TEOS.5. The PET aerogel according to claim 3 , wherein the cross-linker is a combination of PVA and GA.6. The PET aerogel according to claim 1 , wherein the PET aerogel has a density of 0.007-0.450 g/cm.7. The PET aerogel according to claim 1 , wherein the PET aerogel has a compressive Young's modulus of ≤130.0 kPa.8. The PET aerogel according to claim 1 , wherein the PET aerogel is superhydrophobic and has a contact angle of 120-150°.9. A method of forming the PET aerogel according to claim 1 , the method comprising:hydrolysing recycled PET fibers to form hydrolysed recycled PET fibers, wherein the hydrolysing forms at least carboxylic groups on a surface of the hydrolysed recycled PET fibers;cross-linking the hydrolysed recycled PET fibers with a cross-linker;gelation of the cross-linked recycled PET fibers; anddrying to form the PET aerogel.10. The method according to claim 9 , ...

Elimination of Surfacing Film and Primer From Composite Substrates Through the Use of a Co-Curable Paint Film

Co-curable epoxy-based composite materials coated with co-curable polyurethane-based coating materials to form co-curable and co-cured polyurethane coated epoxy-based composite materials, with the polyurethane-based coating materials comprising UV-stabilizer agents and cure control agents are disclosed, along with components and large structures comprising the co-cured materials. 1. A co-curable epoxy-based composite material comprising: an amount of a UV-stabilizer agent; and', 'an amount of a curing control agent., 'at least one layer of a co-curable polyurethane-based coating material, said co-curable polyurethane-based coating material configured to be disposed directly onto the co-curable epoxy-based composite material to form co-curable epoxy-based composite material coated with a co-curable polyurethane-based coating material layer, said co-curable polyurethane-based coating material layer comprising2. The co-curable epoxy-based composite material of claim 1 , wherein the UV inhibiting agent and the curing control agent are incorporated into the co-curable polyurethane-based coating material layer.3. The co-curable epoxy-based composite material of claim 1 , wherein the co-curable epoxy-based composite material comprises at least one of: a carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy material claim 1 , a glass-fiber reinforced epoxy material claim 1 , a boron fiber-reinforced epoxy material; an aramid fiber-reinforced material; and combinations thereof.4. The co-curable epoxy-based composite material of claim 1 , wherein the co-curable epoxy-based composite material is configured to co-cure with the co-curable polyurethane-based coating material layer at a temperature ranging from about 250° F. to about 370° F.5. The co-curable epoxy-based composite material of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one tack layer configured to be in contact with the co-curable polyurethane-based coating material layer.6. The co-curable epoxy-based composite material of claim 1 , further ...

Fiber reinforced polypropylene composite

The present invention relates to a new composite comprising glass or carbon fibers and polymer-based fibers as well as to a process for the preparation of the composite and molded articles made from said composite.

HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBRES COMPOSITE SHEET

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a composite sheet comprising high performance polyethylene fibres and a polymeric resin comprising the steps of assembling HPPE fibres to a sheet, applying an aqueous suspension of a polymeric resin to the HPPE fibres, partially drying the aqueous suspension, optionally applying a temperature and/or a pressure treatment to the composite sheet wherein the polymeric resin is a homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene and/or propylene. The invention further relates to composite sheets obtainable by said method and articles comprising the composite sheet such as helmets, radomes or a tarpaulins. 1. A composite sheet comprising assembled high performance polyethylene (HPPE) fibres and a polymeric resin , whereinthe HPPE fibers have a tenacity of at least 1.0 N/tex, and whereinthe polymeric resin comprises a functionalized polymer which is a copolymer of ethylene and/or propylene with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising a carboxylic acid group or derivative thereof, and wherein{'sup': '3', 'the polymeric resin has a density as measured according to ISO1183 in the range from 860 to 930 kg/m, a melting temperature in the range from 40 to 140° C. and a heat of fusion of at least 5 J/g.'}2. The composite sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the sheet is selected from the group consisting of woven fabrics claim 1 , non-woven fabrics claim 1 , knitted fabrics claim 1 , a layer of unidirectional oriented fibres claim 1 , a cross-ply of unidirectional oriented fibres and combinations thereof.3. The composite sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the HPPE fibres comprise at least 75 wt % claim 1 , based on total weight of the composite sheet claim 1 , of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE).4. The composite sheet according to claim 3 , wherein the HPPE fibres comprise more than 95 wt % of the UHMWPE.5. The composite sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the HPPE fibres have a tenacity of at least 1.5 N/tex.6. ...

RESIN COMPOSITION

A resin composition containing: (A) one or more resins selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic resin, and a curable resin selected from an epoxy resin, a (meth)acrylic resin, a phenolic resin, an unsaturated polyester resin, a polyurethane resin, or a polyimide resin; and (B) modified cellulose fibers wherein one or more substituents selected from substituents represented by the following general formulas (1) and (2): —CH—CH(OH)—R(1), —CH—CH(OH)—CH—(OA)-O—R(2), wherein each Rin the general formulas (1) and (2) is independently a linear or branched alkyl group having 3 or more carbon atoms and 30 or less carbon atoms; n in the general formula (2) is a number of 0 or more and 50 or less; and A is a linear or branched, divalent saturated hydrocarbon group having 1 or more carbon atoms and 6 or less carbon atoms are bonded to cellulose fibers via an ether bond, wherein the modified cellulose fibers have a cellulose I crystal structure. The resin composition of the present invention can be suitably used in various applications such as daily sundries, household electric appliance parts, wrapping materials for household electric appliance parts, automobile parts, and resins for three-dimensional modeling. 3. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the introduction ratio of the substituent or substituents selected from substituents represented by the general formula (1) and substituents represented by the general formula (2) is 0.001 mol or more and 1.5 mol or less claim 1 , per mol of the anhydrous glucose unit.4. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein n is a number of 0 or more and 20 or less claim 1 , and A is a linear or branched claim 1 , divalent saturated hydrocarbon group having 2 or more carbon atoms and 3 or less carbon atoms claim 1 , in the substituent represented by the general formula (2).5. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the modified cellulose fibers have an average fiber size of 5 μm or more.6. ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMPOSITE RADIUS FILLERS

A composite radius filler material is provided. The composite radius filler includes a resin, a first group of fibers dispersed within the resin, and a second group of fibers dispersed within the resin. The first group of fibers has a first length configured to facilitate orientation in a longitudinal direction. The second group of fibers has a second length that is shorter than the first length, with the second group of fibers configured to facilitate random orientation in a transverse direction. 1. A composite radius filler comprising:a resin;a first group of fibers dispersed with the resin, the first group of fibers having a first length configured to facilitate orientation in a longitudinal direction; anda second group of fibers having a second length that is shorter than the first length, the second group of fibers configured to facilitate random orientation in a transverse direction.2. The composite radius filler of claim 1 , wherein the composite radius filler is configured to fill a void between at least two structural members along a length of the structural members claim 1 , the composite radius filler having a transverse dimension extending perpendicularly to the length.3. The composite radius filler of claim 2 , wherein the first group of fibers has an aspect ratio of 2000 or less claim 2 , wherein the first length is between 0.25 and 2 times the transverse dimension.4. The composite radius filler of claim 2 , wherein the second length is between 0.05 and 0.25 times the transverse dimension claim 2 , wherein the second group of fibers are configured to be oriented at additional orientations with respect to the transverse dimension than the first group of fibers.5. The composite radius filler of claim 1 , wherein the composite radius filler has a viscosity between 300 and 9000 Poise at a temperature range of 100-140 degrees Celsius.6. The composite radius filler of claim 1 , wherein the first group of fibers includes fibers having a length between 3 and ...

MANUFACTURE OF DEGRADABLE POLYCYANURATE BULK MOLDING COMPOSITIONS

A process for the manufacture of a degradable polycyanurate bulk molding composition includes: contacting a liquid cyanate ester monomer with an additive material and a polymerization catalyst to form a reaction mixture; maintaining a temperature of the reaction mixture at about 80° C. to about 100° C. to form a polycyanurate product having a viscosity of about 120 to about 200 centipoise at 23° C.; heating a reinforcing filler at a temperature of about 50 to about 150° C. to form a pre-heated reinforcing filler; and blending the polycyanurate product with the pre-heated reinforcing filler to form the degradable polycyanurate bulk molding composition. The bulk molding composition can be used to form a degradable polycyanurate article. 1. A process for the manufacture of a degradable polycyanurate bulk molding composition , the process comprising:contacting a liquid cyanate ester monomer with an additive material and a polymerization catalyst to form a reaction mixture;maintaining a temperature of the reaction mixture at about 80° C. to about 100° C. to form a polycyanurate product having a viscosity of about 120 to about 200 centipoise at 23° C.;heating a reinforcing filler at a temperature of about 50 to about 150° C. to form a pre-heated reinforcing filler; andblending the polycyanurate product with the pre-heated reinforcing filler to form the degradable polycyanurate bulk molding composition.2. The process of claim 1 , whereinthe liquid cyanate ester monomer comprises bisphenol E cyanate ester, andthe process comprises contacting bisphenol E cyanate ester and the additive material in the presence of the polymerization catalyst at a temperature of less than about 40° C. for about 10 minutes to about 2 hours to form the reaction mixture.3. The process of claim 1 , whereinthe liquid cyanate ester monomer comprises bisphenol A cyanate ester, and melting bisphenol A cyanate ester to form the liquid cyanate ester monomer;', 'contacting the liquid cyanate ester monomer ...

THERMOPLASTIC RESIN SHEET, LAMINATED SHEET, AND MOLDED OBJECT

Disclosed herein are a thermoplastic resin sheet having excellent mechanical strength and excellent conformability during molding, a laminated sheet using such a thermoplastic resin sheet, and a molded body. The thermoplastic resin sheet includes a thermoplastic resin containing a polyolefin resin, a polyamide resin, and a compatibilizer, wherein the compatibilizer is a modified elastomer having a reactive group that reacts with the polyamide resin. The laminated sheet includes a base layer containing a polyolefin resin and the thermoplastic resin sheet bonded to one surface of the base layer. The molded body includes a base body containing a polyolefin resin and the thermoplastic resin sheet or the laminated sheet bonded to one surface of the base body. 1. A thermoplastic resin sheet comprising a thermoplastic resin containing a polyolefin resin , a polyamide resin , and a compatibilizer , whereinthe compatibilizer is a modified elastomer having a reactive group that reacts with the polyamide resin.2. The thermoplastic resin sheet according to claim 1 , which has a continuous phase (A) containing the polyolefin resin anda dispersed phase (B) dispersed in the continuous phase (A) and containing the polyamide resin and the modified elastomer.3. The thermoplastic resin sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the dispersed phase (B) has a continuous phase (B) containing the polyamide resin and{'sub': 2', '1, 'a fine dispersed phase (B) dispersed in the continuous phase (B) and containing the modified elastomer.'}4. The thermoplastic resin sheet according to claim 1 , which is a melt-kneaded product of a melt-kneaded product of the polyamide resin and the modified elastomer and the polyolefin resin.5. The thermoplastic resin sheet according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': '6', 'the polyamide resin has a structure in which a hydrocarbon group between adjacent amide bonds in a main chain has a linear chain of or more carbon atoms.'}6. The thermoplastic resin sheet according to ...

LOW DENSITY MICROSPHERES

Low-density thermoplastic expandable microspheres are disclosed. Various low-density structures, in particular, sandwich panels, based on foam prepared from the low-density microspheres, are also disclosed. Process of preparing low-density polymeric microspheres, per se, and the corresponding low-density structures, based on the microsphere foam, are also disclosed. 1. A honeycomb comprising foam , said foam comprises expanded polymeric microspheres coated with a conductive additive , said polymeric microspheres being fused to each other in at least one portion thereof , said microspheres are limited to size variation of less than 15% , wherein said foam is characterized by a density below 15 kg/m , wherein said density is characterized as being a uniform density , said uniform density being characterized as having at least 90% of said foam with densities that vary within a range of less than 15% , wherein said polymeric microspheres at least partially fill either one or both sides , and part , or all cells of said honeycomb.2. The honeycomb of claim 1 , wherein said polymeric microspheres are selected from the group consisting of: polyvinylchloride claim 1 , polyacrylonitrile claim 1 , polyvinylidene chloride claim 1 , polyimide claim 1 , and any combination and/or derivative claim 1 , and/or copolymer thereof.3. The honeycomb of claim 1 , wherein at least 85% of said microspheres are further limited to length or diameter variation of 160 to 240 micrometers.4. The honeycomb of claim 1 , further comprising reinforcing fiber filaments.5. The honeycomb of claim 4 , wherein said fiber filaments comprise aramid fiber filaments.6. The honeycomb of claim 1 , wherein said honeycomb is fabricated from a composition comprising: a metal claim 1 , steel claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , aramid fiber paper claim 1 , carbon fiber paper or a thermoplastic material.7. The honeycomb of claim 1 , wherein said conductive additive comprises a material selected from the ...

Composite Control Cables and Stabilizing Tendons for Aircraft Applications and Method for Manufacture of Same

Control and stabilizing cables and tendons for high altitude aircraft and airships having lightweight, high strength and low CTE are disclosed, along with a method and machine for fabrication of same. The cable is comprised of a fiber prepreg tow encased in a polymer sleeve with one bobbin at each end to facilitate connections. Consolidating the fiber prepreg tow along the length of the cable using high temperature shrink tubing, such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), allows for eliminating the twisting of the fiber prepreg tow, thus reducing the number of wraps around the bobbins. Eliminating the twists in the fiber prepreg tow also reduces the length of fiber needed, and therefore the overall change in length of the control cable with temperature variations is reduced. Additional cable strength can be achieved by adding and holding significant tension on the fiber prepreg tow by applying weight during the curing process.

STABILIZABLE PREFORM PRECURSORS AND STABILIZED PREFORMS FOR COMPOSITE MATERIALS AND PROCESSES FOR STABILIZING AND DEBULKING PREFORMS

A stabilizable preform precursor for composites is provided. The preform precursor has at least one layer of a structural fabric comprised of reinforcing fibers where at least one of the layer(s) of structural fabric has integrated therein one or more stabilizing fiber(s) that dissolves at a dissolution temperature in a resin for infusing into the structural fabric to make the composite. The stabilizing fiber stabilizes the stabilizable preform precursor when the stabilizable preform precursor is subjected to an elevated temperature. 18-. (canceled)9. A process for stabilizing a preform precursor comprised of reinforcing fibers for composite material manufacture , said process comprising the steps of:providing at least one layer of a structural fabric comprised of reinforcing fibers,integrating into said at least one layer of structural fabric at least one stabilizing fiber that dissolves in a resin for infusing into said structural fabric to manufacture the composite,applying heat at a stabilizing temperature of from about 60° C. to about 250° C. to said structural fabric having integrated therein said at least one stabilizing fiber for a period of from about 1 minute to about 200 minutes, thereby stabilizing the preform precursor.10. A process for debulking a preform precursor comprised of reinforcing fibers for composite material manufacture , said process comprising the steps of:providing more than one layer of a structural fabric comprised of reinforcing fibers,integrating into at least one layer of structural fabric at least one soluble fiber that dissolves in a resin for infusing into said structural fabric to manufacture the composite, stacking said layers of structural fabric having at least one soluble fiber integrated therein to a stack having a thickness a,applying heat at a stabilizing temperature of from about 60° C. to about 250° C. to said stacked layers of structural fabric with or without applied pressure having integrated therein at least one ...

REINFORCED POLYMERIC ARTICLES

Polymeric article reinforced with a reinforcing component. The reinforcing component includes a composition made from at least one polymer and graphene sheets. 18-. (canceled)9. An article comprising:a polymeric component;a multilobal or multilayered component having a first reinforcing component and a second reinforcing component;wherein the first reinforcing component and/or the second reinforcing component comprise a composition having a polymer and fully exfoliated single sheets of graphene;wherein the multilobal or multilayered component has a diameter of about 120 μm to about 1.5 mm;wherein the multilobal or multilayered component is in the form of a fabric; andwherein the fully exfoliated single sheets of graphene comprise a X-ray diffraction pattern that displays no signature corresponding to graphite and no signature corresponding to graphite oxide.10. The article of claim 9 , wherein the multilobal or multilayered component is in the form of a yarn claim 9 , and wherein the fabric comprises the yarn.11. The article of claim 10 , wherein the yarn is in the form of a cord claim 10 , and wherein the fabric comprises the cord.12. The article of claim 9 , wherein the fabric is woven.13. The article of claim 9 , wherein the fabric is spunbonded.14. The article of claim 9 , wherein the fabric is spunlaced.15. The article of claim 9 , wherein the fabric is knitted.16. The article of claim 9 , wherein the multilayered component comprises the first reinforcing component positioned concentrically claim 9 , eccentrically claim 9 , or side-by-side relative to the second reinforcing component.17. The article of claim 9 , wherein the polymer comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of: a polyamide a polyester claim 9 , a polyolefin claim 9 , an aramid a cellulosic polymer claim 9 , and a rayon.18. The article of claim 9 , wherein the polymer comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of:polyamide 6,6;polyamide 6; andpolyamide 6,6/polyamide 6 ...

PHENOLIC RESIN FOAM AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME

Provided are a phenolic resin foam having low environmental impact, high compressive strength, excellent handling properties in installation, and low costs associated with securing, and also a method of producing the same. The phenolic resin foam contains at least one selected from the group consisting of a chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, a non-chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, and a halogenated hydrocarbon. The phenolic resin foam has a density of at least 20 kg/mand no greater than 100 kg/m, and a closed cell ratio of at least 80% and no greater than 99%. The density and 10% compressive strength of the phenolic resin foam satisfy a relationship: C≧0.5X−7, where C represents the 10% compressive strength (N/cm) and X represents the density (kg/m). 113-. (canceled)14. A phenolic resin foam comprisingat least one selected from the group consisting of a chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, a non-chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin, and a halogenated hydrocarbon, wherein{'sup': 3', '3, 'the phenolic resin foam has a density of at least 20 kg/mand no greater than 100 kg/m,'}the phenolic resin foam has a closed cell ratio of at least 80% and no greater than 99%, and {'br': None, 'i': C≧', 'X−, '0.57'}, 'the density and 10% compressive strength of the phenolic resin foam satisfy a relationship{'sup': 2', '3, 'where C represents the 10% compressive strength in N/cmand X represents the density in kg/m.'}15. The phenolic resin foam according to claim 14 , comprising:the halogenated hydrocarbon; andat least one selected from the group consisting of the chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin and the non-chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin.16. The phenolic resin foam according to claim 14 , whereinthe at least one selected from the group consisting of the chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin and the non-chlorinated hydrofluoroolefin is at least one selected from the group consisting of 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propene, and ...

Method For Improving Adhesion Between A Reinforcement Element And An Elastomer Matrix Material

The invention relates to a method for improving adhesion between a reinforcement element that comprises textile fibers or textile filaments and an elastomer matrix material, in particular uncured rubber, the reinforcement element being provided with a sol-gel coating and the sol-gel coated reinforcement element being exposed to the action of a plasma, in particular a low-pressure plasma. 113.-. (canceled)15. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the reinforcing element comprises textile fibers.16. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the reinforcing element comprises textile filaments.17. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the elastomeric matrix material is rubber.18. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the plasma action is provided by a low-pressure plasma.19. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the sol-gel coating provides a solid coating claim 14 , and wherein the sol-gel coating is from 0.02 to 5 percent based on weight of the reinforcing element.20. The method according to claim 19 , wherein the sol-gel coating is from 1 to 2.5 percent based on weight of the reinforcing element.21. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the reinforcing element is a textile fiber element comprising polyamide claim 14 , polyester claim 14 , aromatic polyester claim 14 , aromatic polyamide claim 14 , polyvinyl alcohol claim 14 , polyetheretherketones claim 14 , polyethylene claim 14 , polypropylene claim 14 , polyethylene terephthalate claim 14 , cotton claim 14 , cellulose claim 14 , carbon fibers claim 14 , glass fibers and/or hybrid cord.22. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the applying a sol-gel coating to the reinforcing element takes place before the exposing the sol-gel-coated reinforcing element to the plasma action.23. The method according to claim 14 , wherein the applying a sol-gel coating to the reinforcing element takes place at the same time as the exposing the sol-gel-coated reinforcing element to the plasma action.24. ...

ORGANIC POLYMER AEROGELS COMPRISING MICROSTRUCTURES

An organic polymer aerogel that includes an organic polymer gel matrix and microstructures dispersed or embedded within the aerogel is disclosed. The aerogel can have an at least bimodal pore size distribution comprising a first peak of less than or equal to 65 nm and a second peak greater than or equal to 100 nm. 1. An organic polymer aerogel comprising an organic polymer gel matrix and microstructures dispersed or embedded within the aerogel , wherein the aerogel has an at least bimodal pore size distribution comprising a first peak of less than or equal to 65 nm and a second peak greater than or equal to 100 nm.2. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the aerogel has a thermal conductivity of less than or equal to 40 mW/m K at a temperature of 20° C.3. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 2 , wherein the aerogel has a thermal conductivity of 10 to 40 mW/m K at a temperature of 20° C.4. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the aerogel has a thickness of 1 millimeter (mm) or less.5. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 4 , wherein the aerogel has a thickness of 0.125 mm to 1 mm.6. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the aerogel has a thickness of 1 millimeter (mm) or more.7. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 6 , wherein the aerogel has a thickness of 1 mm to 50 mm.8. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the first peak is 1 nm to 15 nm.9. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the second peak is 100 nm to 500 nm.10. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the microstructures comprise carbon particles.11. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the microstructures comprise inorganic microstructures.12. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 11 , wherein the inorganic microstructures comprise glass fibers.13. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the microstructures are polymeric microstructures.14. The organic polymer aerogel of claim 13 , wherein the polymeric microstructures ...

FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF

In a fibrous planar structure in which fibers are embedded in a matrix, an increase in mechanical resistance is achieved by improving the adhesion between the fiber and the matrix. 17-. (canceled)8. A fiber-reinforced plastics material , comprising:a bedding matrix; andfibers embedded in the bedding matrix and coated with a size which placed the fibers into a reactive state prior to embedding in the bedding matrix, the fibers being selected from the group consisting of carbon fibers, glass fibers, aramid fibers, and polymer fibers, the fibers having a surface activated at least one of chemically and physically prior to embedding in the bedding matrix, such that upon contact with the bedding matrix, the fibers reacted with and established chemical and/or physical bonds with the bedding matrix.9. The fiber-reinforced plastics material as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the polymer fiber is at least one fiber selected from the group consisting of polyethylene fiber claim 8 , polypropylene fiber claim 8 , polystyrene fiber and polyethylene terephtalate fiber.10. The fiber-reinforced plastics material as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the bedding matrix is at least one matrix selected from the group consisting of: thermoplastics claim 9 , epoxy resins claim 9 , unsaturated polyester resins claim 9 , vinyl ester resins claim 9 , duromers claim 9 , thermosetting resins and synthetic resins.11. The fiber-reinforced plastics material as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the size is a compound applied in a wet-chemical process.12. The fiber-reinforced plastics material as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the size is one of a silane claim 11 , an ester claim 11 , an acrylate and an epoxy resin compound.13. A method for producing a fiber-reinforced plastics material claim 11 , comprising:selecting reinforcing fibers, having a surface, from the group consisting of carbon fiber, glass fiber, aramid fiber and polymer fiber;coating the reinforcing fibers with a size to place the fibers into a ...

COMPOSITE CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector for a fluid transfer conduit comprises: providing a tubular mandrel which extends substantially parallel to a central axis C; winding continuous fibre reinforcement, impregnated with a thermosetting polymer, around the mandrel to form a tubular hub portion which extends substantially parallel to the central axis C; curing the hub portion; placing the hub portion into a mould featuring at least one cavity; and introducing polymer into the mould so as to fill the at least one cavity to form a flange portion around the hub portion. 1. A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector for a fluid transfer conduit , the method comprising:providing a tubular mandrel which extends substantially parallel to a central axis;winding continuous fibre reinforcement, impregnated with a thermosetting polymer, around the mandrel to form a tubular hub portion which extends substantially parallel to the central axis;curing the hub portion;placing the hub portion into a mould featuring at least one cavity; andintroducing polymer into the mould so as to fill the at least one cavity to form a flange portion around the hub portion.2. The method of manufacturing a connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the polymer introduced into the mould comprises a thermosetting polymer.3. The method of manufacturing a connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises forming at least one keying feature in or on the hub portion to provide a mechanical connection between the hub portion and the flange portion.4. The method of manufacturing a connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the method comprises a resin transfer moulding process to form the flange portion around the hub portion.5. The method of manufacturing a connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein chopped-fibre reinforcement is introduced into the mould with the polymer.6. A composite connector formed of a ...

COMPOSITE CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A method of manufacturing a composite (e.g. fibre-reinforced polymer) connector for a fluid transfer conduit includes: manufacturing a continuous fibre pre-form net that is shaped to comprise a hub-forming portion and a flange-forming portion , the continuous fibre pre-form net comprising continuous fibre reinforcement and a common support layer to which the continuous fibre reinforcement is secured by being stitched thereto; placing the continuous fibre pre-form net into a mould, the mould being shaped such that the hub-forming portion forms a tubular hub portion which extends along a central axis and the flange-forming portion forms a flange portion which extends from the hub portion at an angle to the central axis; and introducing polymer into the mould so as to form a composite connector comprising the flange portion and the hub portion. 1. A method of manufacturing a composite connector for a fluid transfer conduit , the method comprising:manufacturing a continuous fibre pre-form net that is shaped to comprise a hub-forming portion and a flange-forming portion, the continuous fibre pre-form net comprising continuous fibre reinforcement and a common support layer to which the continuous fibre reinforcement is secured by being stitched thereto, wherein at least some of the continuous fibre reinforcement extends between the hub-forming portion and the flange-forming portion;placing the continuous fibre pre-form net into a mould, the mould being shaped such that the hub-forming portion forms a tubular hub portion which extends along a central axis and the flange-forming portion forms a flange portion which extends from the hub portion at an angle to the central axis; andintroducing polymer into the mould so as to form a composite connector comprising the flange portion and the hub portion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein manufacturing the continuous fibre pre-form net further comprises stitching multiple layers to the common support layer.3. The method of claim 1 ...

COMPOSITE CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A method of manufacturing a connector for a fluid transfer conduit comprises: manufacturing a tube which runs parallel to a central axis C from fibre-reinforced polymer, said tube comprising a hub portion and a flange-forming portion located adjacent to the hub portion , wherein the hub portion comprises continuous circumferentially oriented fibre-reinforcement ; and the hub portion and the flange-forming portion comprise longitudinally oriented fibre-reinforcement which runs continuously from the hub portion into the flange-forming portion ; and bending the flange-forming portion away from the central axis C such that it extends from the hub portion at an angle to the central axis C. 1. A method of manufacturing a connector for a fluid transfer conduit , the method comprising:manufacturing a tube which runs parallel to a central axis from fibre-reinforced polymer, said tube comprising a hub portion and a flange-forming portion located adjacent to the hub portion, wherein the hub portion comprises continuous circumferentially oriented fibre-reinforcement; and the hub portion and the flange-forming portion comprise longitudinally oriented fibre-reinforcement which runs continuously from the hub portion into the flange-forming portion; andbending the flange-forming portion away from the central axis such that it extends from the hub portion at an angle to the central axis.2. The method of manufacturing a connector for a fluid transfer conduit according to claim 1 , wherein manufacturing the tube involves using an automated fibre placement technique.3. The method of manufacturing a connector for a fluid transfer conduit according to claim 1 , wherein the connector comprises a thermoplastic polymer matrix claim 1 , and bending the flange-forming portion comprises heating a boundary region between the hub portion and the flange-forming portion before bending the flange-forming portion away from the central axis.4. The method of manufacturing a connector for a fluid ...

POLYMER COMPOSITE MATERIAL COMPRISING ARAMID NANOFIBER, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME

The present invention relates to a polymer composite material comprising an aramid nanofiber (ANF), and a method for preparing same. More specifically, the present invention relates to an arylene ether-based polymer or arylene ether imide-based polymer composite material which is obtained by mixing an arylene ether-based polymer or an arylene ether imide-based polymer with aramid nanofibers dispersed in a polar aprotic solution or by adding and polymerizing monomers in the dispersion of aramid nanofibers. 1. A method of producing a polymer composite material selected from:a solution blending method including adding an arylene ether-based polymer or an arylene ether imide-based polymer to a nanofiber dispersion in which an aramid nanofiber is dispersed in a polar aprotic solvent and dissolving the polymer therein; oran in-situ method including mixing a monomer for preparing an arylene ether-based polymer or an arylene ether imide-based polymer with a nanofiber dispersion in which an aramid nanofiber is dispersed in a polar aprotic solvent and performing polymerization.5. The method of producing a polymer composite material of claim 1 , wherein the polar aprotic solvent is any one or a mixture of two or more selected from the group consisting of dimethyl sulfoxide claim 1 , dimethylacetamide claim 1 , dimethylformamide claim 1 , methylpyrrolidone claim 1 , sulfolane claim 1 , and N-cyclohexyl-2-pyrrolidone.6. The method of producing a polymer composite material of claim 1 , wherein the aramid nanofiber has an average diameter of 3 to 100 nm and an average length of 0.1 to 100 μm.7. The method of producing a polymer composite material of claim 1 , wherein the aramid nanofiber is included at 0.01 to 2 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of a polymer forming the composite material.8. The method of producing a polymer composite material of claim 1 , wherein the nanofiber dispersion is prepared by including performing stirring so that a nanofiber is derived ...

RESIN BINDER COMPOSITION AND FILTER MEDIUM COMPRISING THE RESIN BINDER COMPOSITION

The present invention relates to a resin binder composition, a filter medium comprising the resin binder composition as well as related methods and uses. 1. A resin binder composition comprising:i) at least one resin P containing in the form of polymerized units at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer M, wherein the monomer M optionally comprises further functional groups,ii) at least one aminoplast resin and/or at least one phenoplast resin,iii) at least one urea derivate and/or urea, andiv) optionally at least one additive.2. The resin binder composition according to claim 1 , wherein the ethylenically unsaturated monomer M is selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid claim 1 , methacrylic acid or the salts thereof claim 1 , acrylamide or mixtures thereof.3. The resin binder composition according to or claim 1 , comprising:i) 8 to 98.5% by weight of at least one resin P,ii) 1 to 62% by weight of at least one aminoplast resin and/or at least one phenoplast resin, andiii) 0.5 to 30% by weight of at least one urea derivative and/or urea, based on the total weight of the dry solid content of the resin binder composition.4. The resin binder composition according to any of the to claim 1 , wherein the at least one aminoplast resin is selected from the group consisting of urea formaldehyde resins claim 1 , melamine formaldehyde resins claim 1 , melamine polyesters and melamine phenol formaldehyde resins.5. The resin binder composition according to any of the to claim 1 , wherein the at least one phenoplast resin is selected from the group consisting of resole resins and novolac resins.6. The resin binder composition according to any of the to claim 1 , wherein the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer M is acrylic acid.7. The resin binder composition according to any one of to claim 1 , wherein the at least one additive comprises a flame retardant.8. A filter medium comprising:a) at least one layer L, and{'claim-ref': [{'@idref': 'CLM-00001', ' ...

METHODS OF USING A PHENOLIC FATTY ACID COMPOUND ON A SYNTHETIC FABRIC MATERIAL

This invention relates to a process for making phenolic fatty acid compounds having a reduced phenolic ester content. The invention also relates to method for chemically bonding a phenolic resin with a non-phenolic polymer (e.g., a synthetic fabric). The method comprises contacting a phenolic fatty acid compound with a non-phenolic polymer to introduce a hydroxy phenyl functional group into the non-phenolic polymer; and reacting the hydroxy phenyl functional group contained in the non-phenolic polymer with a phenolic resin or a phenolic crosslinker composition capable of forming a phenolic resin, to chemically bond the phenolic resin with the non-phenolic polymer. The invention is particularly useful for making a synthetic fabric-reinforced article, such as synthetic fabric-reinforced rubber article, circuit board substrate, or fiberglass. 1. A method for chemically bonding a phenolic resin with a synthetic fabric material , comprising:contacting a phenolic fatty acid compound with a synthetic fabric material to introduce a hydroxy phenyl functional group into the synthetic fabric material; andreacting the hydroxy phenyl functional group contained in the synthetic fabric material with a phenolic resin or a phenolic crosslinker composition capable of forming a phenolic resin, to chemically bond the phenolic resin with the synthetic fabric material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , without the presence of the phenolic fatty acid compound claim 1 , the synthetic fabric material does not react claim 1 , or reacts minimally claim 1 , with the phenolic resin.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contacting step comprises:liquefying the synthetic fabric material into a molten state; andmixing the molten synthetic fabric material with the phenolic fatty acid compound.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contacting step comprises chemically reacting a carboxylic acid-reactive functional group of the synthetic fabric material with the carboxylic acid group of ...

FIBER-REINFORCED ORGANIC POLYMER AEROGEL

Fiber-reinforced organic polymer aerogels, articles of manufacture and uses thereof are described. The reinforced aerogels include a fiber-reinforced organic polymer matrix having an at least bimodal pore size distribution with a first mode of pores having an average pore size of less than or equal to 50 nanometers (nm) and a second mode of pores having an average pore size of greater than 50 nm and a thermal conductivity of less than or equal to 30 mW/m·K at a temperature of 20° C. 1. A fiber-reinforced organic polymer aerogel comprising a non-fibrous organic polymer matrix and fibers comprised in the non-fibrous organic polymer matrix , wherein the aerogel comprises a thermal conductivity of less than or equal to 30 mW/m·K at a temperature of 20° C. and an at least bimodal pore size distribution with a first mode of pores having an average pore size of less than or equal to 50 nanometers (nm) and a second mode of pores having an average pore size of greater than 50 nm.2. The fiber-reinforced organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the first mode of pores has an average pore size from 3 nm to 50 nm and the second mode of pores has an average pore size greater than 50 nm to 10 μm.3. The fiber-reinforced organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the pore size distribution is at least trimodal.4. The fiber-reinforced organic polymer aerogel of claim 3 , wherein the first mode of pores has an average pore size of 3 nm to 65 nm claim 3 , the second mode of pores has an average pore size of 65 nm to 10 μm claim 3 , and the third mode of pores has an average pore size of greater than 1 micron (μm).5. The fiber-reinforced organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of the organic polymer matrix to the fibers is 50 to 65.6. The fiber-reinforced organic polymer aerogel of claim 1 , wherein the non-fibrous organic polymer matrix comprises resorcinol formaldehyde claim 1 , phenol formaldehyde claim 1 , polyimide claim 1 , polyamine claim 1 , polyamide ...

POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITE

Polyvinyl alcohol fiber reinforced polypropylene composition with excellent impact/stiffness balance as well as to its preparation and use. 112-. (canceled)14. The fiber reinforced polypropylene composition according to claim 13 , wherein the polypropylene (PP) of the matrix (M) is a propylene homopolymer (H-PP1) having(i) a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 of from 1 to 500 g/10 min,(ii) a melting temperature Tm in the range of 150 to 175° C.,(iii) a isotactic pentad concentration of higher than 90 mol %, and(iv) a xylene cold soluble content (XCS) of not more than 5 wt %.15. The fiber reinforced polypropylene composition according to claim 13 , wherein the polypropylene (PP) of the matrix (M) is a heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO) havinga) a xylene cold soluble content (XCS) measured according ISO 6427 (23° C.) in the range of 8.0 to 35 wt %, and/or{'sub': '2', 'b) a melt flow rate MFR(230° C.) measured according to ISO 1133 of from 1 to 300 g/10 min, and/or'}{'sub': 4', '8, 'c) a total ethylene and/or Cto Cα-olefin content of 5.0 to 25 wt %, based on the total weight of the heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO).'}16. The fiber reinforced polypropylene composition according to claim 15 , wherein the heterophasic propylene copolymer (HECO) comprisesa) a polypropylene matrix (M-HECO), being a propylene homopolymer (H-PP2), andb) an elastomeric copolymer (E).17. The fiber reinforced polypropylene composition according to claim 13 , wherein the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers have(i) a tenacity of at least 0.4 N/tex up to 1.7 N/tex,(ii) a fiber length of 2.0 to 20 mm, and(ii) a fiber average diameter in the range of 10 to 20 μm.18. The fiber reinforced polypropylene composition according to claim 13 , wherein the polar modified polypropylene as coupling agent (CA) is a modified polypropylene having a polar group or groups claim 13 ,wherein the polar group or groups are derived from polar compounds selected from the group consisting of ...

PLACEMENT OF MODIFIER MATERIAL IN RESIN-RICH POCKETS TO MITIGATE MICROCRACKING IN A COMPOSITE STRUCTURE

A composite structure may include a resin, a fiber at least partially embedded within the resin, and one or more resin-rich pockets associated with the fiber. The composite structure may include modifiers in the one or more resin-rich pockets. The modifier may have at least one modifier characteristic that is different than a resin characteristic for altering the resin characteristics within the resin-rich pockets and thereby mitigating or preventing crack initiation or crack growth within the resin-rich pockets of the composite structure. 1. A composite structure , comprising:a resin;a fiber at least partially embedded within the resin;one or more resin-rich pockets associated with the fiber; anda modifier located in the one or more resin-rich pockets, the modifier having at least one modifier characteristic that is different than a resin characteristic.2. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the modifier has at least one of the following modifier characteristics:a modifier elastic modulus that is lower than a resin elastic modulus;a modifier coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) that is lower than a resin CTE;a modifier toughness that is higher than a resin toughness; anda cross-sectional width of less than approximately 20 microns.3. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the resin-rich pockets are located in at least one of the following areas:between fibers of a unidirectional ply;along one or more outer edges of a fiber of a unidirectional ply or tape;in divots and/or gaps associated with fibers of a woven fabric or cloth;at an interface between composite plies of a laminated composite structure; andat a ply step in a laminated composite structure.4. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein the modifier is at least one of:a plurality of modifier particulates;a solution or coating.5. The composite structure of claim 4 , wherein:at least a portion of the modifier particulates are spherical.6. The composite structure of claim 1 , wherein:the ...

Acrylic Emulsions Modified with Functional (Meth)acrylates to Enable Crosslinking

The present invention provides a method for crosslinking an acrylic emulsion with a (meth)acrylate monomer or a (meth)acrylate oligomer including adding a base acrylic emulsion to a vessel, adding at least one (meth)acrylate crosslinker to the vessel, incorporating the at least one (meth)acrylate crosslinker into the base acrylic emulsion to create a two-phase system including water and a phase including crosslinkers of the at least one (meth)acrylate crosslinker inside acrylic emulsion particles of the base acrylic emulsion, applying the two-phase system to a surface, and curing the two-phase system to create a final system including a continuous film and crosslinked crosslinkers. 1. A method for crosslinking an acrylic emulsion with a (meth)acrylate monomer or a (meth)acrylate oligomer comprising:adding a base acrylic emulsion to a vessel wherein the base acrylic emulsion includes at least one permanent counterion;adding at least one (meth)acrylate crosslinker to the vessel;incorporating the at least one (meth)acrylate crosslinker into the base acrylic emulsion through low shear mixing to create a two-phase system including water and a phase including the at least one (meth)acrylate crosslinker inside acrylic emulsion particles of the base acrylic emulsion;applying the two-phase system to a surface;removing the water from the two-phase system to create a dried system including a continuous film including uncrosslinked crosslinkers; andcuring the dried system to create a final system including a continuous film including crosslinked crosslinkers;wherein the viscosity of the two-phase system is lower than the viscosity of the base acrylic emulsion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein curing the dried system is accomplished using ultraviolet (UV) energy claim 1 , Light Emitting Diode (LED) energy claim 1 , electron beam (EB) energy claim 1 , a thermal crosslinking mechanism claim 1 , and/or an oxidative crosslinking mechanism.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pH ...

POLYURETHANE FORMULATIONS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF COMPOSITE ELEMENTS

The present invention relates to a process for the production of a polyurethane reinforced composite including mixing (A) a Polyisocyanate component including di- or Polyisocyanates (a) and (B) a polyol component including compounds having at least two groups reactive toward isocyanates (b), catalyst (c) and optionally further additives, to form a reaction mixture, contacting the reaction mixture with the reinforcing material at temperatures of less than 100° C. and curing the reaction mixture at temperatures of more than 100° C. to form a polyurethane reinforced composite. The catalyst (c) includes microencapsulated polyurethane catalyst which includes a capsule core, containing polyurethane catalyst, and an acrylic copolymer capsule shell. An average particle size D(0,5) of the microcapsules is 1 to 50 μm. The invention further relates to a polyurethane reinforced composite obtainable by a process according to the invention. 1. A Process for the production of a polyurethane reinforced composite comprising mixing aA) a Polyisocyanate component comprising di- or Polyisocyanates (a) andB) a polyol component comprisingb) compounds having at least two groups reactive toward isocyanates,c) catalyst,d) optionally further additives,to form a polyurethane reaction mixture,contacting the reaction mixture with the reinforcing material at temperatures of less than 100° C. and curing the reaction mixture at temperatures of more than 100° C. to form a polyurethane reinforced composite,wherein the catalyst (c) comprises microencapsulated polyurethane catalyst which comprises a capsule core, containing polyurethane catalyst, and an acrylic copolymer capsule shell and wherein the average particle size D(0,5) of the microcapsules is 1 to 50 μm.2. The Process according to claim 1 , characterized in that the polyurethane reinforced composite is a polyurethane fiber reinforced composite.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane catalyst is selected from the group ...

GELS AND NANOCOMPOSITES CONTAINING ANFS

Branched aramid nanofibers (ANFs) can be made by controlled chemical splitting of micro and macroscale aramid fiber by adjusting the reaction media containing aprotic component, protic component and a base. Branched ANFs have uniform size distribution of diameters in the nanoscale regime (below 200 nm) and high yield exceeding 95% of the nanofibers with this diameter. The method affords preparation of branched ANFs with 3-20 branches per one nanofiber and high aspect ratio. Branched ANFs form hydrogel or aerogels with highly porous 3D percolating networks (3DPNs) frameworks that are made into different shapes. Polymers and nanomaterials are impregnated into the 3DPNs through several methods. Gelation of branched ANFs facilitates layer-by-layer deposition in a process described as gelation assisted layer-by-layer deposition (gaLBL). A method of manufacturing battery components including ion conducting membranes, separators, anodes, and cathodes is described. The method of manufacturing of materials with high mechanical performance based on branched ANFs and 3DPNs from them is disclosed. 1. A method comprising:a. preparation of branched ANFs suspended in an aprotic solvent with controlled addition of protic components and controlled amount of base (aka reaction media), that leads to splitting of the micro- and microscale fibers of polymers into nanofibers with branched morphology;b. characterized by high yield exceeding 95% of the branched nanofibers; the diameter of the nanofibers does not exceed 100 nm;c. high monodispersity of the nanofiber with diameters distribution controlled by the reaction media and 90% of the nanofibers distributed within 20 nm of the mean diameter of the nanofiber;d. the branching of the nanofibers controlled by the reaction media such as amount of aprotic component and/or the chemical nature of the base; the number of branches for each nanofiber can be varied between 3 and 20;e. transforming the suspension of the branched ANF nanofibers by ...

STORAGE-STABLE POLYURETHANE POTTING COMPOUND FOR EMBEDDING OF HOLLOW FIBRES IN THE PRODUCTION OF FILTER ELEMENTS

Polyurethane encapsulating compounds for the embedding of hollow fibers of filter elements are provided. These are obtainable by mixing a polyol component (A) and an isocyanate component (B) to give a reaction mixture and reacting the mixture to completion to give the polyurethane encapsulating compound, wherein the polyol component (A) comprises (a1) at least one fatty-acid-based polyol, (a2) at least one amine compound having at least one tertiary nitrogen atom and at least one isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atom and (a3) at least one metal compound that functions as a polyurethane catalyst, wherein the polyurethane catalyst (a3) does not comprise any tin, lead and/or mercury and the isocyanate component (B) comprises at least one aromatic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups. Further provided is a method for producing filter elements using the polyurethane encapsulating compounds and the use of the polyurethane encapsulating compounds for the embedding of hollow fibers. 1. A polyurethane encapsulating compound for embedding hollow fibers of filter elements , obtainable by mixing a polyol component (A) and an isocyanate component (B) to give a reaction mixture and reacting the mixture to completion to give the polyurethane encapsulating compound ,wherein the polyol component (A) comprises(a1) at least one fatty-acid-based polyol having a hydroxyl number of greater than 50 to less than 500 mg KOH/g and a functionality of from 2 to 6,(a2) at least one amine compound having at least one tertiary nitrogen atom and at least one isocyanate-reactive hydrogen atom and(a3) at least one metal compound that functions as a polyurethane catalyst wherein the polyurethane catalyst (a3) does not comprise any tin, lead and/or mercury and the isocyanate component (B) comprises at least one aromatic isocyanate having at least two isocyanate groups.2. The polyurethane encapsulating compound according to claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane catalyst (a3) comprises at least one ...

STRUCTURE

Provided is a structure having excellent flexibility represented by elastic restoring from compression or tensile elongation at break, and excellent lightness. A structure according to the present invention includes reinforced fibers, first plastic, and second plastic that exhibits rubber elasticity at room temperature, the reinforced fibers being discontinuous fibers, and the first plastic and/or the second plastic coating a crossing point between the reinforced fibers in contact with each other. 1. A structure comprising reinforced fibers , first plastic , and second plastic that exhibits rubber elasticity at room temperature ,the reinforced fibers being discontinuous fibers, andthe first plastic and/or the second plastic coating a crossing point between the reinforced fibers in contact with each other.2. The structure according to claim 1 , comprising voids and having a density of 0.01 g/cmor more and 1.3 g/cmor less.3. The structure according to claim 2 , having a volume content of the voids in a range of 10 vol % or more and 97 vol % or less.4. The structure according to claim 1 , having an elastic restoring from 50% compression of 1 MPa or more.5. The structure according to claim 1 , having a tensile elongation at break in a range of 1% or more and 20% or less.6. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforced fibers have a tensile elongation at break in a range of 1% or more and 10% or less.7. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforced fibers contain at least one selected from the group consisting of PAN-based carbon fibers claim 1 , PITCH-based carbon fibers claim 1 , glass fibers claim 1 , and aramid fibers.8. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first plastic and/or the second plastic coating the crossing point between the reinforced fibers has a coating thickness in a range of 1 μm or more and 15 μm or less.9. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein the second plastic has a tensile elongation at break of 200% ...

Hybrid fabrics of high performance polyethylene fiber

The invention relates to hybrid fabric comprising: a high-performance polyethylene (HPPE) fiber having a tensile modulus of at least 110 GPa, preferably higher than 135 GPa, as measured according to ASTM D885M-2014; and a non-polymeric fiber, wherein the cross-sectional area of the HPPE fiber is equal to or smaller than the cross-sectional area of the non-polymeric fiber, the cross-sectional area being defined as the linear density of the fiber divided by volumetric density of the fiber. The invention also relates to a composite comprising the hybrid fabric and to an article comprising the composite.

ULTRA-HIGH-MOLECULAR-WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE CONCRETE REINFORCING BAR

A reinforcing bar comprising a core is provided. The core comprises ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibers aligned in an axial direction and a polyethylene matrix. The ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibers are bound in the polyethylene matrix. A shell comprising ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene tape surrounds the core in a radial dimension. 1. A reinforcing bar comprising:a core comprising ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibers aligned in an axial direction and a polyethylene matrix, wherein the ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibers are bound in the polyethylene matrix; anda shell comprising ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene tape surrounding the core in a radial dimension.2. The reinforcing bar of claim 1 , wherein the polyethylene matrix comprises ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene.3. The reinforcing bar of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing bar consists of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene.4. The reinforcing bar of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing bar has a diameter of at least 5 millimeters.5. The reinforcing bar of claim 4 , wherein the reinforcing bar has a diameter of at least 10 millimeters.6. The reinforcing bar of claim 1 , wherein the ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibers have a tensile strength that is between 0.5 GPa and 1.6 GPa greater than a tensile strength of the ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene tape.7. The reinforcing bar of claim 1 , wherein the ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibers have a Young's modulus that is between 30 GPa and 45 GPa less than a Young's modulus of the ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene tape.8. The reinforcing bar of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing bar has a specific stiffness of between 75×10msand 115×106 ms.9. The reinforcing bar of claim 8 , wherein the reinforcing bar has a specific stiffness of between 100×10msand 110×106 ms.10. The reinforcing bar of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing bar has a specific strength of between ...

RESIN COMPOSITION AND RESIN MOLDED BODY

A resin composition includes a cellulose ester compound (A) and a core-shell structure polymer (B) having a rubber layer as a core layer and a shell layer on the surface of the rubber layer. The shell layer contains a polymer having a reactive group that reacts with a hydroxyl group of the cellulose ester compound (A). 1. A resin composition comprising:a cellulose ester compound (A); anda core-shell structure polymer (B) having a rubber layer as a core layer and a shell layer on a surface of the rubber layer, the shell layer containing a polymer having a reactive group that reacts with a hydroxyl group of the cellulose ester compound (A).2. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the cellulose ester compound (A) is at least one compound selected from cellulose acetate propionate (CAP) and cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB).3. The resin composition according to claim 2 , wherein the cellulose ester compound (A) is cellulose acetate propionate (CAP).4. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the shell layer in the core-shell structure polymer (B) contains claim 1 , as the polymer having the reactive group claim 1 , a polymer having at least one reactive group selected from a glycidyl group claim 1 , a dicarboxylic anhydride group claim 1 , and a carboxy group.5. The resin composition according to claim 4 , wherein the shell layer in the core-shell structure polymer (B) contains claim 4 , as the polymer having the reactive group claim 4 , at least one polymer selected from a polymer of a glycidyl group-containing vinyl compound claim 4 , a polymer of an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride claim 4 , and a polymer of (meth)acrylic acid.6. The resin composition according to claim 5 , wherein the shell layer in the core-shell structure polymer (B) contains claim 5 , as the polymer having the reactive group claim 5 , a polymer of a glycidyl group-containing vinyl compound.7. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio of a mass ...

SHEET-LIKE MATERIAL

The present invention provides a sheet-like material in which a plant-derived raw material of low environmental impact is used. The invention also provides a sheet-like material that ideally has a uniform and refined nap and a sheet-like material that is strong, has excellent shape stability, is lightweight and is very pliable. This sheet-like material is characterized in being made of nonwoven fabric that is made of polyester microfiber containing a 1,2-propanediol-derived component in an amount prescribed in the present application and a polyurethane elastomer resin containing structural monomers prescribed in the present application. This sheet-like material is also made of a base sheet, in which a nonwoven fabric that has microfibers as the main component is laminated and unified with a woven or knitted material, and an elastomer resin, and is characterized in that the woven or knitted material is configured from fibers containing polyester as the main component and that 1-500 ppm of a 1,2-propanediol-derived component are contained in the polyester. 1. A sheet-like material comprising:a nonwoven fabric including a microfiber having an average single fiber diameter of 0.3 to 7 μm; andan elastomer resin,whereina polymer constituting the microfiber is a polyester obtained from a dicarboxylic acid and/or an ester-forming derivative thereof and a diol,a 1,2-propanediol-derived component is contained at 1 to 500 ppm in the polyester, andthe elastomer resin is a polyurethane resin (D) including a copolymerized polycarbonate diol (A1) that includes a structural unit derived from an alkanediol (a1) having 3 to 5 carbon atoms and a structural unit derived from an alkanediol (a2) having 8 to 20 carbon atoms and that has a molar ratio of the alkanediol (a2) to a total number of moles of the alkanediol (a1) and the alkanediol (a2) of 50 to 95 mol %, an organic diisocyanate (B), and a chain extender (C) as essential constituent monomers.2. The sheet-like material according ...

BIOLOGICALLY-INSPIRED COMPOSITIONS THAT ENABLE VISIBLE THROUGH INFRARED COLOR CHANGING COMPOSITIONS

Biologically-inspired compositions, including color changing compositions, and corresponding embodiments such as sensors, textile materials, coatings and films, are provided which typically include a solid, transparent and nondegradable matrix. The matrix contains a plurality of (i) synthetic particles having a size in the micrometer or nanometer range, each synthetic particle including one or more aggregates of a pigment selected from phenoxazone, phenoxazine, and a derivate or precursor thereof, and a stabilizing material which has a refractive index larger than 1.45, the aggregates having a size larger than about 100 nm; or (ii) submicrometer natural particles extracted and purified from homogenized tissue. 1. A composition comprising a solid , transparent and nondegradable matrix containing a plurality of (i) synthetic particles having a size in the micrometer or nanometer range , each synthetic particle including one or more aggregates of a pigment selected from phenoxazone , phenoxazine , and a derivate or precursor thereof , and a stabilizing material which has a refractive index larger than 1.45 , the aggregates having a size larger than about 100 nm; or (ii) submicrometer natural particles extracted and purified from homogenized tissue.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the solid claim 1 , transparent and nondegradable matrix comprises a melt-processed polymer fiber claim 1 , wherein the melt-processed polymer fiber contains the plurality of synthetic or natural particles within the fiber claim 1 , and the solid claim 1 , transparent and nondegradable matrix was formed by co-extruding the plurality of synthetic or natural particles with polymer to form the melt-processed polymer fiber.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the polymer is linear low-density polyethylene claim 2 , nylon claim 2 , polyurethane claim 2 , silk claim 2 , or polyester.6. (canceled)7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the solid claim 1 , ...

FIBER-REINFORCED ORGANIC POLYMER AEROGEL

Fiber-reinforced organic polymer aerogels, articles of manufacture and uses thereof are described. The reinforced aerogels include a fiber-reinforced organic polymer matrix having an at least bimodal pore size distribution with a first mode of pores having an average pore size of less than or equal to 50 nanometers (nm) and a second mode of pores having an average pore size of greater than 50 nm and a thermal conductivity of less than or equal to 30 mW/m·K at a temperature of 20° C. 144-. (canceled)45. A fiber-reinforced composite comprising a porous organic polymer matrix and fibers comprised in the porous organic polymer matrix ,wherein the composite comprises a thermal conductivity of less than or equal to 30 mW/m·K at a temperature of 20° C. and an at least bimodal pore size distribution with a first mode of pores having an average pore size of less than or equal to 50 nanometers (nm) and a second mode of pores having an average pore size of greater than 50 nm, and wherein the fibers have:{'sub': '2', 'sup': '2', '(a) an average filament cross sectional area of 25 μmto 40,000 μm; and'}(b) an average length of 20 mm to 100 mm.46. The fiber-reinforced composite of claim 45 , wherein the first mode of pores has an average pore size from 3 nm to 50 nm and the second mode of pores has an average pore size greater than 50 nm to 10 μm.47. The fiber-reinforced composite of claim 45 , comprising an at least trimodal pore size distribution.48. The fiber-reinforced composite of claim 47 , wherein the first mode of pores has an average pore size of 3 nm to 65 nm claim 47 , the second mode of pores has an average pore size of 65 nm to 10 μm claim 47 , and the third mode of pores has an average pore size of greater than 1 micron (μm).49. The fiber-reinforced composite of claim 45 , wherein a weight ratio of the porous organic polymer matrix to the fibers is 50 to 65.50. The fiber-reinforced composite of claim 45 , wherein the porous organic polymer matrix comprises resorcinol ...

SURFACTANT-FREE FILLED POLYURETHANE FOAM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

Polyurethane foams and methods of manufacturing are described herein. The foam can include (a) a polyurethane formed by the reaction of (i) one or more isocyanates selected from the group consisting of diisocyanates, polyisocyanates, and mixtures thereof, and (ii) one or more polyols; and (b) a filler. The amount of filler in the foam can be from 50 to 90% by weight, based on the total weight of the foam. The filler can include a plurality of fibers and/or a particulate filler. The polyurethane foams described herein are made without adding a surfactant to the reaction mixture. The density of the polyurethane foam can be at least 5 lb/ft. 158-. (canceled)59. A filled polyurethane foam comprising:polyurethane; andfrom 50% to 80% by weight, based on a total weight of the filled polyurethane foam, of an inorganic particulate filler comprising calcium carbonate;{'sup': 3', '3', '3', '3, 'wherein the filled polyurethane foam has a flexural strength ranging from 400 psi to 1400 psi, a density ranging from 10 lb/ft, to 35 lb/ft, or both a flexural strength ranging from 400 psi to 1400 psi, a density ranging from 10 lb/ft, to 35 lb/ft.'}60. The filled polyurethane foam of claim 59 , wherein the filled polyurethane foam further comprises from 3% to 5% by weight of a plurality of fibers claim 59 , based on the total weight of the filled polyurethane foam.61. The filled polyurethane foam of claim 60 , wherein the plurality of fibers includes a glass fibers claim 60 , polyalkylene fibers claim 60 , polyester fibers claim 60 , polyamide fibers claim 60 , phenol-formaldehyde fibers claim 60 , polyvinyl chloride fibers claim 60 , polyacrylic fibers claim 60 , acrylic polyester fibers claim 60 , polyurethane fibers claim 60 , polyacrylonitrile fibers claim 60 , rayon fibers claim 60 , cellulose fibers claim 60 , carbon fibers claim 60 , metal and metal-coated fibers claim 60 , mineral fibers claim 60 , or combinations thereof.62. The filled polyurethane foam of claim 60 , wherein ...

Acrylic Emulsions Modified with Functional (Meth)acrylates to Enable Crosslinking

The present invention provides a method for crosslinking an acrylic emulsion with a (meth)acrylate monomer or a (meth)acrylate oligomer including adding a base acrylic emulsion to a vessel, adding at least one (meth)acrylate crosslinker to the vessel, incorporating the at least one (meth)acrylate crosslinker into the base acrylic emulsion to create a two-phase system including water and a phase including crosslinkers of the at least one (meth)acrylate crosslinker inside acrylic emulsion particles of the base acrylic emulsion, applying the two-phase system to a surface, and curing the two-phase system to create a final system including a continuous film and crosslinked crosslinkers. 1. A method for crosslinking an acrylic emulsion with a (meth)acrylate monomer or a (meth)acrylate oligomer comprising:adding a base acrylic emulsion to a vessel;adding at least one (meth)acrylate crosslinker to the vessel;incorporating the at least one (meth)acrylate crosslinker into the base acrylic emulsion to create a two-phase system including water and a phase including crosslinkers of the at least one (meth)acrylate crosslinker inside acrylic emulsion particles of the base acrylic emulsion;applying the two-phase system to a surface; andcuring the two-phase system to create a final system including a continuous film and crosslinked crosslinkers.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein curing the two-phase system is accomplished using ultraviolet (UV) energy claim 1 , Light Emitting Diode (LED) energy claim 1 , electron beam (EB) energy claim 1 , a thermal crosslinking mechanism claim 1 , and/or an oxidative crosslinking mechanism.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising removing the water from the two-phase system on the surface.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the crosslinkers are monomers and/or oligomers.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the base acrylic emulsion is anionic or cationic.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the base acrylic emulsion is neutralized with at least one ...

PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF SHAPE MEMORY POLYMER MATERIAL

The present invention relates at least in part to methods for the manufacture of shape memory polymer (SMP) materials. Particularly, although not exclusive, the present invention relates to processes for the formation of complex shaped devices composed of shape memory polymer. 158-. (canceled)59. A method of manufacturing a component having at least in part a shape memory polymer (SMP) material or a device having at least in part a SMP material , the method comprising applying a predetermined pressure to a SMP material prior to , at substantially the same time or subsequent to programming the polymer material to impart shape memory properties to the SMP material.60. The method according to claim 59 , further comprising placing a SMP material in a mold and applying pressure thereto.61. The method of claim 59 , which comprises programming the SMP material to impart shape memory properties thereto and form an SMP material; placing the SMP material into a mold; and applying a pressure to the mold.62. The method according to claim 61 , wherein the pressure is applied to the mold by a process of cold forging at a temperature below the glass transition temperature of the SMP material and wherein the temperature maintains the molecular orientation of the polymers of the SMP material.63. The method according to claim 61 , wherein the step of applying the pressure alters the dimensions of the SMP material.64. The method according to claim 61 , further comprising heating or cooling the mold before and/or at substantially the same time as applying the pressure to the mold.65. The method according to claim 61 , wherein the step of applying pressure comprises closing the mold with a hydraulic press.66. The method according to claim 61 , wherein the method is for forming a complex shaped component.67. The method according to claim 59 , further comprising a method of making a device comprising a channel of fixed dimensions claim 59 , wherein the device comprises a shape memory ...

METHOD FOR PREPARING MODIFIED RUBBER, MODIFIED RUBBER, AND BULLETPROOF AND PUNCTURE RESISTANT TIRE

A method for preparing a modified rubber introduces a reactive group into a high-performance short fiber by irritating the short fiber by ultraviolet light, and modifies the short fiber by a coupling agent to increase the compatibility of the short fiber with a rubber matrix, and finally, utilizes the charge repulsion of sodium lauryl sulfate to effectively avoid the agglomeration of the short fibers in the rubber matrix, which is benefit for obtaining the modified rubber. The present disclosure further provides a modified rubber prepared by the method and a bulletproof and puncture resistant tire prepared by the modified rubber, wherein a buffer layer is made by the modified rubber, and at least one of a tread, a belt ply and an inner liner is made by the modified rubber, and a cord ply is woven by twisted high-performance long fibers. 1. A method for preparing a modified rubber , comprising the steps of:irradiating high-performance short fibers by ultraviolet light;adding the irradiated high-performance short fibers to ethanol and stirring to prepare a uniformly dispersed fiber suspension;adding a coupling agent to the prepared fiber suspension;adjusting a pH value of the fiber suspension to a range from 8 to 9, and waiting for 2 to 4 hours at room temperature;adding sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate into the fiber suspension and waiting for 1 to 2 hours to prepare a reaction solution;filtering the reaction solution under a reduced pressure to remove liquid from the reaction solution and prepare a modified fiber slurry;adding the modified fiber slurry into a carbon black and an inorganic filler to prepare a modified fiber slurry mixture;adding plasticized polar or non-polar rubber to an internal mixer and pressurized mixing for 1 to 2 minutes to prepare a rubber matrix;adding the modified fiber slurry mixture to the rubber matrix and further pressurized mixing for 1 to 2 minutes to prepare a mixed rubber compound;extruding the rubber compound from an open mill to ...

ADHESIVE TREATMENT FOR FIBER FOR POLYMER REINFORCEMENT AND REINFORCED PRODUCTS

An aqueous adhesive composition for treating a reinforcing fiber for bonding to a thermosetting polymer matrix and products made therefrom such as power transmission belts. The adhesive composition includes: water as the solvent or dispersing medium; a polyelectrolyte co-curable with the polymer matrix; a primer material compatible with the fiber and co-curable with the polyelectrolyte; and optionally a rubber curative compatible with the polyelectrolyte and the polymer matrix. A fiber-reinforced, composite polymer system may thus include a thermosetting polymer matrix, a reinforcing fiber embedded therein, and an adhesive composition coating the fiber; the adhesive composition including a polyelectrolyte co-curable with the polymer matrix and a primer material compatible with the fiber and co-curable with the polyelectrolyte. The adhesive composition may include a curative compatible with the polyelectrolyte. In one preferred embodiment, the invention is an aqueous adhesive composition including water, an epoxy resin, a maleated polybutadiene derivative, and a curative. 1. A composite material composition comprising a polymeric matrix , a fiber reinforcing said polymeric matrix , said fiber having been treated with an aqueous adhesive composition and dried , said aqueous adhesive composition comprising: water as the solvent or dispersing medium; a polyelectrolyte co-curable with the polymeric matrix; a primer material compatible with the fiber and co-curable with the polyelectrolyte; and optionally a curative compatible with the polyelectrolyte and the polymer matrix.2. The composite material of wherein said polyelectrolyte comprises a polymer backbone with pendant electrolyte groups comprising salts of organic acid groups.3. The composite material of wherein the salts are sodium claim 2 , potassium claim 2 , ammonium claim 2 , magnesium claim 2 , calcium claim 2 , aluminum claim 2 , iron claim 2 , copper claim 2 , or zinc salts and the organic acid groups are ...

FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITE

The present invention relates to a fiber-reinforced composite (FR-C), an automotive article comprising the fiber-reinforced composite (FR-C) as well as the use of the fiber-reinforced composite (FR-C) for automotive articles and a process for the preparation of the fiber-reinforced composite (FR-C). 1. Fiber-reinforced composite (FR-C) comprisinga) a matrix (M) comprising a polypropylene (PP), andb) olefin homopolymer fibers (F-OH) and/or olefin copolymer fibers (F-OC) dispersed in said matrix,and wherein the melting temperature of the matrix (M) and/or of the polypropylene (PP) is in the range of +/−20° C., like in the range of +/−10° C., of the melting temperature of the homopolymer fibers (F-OH) and/or the olefin copolymer fibers (F-OC).2. Fiber-reinforced composite (FR-C) according to claim 1 , wherein the melting temperature of the matrix (M) and/or of the polypropylene (PP) is not more than 20° C. claim 1 , like not more than 10° C. claim 1 , above the melting temperature of the homopolymer fibers (F-OH) and/or the olefin copolymer fibers (F-OC).3. Fiber-reinforced composite (FR-C) according to or claim 1 , wherein the melting temperature of the matrix (M) and/or of the polypropylene (PP) is +/−5° C. of the melting temperature of the homopolymer fibers (F-OH) and/or the olefin copolymer fibers (F-OC).4. Fiber-reinforced composite (FR-C) according to any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein(a) the melting temperature of the matrix (M) and/or of the polypropylene (PP) is in the range of is below 175, preferably in the range of 130 to 175° C.;and/or(b) melting temperature of the homopolymer fibers (F-OH) and/or the olefin copolymer fibers (F-OC) is in the range of 125 to 170° C.5. Fiber-reinforced composite (FR-C) according to any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the fiber-reinforced composite (FR-C) comprises(a) 50 to 99.9 wt.-% of the matrix (M), and(b) 0.1 to 50 wt.-% of olefin homopolymer fibers (F-OH) and/or olefin copolymer fibers (F- ...

Transient polymer formulations, articles thereof, and methods of making and using same

Transient polymers and compositions comprising such polymers are described. The polymers are copolymers of phthalaldehyde and one or more additional aldehydes and can degrade/decompose upon exposure to a desired stimulus, like light, heat, sound, or chemical trigger. Films comprising the copolymers and devices comprising surfaces coated with the film are also described.

Composite friction materials

A textile-reinforced composite friction material is provided by the present invention that includes a nonwoven needlepunched fiber mat, a resin matrix impregnated within and onto the fiber mat, and an inorganic nanomaterial such as a carbide nanomaterial dispersed within the resin matrix. The carbide nanomaterial is preferably tungsten, silicon or titanium carbide nanomaterial.

REINFORCING ELEMENT HAVING POLYESTER LAYERS

The reinforcing element (R) comprises a surface layer (C1, C2) having a degree of crystallinity Tc and an atomic percentage of oxygen element Pc and an internal layer (C3) having a degree of crystallinity Ti and an atomic percentage of oxygen element Pi satisfying Ti/Tc≧1.10, Pi/Pc<1. Each surface layer (C1, C2) and internal layer (C3) is made of polyester. 117-. (canceled)18. A reinforcing element comprising:a surface layer having a degree of crystallinity, Tc, and an atomic percentage of elemental oxygen, Pc; andan internal layer having a degree of crystallinity, Ti, and an atomic percentage of elemental oxygen, Pi,wherein relationships of Ti/Tc≧1.10 and Pi/Pc<1 are satisfied by the surface layer and the internal layer, andwherein the surface layer and the internal layer are made of polyester.19. The reinforcing element according to claim 18 , wherein Ti/Tc≧1.20.20. The reinforcing element according to claim 18 , wherein Ti/Tc≧1.45.21. The reinforcing element according to claim 18 , wherein Ti/Tc≧1.60.22. The reinforcing element according to claim 18 , wherein Ti/Tc≧1.80.23. The reinforcing element according to claim 18 , wherein Pi/Pc≦0.95.24. The reinforcing element according to claim 18 , wherein Pi/Pc≦0.85.25. The reinforcing element according to claim 18 , wherein Pi/Pc≦0.75.26. The reinforcing element according to claim 18 , wherein a thickness of the surface layer is greater than or equal to 0.5 μm.27. The reinforcing element according to claim 18 , wherein a thickness of the surface layer is greater than or equal to 1 μm.28. The reinforcing element according to claim 18 , wherein a thickness of the surface layer is greater than or equal to 1.5 μm.29. The reinforcing element according to claim 18 , wherein Tc≦30%.30. The reinforcing element according to claim 18 , wherein Pc≧27%.31. The reinforcing element according to claim 18 , wherein Ti≦50%.32. The reinforcing element according to claim 18 , wherein Pi≦27%.33. The reinforcing element according to claim ...

Method for treating a textile reinforcement element with plasma

During the method for treating a textile reinforcing element (R), the reinforcing element (R) is exposed, at atmospheric pressure, to a plasma flow ( 42 ) generated by means of a plasma torch ( 26 ) and from a gas comprising at least one oxidizing component.

Adhesive compound for reinforcing plies for tyres

An adhesive composition that can be applied to reinforcing plies of textile material for tyres and comprising (a) an elastomeric rubber latex, (b) a precondensed resin composed of resorcinol and formaldehyde and comprising protected isocyanate groups, (c) lignin and (d) a compound chosen from urea and thiourea.

METHOD FOR PREPARING A CHITOSAN-BASED MATRIX COMPRISING A FIBER REINFORCEMENT MEMBER

The present invention relates to a method for preparing a chitosan-based matrix () comprising the following steps: 115-. (canceled)16. A chitosan-based matrix comprising:a first neutralized chitosan porous layer having an acidified superficial layer on one face, a second neutralized chitosan porous layer having an acidified superficial layer on one face, anda fiber reinforcement member embedded between the acidified superficial layer on one face of the first neutralized chitosan porous layer and the acidified superficial layer on one face of the second neutralized chitosan porous layer.17. The chitosan-based matrix of claim 16 , wherein at least one of the first neutralized chitosan porous layer and the second neutralized porous layer is substantially free of any other polymer other than chitosan.18. The chitosan-based matrix of claim 16 , wherein the first neutralized chitosan porous layer includes chitosan having a first degree of acetylation and the second neutralized chitosan porous layer includes chitosan having a second degree of acetylation claim 16 , wherein the first and second degrees of acetylation are the same.19. The chitosan-based matrix of claim 16 , wherein the first neutralized chitosan porous layer includes chitosan having a first degree of acetylation and the second neutralized chitosan porous layer includes chitosan having a second degree of acetylation claim 16 , wherein the first and second degrees of acetylation are different.20. The chitosan-based matrix of claim 16 , wherein the fiber reinforcement member is selected from the group consisting of meshes monofilaments claim 16 , multifilament braids claim 16 , chopped fibers claim 16 , and combinations thereof.21. The chitosan-based matrix of claim 16 , wherein the fiber reinforcement member is a porous mesh.22. The chitosan-based matrix of claim 16 , wherein the fiber reinforcement member is an acidified fiber reinforcement member claim 16 , prior to being embedded between the two acidified ...

COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND RESIN COMPOSITION CONTAINING METASTABLE PARTICLES

A curable matrix resin composition containing a thermoset resin component and metastable thermoplastic particles, wherein the metastable thermoplastic particles are particles of semi-crystalline thermoplastic material with an amorphous polymer fraction that will undergo crystallization upon heating to a crystallization temperature T. A fiber-reinforced polymeric composite material containing metastable thermoplastic particles is also disclosed. 119-. (canceled)20. A curable resin composition comprising:one or more thermoset resin(s);metastable thermoplastic particles; andoptionally, a curing agent for the thermoset resin(s),{'sub': 'c', 'wherein the metastable thermoplastic particles are particles of semi-crystalline thermoplastic material with an amorphous polymer fraction that will undergo crystallization when the particles are heated to a crystallization temperature T.'}21. A curable resin composition comprising:one or more thermoset resin(s);metastable thermoplastic particles; andoptionally, a curing agent for the thermoset resin(s),{'sub': 'c', 'wherein the metastable thermoplastic particles are particles of semi-crystalline thermoplastic material which is in a chemically stable state at ambient temperature (20° C. to 25° C.), but becomes thermodynamically unstable upon heating to a crystallization temperature T.'}22. The curable resin composition of claim 20 , wherein the resin component comprises one or more thermoset resin(s) selected from: epoxy resins claim 20 , bismaleimide claim 20 , vinyl ester resins claim 20 , cyanate ester resins claim 20 , phenolic resins claim 20 , benzoxazines claim 20 , formaldehyde condensate resins claim 20 , unsaturated polyesters claim 20 , acrylics claim 20 , and combinations thereof.23. The curable resin composition according to claim 20 , wherein the resin component comprises one or more epoxy resins.24. The curable resin composition of comprising an amine curing agent.25. The curable resin composition according to claim ...

LIGHTWEIGHT FIRE RESISTANT COMPOSITE UTILITY POLE, CROSS ARM AND BRACE STRUCTURES

Disclosed embodiments include hollow composite utility pole, cross arm, and brace structures and methods of manufacture of the same using fire retardant materials. Poles, cross arm, and brace structures may be manufactured using a fire resistant resin impregnated, or resin wetted, filament roving that is wound onto a mandrel, pultruded or otherwise formed into a structural part. Various pole structures and manufacturing methods are described, including chemically bonded sleeve joint structures for poles of varying size. 1. A utility structure comprising:a fire resistant base structure; anda utility support configured to support a utility device.2. The utility structure of wherein the fire resistant base structure further comprises a composite material comprising:a primary matrix further comprising a fire resistant additive; anda fiber reinforcement.3. The utility structure of wherein the fire resistant additive is selected from the group consisting of:huntite, hydromagnesite, aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, melamine cyanurate, melamine polyphosphate, melamine phosphate, organobromine compounds, or brominated, halogenated, organophosphorous, or metal hydroxide flame retardants.4. The utility structure of wherein the fiber reinforcement is selected from the group of fibers consisting of:basalt, carbon, glass, or poly-para-phenylene terephthalamide.5. The utility structure of wherein the primary matrix comprises 20%-50% of the weight of the composite material.6. The utility structure of wherein the fire resistant base structure further comprises:a multi-piece structure.7. A method of making a composite utility structure component claim 1 , the method comprising:combining a primary matrix material and a fire resistant additive;combining the primary matrix material with a fiber reinforcement; andforming the combined primary matrix material and fiber reinforcement into a utility structure component.8. The method of wherein the fire resistant additive is selected ...

INSULATION MATERIAL AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

An insulation material formed of a composition, and a method of making an insulation material is provided. The composition forming the insulation material includes magnesium oxide; at least one of magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, and hydrates thereof; water; a foaming agent; a thickener; and a foam stabilizer. The composition is foamed to promote aeration of the composition to reduce density of the insulation material formed from the composition. 1. An insulation material formed of a composition , the composition comprising:magnesium oxide;at least one of magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, and hydrates thereof;water;a foaming agent;a thickener; anda foam stabilizer.2. The material of claim 1 , wherein the insulation material has at least one of an R-value of greater than or equal to 3 when the insulation is 1 inch (2.54 cm) thick at room temperature claim 1 , and/or the insulation material has an R-value of greater than or equal to 4 when the insulation is at −40° C.3. (canceled)4. The material of claim 1 , comprising at least one of polymer claim 1 , fibers claim 1 , and fly ash.5. The material of claim 4 , wherein the polymer is PVC fiber.6. The material of claim 1 , wherein the foaming agent is a short chained alkyl ammonium chloride; optionally the foaming agent has a concentration of 5 wt % of the water content.7. (canceled)8. The material of claim 1 , wherein the thickener is at least one of guar gum or xantham gum.9. The material of claim 1 , wherein the foam stabilizer is an amphiphilic long chain organic compound.10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. The material of claim 1 , wherein the mole ratio of MgO:MgCl:HO is 5-12:1:14-31.13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. A method of manufacturing an insulating material claim 1 , the method comprising: at least one of magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, or hydrates thereof;', 'a foaming agent;', 'a thickener;', 'a foam stabilizer; and', 'water;, 'providing a solution comprising{'sub': '2', 'foaming the solution ...

Epoxy resin composition, prepreg, and fiber-reinforced composite material

The present invention aims to provide an epoxy resin composition that is high in both fast curability and storage stability, a prepreg prepared by using the epoxy resin composition, and a fiber reinforced composite material prepared by curing the prepreg. The epoxy resin composition contains the following components [A], [B], [C], and [D] and meets the following requirements [a], [b], and [c]: [A]: epoxy resin, [B]: dicyandiamide, [C]: aromatic urea, [D]: borate ester, [a]: 0.014≤(content of component [D]/content of component [C])≤0.045, [b]: 0.9≤(number of moles of active groups in component [A]/number of moles of active hydrogen in component [B])≤1.2, and [c]: 14≤(content of component [A]/content of component [C])≤25.

Heating of polymeric materials

A material susceptible to dielectric heating has a base polymeric thermoplastic material ( 1 ) and a dielectric heating susceptor ( 2, 3 ) which increases susceptibility to heating by irradiation with electromagnetic, for example RF or microwave, radiation. The dielectric heating susceptor has a polymeric material ( 2 ) such as PVDF which is different from the base polymeric material and has a higher dielectric loss factor than the base polymeric material. The dielectric heating susceptor also comprises electrically polarisable entities such as carbon black dispersed within the base polymeric material without forming a conductive network. The two susceptor materials in combination with the base polymer are particularly effective together at improving susceptibility to electromagnetic radiation heating of the whole material.

Article Made by Additive Manufacturing with Continuous Fiber Reinforcements

Several examples of an article of manufacture made with an additive manufacturing machine are disclosed. A length of fiber reinforcement is provided to a nozzle. The fiber reinforcement is embedded into a stream of a base polymer material at the nozzle and deposited as a bead of composite polymer material having fiber reinforcement. The fiber reinforcement may be dry or pre-impregnated with a reinforcing polymer. The additional strength of the composite polymer material having fiber reinforcement allows for true, three-dimensional printing of articles having unsupported regions. 1. A composite article of manufacture comprising:one or more deposited beads comprised of a polymer material; andwherein at least one deposited bead of polymer material includes an embedded fiber reinforcement.2. The composite article of claim 1 , wherein the polymer material is selected from the group consisting of a thermoplastic polymer claim 1 , a combination of thermoplastic polymers claim 1 , a thermoset polymer claim 1 , a combination of thermoset polymers and a combination of thermoplastic and thermoset polymers.3. The composite article of claim 1 , wherein the fibers in the embedded fiber reinforcement are selected from the group consisting of carbon fibers claim 1 , glass fibers and aramid fibers.4. The composite article of claim 1 , wherein the polymer material includes distributed claim 1 , discontinuous fibers that are selected from the group consisting of carbon fibers claim 1 , glass fibers and aramid fibers.5. The composite article of wherein the discontinuous fibers are coated with an electro-magnetically susceptible nickel coating.6. The composite article of claim 1 , wherein at least one deposited bead having an embedded fiber reinforcement extends over an unsupported region of the composite article.7. A composite article of manufacture comprising:one or more deposited beads comprised of a first polymer material; andwherein at least one deposited bead of the first polymer ...

Resin-soluble thermoplastic veil for composite materials

A resin-soluble thermoplastic polymer veil toughening element for a curable composition wherein the polymer element is a non-woven veil in solid phase adapted to undergo at least partial phase transition to fluid phase on contact with a component of the curable resin matrix composition in which it is soluble at a temperature which is less than the temperature for substantial onset of gelling and/or curing of the curable composition and which temperature is less than the polymer elements melt temperature; a method for the preparation thereof, a preform support structure for a curable composition comprising the at least one thermoplastic veil element together with structural reinforcement fibers, methods for preparation thereof, a curable composition comprising the at least one thermoplastic veil element or the support structure and a curable resin matrix composition, a method for preparation and curing thereof, and a cured composite or resin body obtained thereby, and known and novel uses thereof.

Rigid structure uhmwpe ud and composite and the process of making

Fabrication of ballistic resistant fibrous composites having improved ballistic resistance properties. More particularly, ballistic resistant fibrous composites having enhanced flexural properties, which correlates to low composite backface signature. The composites are useful for the production of hard armor articles, including helmet armor.

Sized Short Alumina-Based Inorganic Oxide Fiber, Method of Making, and Composition Including the Same

Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber comprises, based on the total weight of the sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber: from 0.1 to 15 percent by weight of a size resin comprising a polyamide; and from 85 to 99.9 percent by weight of short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber. Methods of making the sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber and compositions comprising the sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber in a polymeric matrix are also disclosed. 1. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber comprising , based on the total weight of the sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber:from 0.1 to 15 percent by weight of a size resin comprising a polyamide, wherein the polyamide has a melting point of less than or equal to 160° C.; andfrom 85 to 99.9 percent by weight of short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber.2. (canceled)3. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the polyamide comprises from 0.1 to 6 percent of the total weight of the sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber.4. (canceled)5. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the polyamide comprises an aliphatic polyamide.6. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the polyamide has a backbone comprising a polysiloxane segment.7. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber comprises at least 60 percent by weight of alumina.8. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber according to claim 7 , wherein the alumina comprises alpha alumina.9. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber further comprises a silicon oxide.10. Sized short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber according to claim 9 , wherein the short alumina-based inorganic oxide fiber further comprises a boron oxide.11. Sized ...

Integrated process for treating recycled streams of pet and ptt

A process for producing a polyester polyol comprising reacting a recycle stream selected from recycled PET carpet, carpet fiber, containers, textiles, articles or mixtures thereof, with a glycol in a reactor, thereby forming a digested product stream comprising polyols, and an undigested stream; and then reacting the digested product stream with a hydrophobe selected from dimer fatty acids, trimer fatty acids, oleic acid, ricinoleic acid, tung oil, corn oil, canola oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, bacterial oil, yeast oil, algae oil, castor oil, triglycerides or alkyl carboxylate esters having saturated or unsaturated C 6 -C 36 fatty acid units, saturated or unsaturated C 6 -C 36 fatty acids, alkoxylated castor oil, saturated or unsaturated C 9 -C 18 dicarboxylic acids or diols, cardanol-based products, recycled cooking oil, branched or linear C 6 -C 36 fatty alcohols, hydroxy-functional materials derived from epoxidized, ozonized, or hydroformylated fatty esters or acids, or mixtures thereof.

High strength polyvinylidene fluoride composite

The invention relates to fluoropolymer composites having a fluoropolymer matrix containing a functionalized fluoropolymer composition, and reinforced with fibers. The fibers can be chopped fibers, long fibers, or a mixture thereof, and the fluoropolymer matrix preferably is based on polyvinylidene fluoride. Any type of fibers, sized or unsized may be used with the functionalized fluoropolymer matrix composition to form the fluoropolymer composite.

Reinforced polymeric articles

Polymeric article reinforced with a reinforcing component. The reinforcing component includes a composition made from at least one polymer and graphene sheets.

FIBER-REINFORCED RIGID POLYURETHANE FOAM COMPOSITE RAILWAY SLEEPER WITH HIGH FIBER CONTENT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

A fiber-reinforced rigid polyurethane foam composite railway sleeper with high fiber content and a manufacturing method thereof. The railway sleeper is formed by bonding a plurality of fiber-reinforced rigid polyurethane foam composite boards with high fiber content by a binder, and the outer surface of the railway sleeper is provided with an anticorrosive paint film. The fiber-reinforced rigid polyurethane foam composite boards with high fiber content include a polyurethane resin as a matrix material and a fiber as a reinforcing material. The problem of insufficient impregnation of the polyurethane and the fiber is solved by using a plurality of technical means such as using a mixed polyether polyol having a low hydroxyl value and a low functionality, using a coupling agent, etc., thus a fiber-reinforced rigid polyurethane foam composite product having a density higher than 840 kg/mand a fiber content greater than 60% is manufactured. 2. The fiber-reinforced rigid polyurethane foam composite railway sleeper with fiber content of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the reinforcing fiber is one or more selected from the group consisting of glass fiber claim 1 , basalt fiber claim 1 , carbon fiber claim 1 , aramid fiber claim 1 , and steel fiber.3. The fiber-reinforced rigid polyurethane foam composite railway sleeper with fiber content of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the reinforcing fiber comprises a long fiber claim 1 , a short-cut fiber and a fiber felt.4. The fiber-reinforced rigid polyurethane foam composite railway sleeper with fiber content of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , the fiber-reinforced rigid polyurethane foam composite boards with fiber content are prepared by a continuous molding process claim 3 , and the continuous molding process comprises seven processes of unwinding the long fiber and the fiber felt claim 3 , injecting the polyurethane resin claim 3 , adding the short-cut fiber claim 3 , uniformly impregnating claim 3 , curing in a crawler type laminating ...

Random Mat and Fiber-Reinforced Composite Material Shaped Product

Provided is a fiber-reinforced composite material shaped product having isotropy and mechanical strength and a random mat used as an intermediate material thereof. 1. A random mat , comprising:reinforcing fibers having an average fiber length of 3 to 100 mm; anda thermoplastic resin, [ {'br': None, 'i': 'Ww<', '0.03 mm<5.0 mm\u2003\u2003(1);'}, 'i) a weight-average fiber width (Ww) of the reinforcing fibers satisfies the following Equation (1), 'ii) an average fiber width dispersion ratio (Ww/Wn) defined as a ratio of the weight-average fiber width (Ww) to a number-average fiber width (Wn) of the reinforcing fibers is 1.8 or more and 20.0 or less; and', 'iii) a weight-average fiber thickness of the reinforcing fibers is smaller than the weight-average fiber width (Ww)., 'wherein the reinforcing fibers satisfy the following i) to iii)2. The random mat according to claim 1 ,wherein the reinforcing fibers are at least one kind selected from the group consisting of a carbon fiber, an aramid fiber and a glass fiber.3. The random mat according to claim 1 , {'br': None, 'i': 'Ww<', '0.1 mm<3.0 mm\u2003\u2003(2).'}, 'wherein the weight-average fiber width (Ww) of the reinforcing fibers satisfies the following Equation (2)4. The random mat according to claim 1 ,wherein a fiber width distribution of the reinforcing fibers included in the random mat has at least two peaks.5. The random mat according to claim 4 ,wherein the fiber width distribution of the reinforcing fibers included in the random mat has at least two peaks,one peak is in a range of 0.01 mm or more and less than 0.50 mm of the fiber width, andanother peak is in a range of 0.50 mm or more and 2.00 mm or less of the fiber width.6. The random mat according to claim 4 ,wherein the fiber width distribution of the reinforcing fibers included in the random mat has at least two peaks,one peak is in a range of 0.10 mm or more and less than 1.00 mm of the fiber width, andanother peak is in a range of 1.00 mm or more and 5 ...

Method for producing a composite plastic part (ck)

The invention relates to a method for producing a composite plastic part (CK). A first fiber material (F 1 ) is impregnated with a polyamide matrix polymer (PAM), thereby obtaining a matrix composition (MZ), onto which a surface composition (OZ) is applied, and a first plastic component (K 1 ) is obtained. In a second step, a second plastic component (K 2 ) is molded on the first plastic component (K 1 ), whereby the composite plastic part (CK) is obtained. The invention further relates to the composite plastic part (CK) which can be obtained using the method according to the invention. The invention additionally relates to the use of polyethyleneimine (PEI) for improving the impregnation of the first fiber material (F 1 ) with the polyamide matrix polymer (PAM).

THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE

The invention relates to a thermoplastic composite based on: a thermoplastic polymer matrix comprising an amorphous polyester containing 1,4: 3,6-dianhydrohexitol units, an alicyclic diol and terephthalic acid; and thermoplastic fibers comprising a semi-crystalline polyester containing 1,4: 3,6-dianhydrohexitol units, an alicyclic diol and terephthalic acid. The invention also relates to the method for producing said composite. 1. A thermoplastic composite , comprising:a thermoplastic polymer matrix, said matrix comprising an amorphous thermoplastic polyester comprising at least one 1,4: 3,6-dianhydrohexitol unit (A), at least one alicyclic diol unit (B) other than the 1,4: 3,6-dianhydrohexitol units (A), at least one terephthalic acid unit (C), wherein the (A)/[(A)+(B)] molar ratio is at least 0.32 and at most 0.75, said polyester not containing any aliphatic non-cyclic diol units or comprising a molar amount of aliphatic non-cyclic diol units, relative to all the monomer units of the polyester, of less than 5%, and the reduced viscosity in solution (25° C.; phenol (50% m): ortho-dichlorobenzene (50% m); 5 g/l of polyester) of which is greater than 50 ml/g and;thermoplastic polymer fibers, said fibers comprising a semicrystalline thermoplastic polyester comprising at least one 1,4: 3,6-dianhydrohexitol unit (A), at least one alicyclic diol unit (B) other than the 1,4: 3,6-dianhydrohexitol units (A), at least one terephthalic acid unit (C), wherein the (A)/[(A)+(B)] molar ratio is at least 0.05 and at most 0.30, said polyester not containing any aliphatic non-cyclic diol units or comprising a molar amount of aliphatic non-cyclic diol units, relative to all the monomer units of the polyester, of less than 5%, and the reduced viscosity in solution (25° C.; phenol (50% m): ortho-dichlorobenzene (50% m); 5 g/l of polyester) of which is greater than 50 ml/g.2. The thermoplastic composite as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the alicyclic diol (B) is a diol chosen from 1 claim ...

V-BELT AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR

A V-belt (B) includes a rubber composition forming a portion () to be V-shaped side faces (). Organic nanofibers () and organic short fibers () are included in the rubber composition, and oriented along a belt width. In the rubber composition, a ratio of a storage modulus in a grain direction to a storage modulus in cross-grain direction is 5 or greater. 1. A V-belt comprisinga rubber composition forming a portion to be V-shaped side faces of the V-belt, whereinthe rubber composition includes nanofibers and organic short fibers oriented along a belt width of the V-belt, the nanofibers being organic fibers having a fiber diameter ranging from 300 μm to 1,000 μm, and the organic short fibers having a fiber diameter of 10 μm or larger, andin the rubber composition, a ratio of a storage modulus in a grain direction along the belt width to a storage modulus in a cross-grain direction along a belt length of the V-belt is 5 or greater, the storage modulus in the grain direction being measured based on JIS K6394 with the rubber composition stretched at a mean strain which is a strain under a load 1.3 times greater than a load at a strain of 1%, a strain amplitude of 0.1%, a frequency of 10 Hz, and a test temperature of 100° C., and the storage modulus in the cross-grain direction being measured based on JIS K6394 with the rubber composition stretched at the mean strain of 5%, the strain amplitude of 1%, the frequency of 10 Hz, and the test temperature of 100° C.2. The V-belt of claim 1 , whereinin the rubber composition, the ratio of the storage modulus in the grain direction along the belt width to the storage modulus in the cross-grain direction along the belt length is 10 or smaller, the storage modulus in the grain direction being measured based on JIS K6394 with the rubber composition stretched at the mean strain that is the strain under the load 1.3 times greater than the load at the strain of 1%, the strain amplitude of 0.1%, the frequency of 10 Hz, and the test ...

Methods of using phenolic fatty acid compound on a non-phenolic polymer

This invention relates to a process for making phenolic fatty acid compounds having a reduced phenolic ester content. The invention also relates to method for chemically bonding a phenolic resin with a non-phenolic polymer (e.g., a synthetic fabric). The method comprises contacting a phenolic fatty acid compound with a non-phenolic polymer to introduce a hydroxy phenyl functional group into the non-phenolic polymer; and reacting the hydroxy phenyl functional group contained in the non-phenolic polymer with a phenolic resin or a phenolic crosslinker composition capable of forming a phenolic resin, to chemically bond the phenolic resin with the non-phenolic polymer. The invention is particularly useful for making a synthetic fabric-reinforced article, such as synthetic fabric-reinforced rubber article, circuit board substrate, or fiberglass.

MODIFIED CELLULOSE NANOFIBER AND RUBBER COMPOSITION INCLUDING THE SAME

The present invention aims to provide a rubber composition having sufficient reinforcement and fatigue resistance even when a large strain is applied thereto, and the present invention is to provide a substituted carboxy group-containing modified cellulose nanofiber wherein at least part thereof has at least any one of a substituent represented by Formula (a): —CONH—Rand a substituent represented by Formula (b): —COO—R(in Formulae (a) and (b), Ris independently a Chydrocarbon having at least one unsaturated bond), and a rubber composition including the same. 2. The substituted carboxy group-containing modified cellulose nanofiber according to claim 1 , wherein the carboxy group-containing modified cellulose nanofiber is an oxidized cellulose nanofiber or a carboxymethylated cellulose nanofiber.3. The substituted carboxy group-containing modified cellulose nanofiber according to claim 2 , whereinthe carboxy group-containing modified cellulose nanofiber is an oxidized cellulose nanofiber; anda carboxy group content of the oxidized cellulose nanofiber is 0.6 mmol/g to 2.0 mmol/g with respect to a bone-dry mass of the oxidized cellulose nanofiber.4. The substituted carboxy group-containing modified cellulose nanofiber according to claim 2 , whereinthe carboxy group-containing modified cellulose nanofiber is a carboxymethylated cellulose nanofiber; anda degree of substitution with carboxymethyl group per glucose unit of the carboxymethylated cellulose nanofiber is 0.01 to 0.50.5. The substituted carboxy group-containing modified cellulose nanofiber according to claim 1 , wherein the substituted carboxy group-containing modified cellulose nanofiber is at least any one of an amidation product of an aliphatic unsaturated amine and the carboxy group-containing modified cellulose nanofiber and an esterification product of an aliphatic unsaturated alcohol and the carboxy group-containing modified cellulose nanofiber.6. The substituted carboxy group-containing modified ...

LAMINATED SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A laminated substrate obtained by laminating a carbon fiber reinforced resin substrate (a) containing a carbon fiber and a thermoplastic resin fiber and a glass fiber reinforced resin substrate (B) containing a glass fiber and a thermoplastic resin, wherein a content of the carbon fiber in the carbon fiber reinforced resin substrate (a) is 20% by mass or more and less than 100% by mass with respect to a total mass of the carbon fiber reinforced resin substrate (a), and the carbon fiber reinforced resin substrate (a) has an elongation percentage of from 20% to 150% at a maximum load point in a MD direction at a temperature of a melting point of a resin constituting the thermoplastic resin fiber+20° C., an elongation percentage of from 20% to 150% at a maximum load point in a TD direction, and a tensile stress of 1.0×10to 1.0×10MPa. 1: A laminated substrate obtained by laminating a carbon fiber reinforced resin substrate (a) comprising a carbon fiber and a thermoplastic resin fiber and a glass fiber reinforced resin substrate (B) comprising a glass fiber and a thermoplastic resin , whereina content of the carbon fiber in the carbon fiber reinforced resin substrate (a) is 20% by mass or more and less than 100% by mass with respect to a total mass of the carbon fiber reinforced resin substrate (a), and{'sup': −3', '−1, 'the carbon fiber reinforced resin substrate (a) has an elongation percentage of from 20% to 150% at a maximum load point in a MD direction at a temperature of a melting point of a resin constituting the thermoplastic resin fiber+20° C., an elongation percentage of from 20% to 150% at a maximum load point in a TD direction, and a tensile stress of 1.0×10to 1.0×10MPa.'}2: A laminated substrate , whereinadjacent surfaces of a carbon fiber reinforced resin substrate (A) comprising a carbon fiber and a thermoplastic resin and a glass fiber reinforced resin substrate (B) comprising a glass fiber and a thermoplastic resin are bonded to each other,an average ...

Liquid-crystalline resin composition and molded article

A liquid-crystalline resin composition is provided, containing: a liquid-crystalline resin; and a fibrous filler formed of crystalline polysaccharides, in which a 5% weight loss temperature of the fibrous filler is 280° C. or higher.

Polyurea-Urethane Cord Treatment for Power Transmission Belt and Belt

A belt with a tensile cord embedded in an elastomeric body, having a polyurea-urethane adhesive composition impregnating the cord and coating the fibers. The composition is reaction product of a polyurethane prepolymer and a diamine curative. The prepolymer is a reaction product of a compact, symmetric diisocyanate and a polyester, polyether, or polycarbonate polyol. The belt body may be of cast polyurethane, vulcanized rubber, or thermoplastic elastomer. The cord may have an adhesive overcoat. 1. A power transmission belt comprising: an elastomeric body , and a tensile cord embedded in the elastomeric body;with the tensile cord impregnated with a polyurea-urethane composition different from said elastomeric body, said tensile cord comprising the polyurea reaction product of:a polyurethane prepolymer; anda curative selected from the group consisting of diamines and water.2. The belt of wherein said composition is a crosslinked polyurea-urethane composition.3. The belt of wherein said tensile cord is a twisted tensile cord and said curative is a diamine.4. The belt of wherein said prepolymer comprises the reaction product of a diisocyanate and one or more polyols selected from the group consisting of polyester polyols claim 1 , polycarbonate polyols and polyether polyols.5. The belt of wherein said diisocyanate is selected from the group consisting of para-phenylene diisocyanate claim 4 , toluene diisocyanate claim 4 , and 4 claim 4 ,4′-methylene diphenyl diisocyanate.6. The belt of wherein said one or more polyols is selected from the group consisting of polyether polyols.7. The belt of wherein said tensile cord comprises a yarn comprising a plurality of carbon fibers with interstices between said carbon fibers claim 6 , and wherein said composition impregnates from 20% to 100% of the volume of said interstices and coats said carbon fibers.8. The belt of wherein said prepolymer comprises the reaction product of para-phenylene diisocyanate and a polyether polyol.9. ...

PRIMARY HOMO STAPLE FIBER USING MELT-MODIFIED POLYESTER IN STAPLE FIBER FORM

A primary homo staple fiber including a melt-modified polyester component having a melt temperature in the range of 100 degrees Celsius to 260 degrees Celsius and configured in staple fiber form. Also, a non-woven composite article including a primary homo staple fiber including a melt-modified polyester component configured in staple fiber form and having melt temperature in the range of 100 degrees Celsius to 260 degrees Celsius. Also, a non-woven composite article including a non-woven composite material, the non-woven composite material including a fibrous first component of singular fibers of melt-modified polyester configured in a staple fiber form, and a fibrous second component including one or more fibers of various type, the fibrous first and second components are blended together, and the melt-modified polyester includes a low melting point polyethylene terephthalate (LPET) polyester as a primary binder in the non-woven composite material. 1. A primary homo staple fiber comprising:a melt-modified polyester component, wherein the melt-modified polyester component has a melt temperature in the range of 100 degrees Celsius to 260 degrees Celsius;wherein the melt-modified polyester component is configured in staple fiber form.2. The primary homo staple fiber of claim 1 , wherein the melt-modified polyester component comprises a low melting point polyethylene terephthalate (LPET) polyester fiber adapted for use as the primary binder in a non-woven composite formulation.3. The primary homo staple fiber of claim 1 , wherein the melt-modified polyester component defines a binder having a melt temperature in the range of 110 degrees Celsius to 227 degrees Celsius.4. The primary homo staple fiber of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one material selected from the group consisting of glass fibers, carbon fibers, natural fibers, basalt fiber, synthetic non-melt fibers, polyester fibers, non-melt fibers, and high-temperature fibers;wherein the selected material ...

METHOD FOR PREPARING A CHITOSAN-BASED MATRIX COMPRISING A FIBER REINFORCEMENT MEMBER

The present invention relates to a method for preparing a chitosan-based matrix () comprising the following steps: 115-. (canceled)16. A method for preparing a chitosan-based matrix comprising a fiber reinforcement member embedded in the matrix comprising:a) providing one or more solutions including chitosan,b) obtaining two separate chitosan porous layers from lyophilisation of the one or more solutions of chitosan,c) neutralizing the chitosan porous layers of b),d) washing the chitosan porous layers of c),e) applying an acid to a face of each of the chitosan porous layers of d),f) positioning a fiber reinforcement member between the two acidified faces of the two chitosan porous layers of e),g) drying the two chitosan porous layers and the fiber reinforcement member of f) to obtain a matrix having the fiber reinforcement member embedded therein.17. The method according to claim 16 , wherein providing one or more solutions including chitosan comprises a solution of chitosan in water claim 16 , the chitosan including a concentration in the solution ranging from 0.1% to 10% by weight claim 16 , relative to a total weight of the solution.18. The method according to claim 16 , wherein providing one or more solutions including chitosan comprises a solution of chitosan in water claim 16 , the chitosan including a concentration in the solution ranging from 0.5% to 3% by weight claim 16 , relative to a total weight of the solution.19. The method according to claim 16 , wherein providing one or more solutions including chitosan comprises a solution of chitosan in water claim 16 , the chitosan including a concentration in the solution ranging from 0.8% to 1% by weight claim 16 , relative to a total weight of the solution.20. The method according to claim 16 , further comprising adjusting a pH of the one or more solutions in a) to a value ranging from 3 to 5.21. The method according to claim 16 , further comprising adjusting a pH of the one or more solutions in a) to a value ...

PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A MONOLAYER COMPOSITE ARTICLE, THE MONOLAYER COMPOSITE ARTICLE AND A BALLISTIC-RESISTANT ARTICLE

Process for the production of a monolayer composite article comprising an unidirectional array of high performance polyolefin fibers, the process comprising the steps of 1. Process for the production of a monolayer composite article comprising an unidirectional array of high performance polyolefin fibers , the process comprising the steps of(a) positioning of the fibers in a coplanar, parallel fashion(b) consolidation of the fibers to obtain the monolayer composite article, whereinthe process comprises after the step (a) of positioning of the fibers and before or after the step (b) of consolidation of the fibers, a step in which the fibers are stretched.2. Process for the production of a monolayer composite article according to claim 1 , wherein a plastic matrix material is used for the consolidation.3. Process for the production of a monolayer composite article according to claim 2 , wherein the fibers are consolidated by embedding the fibers partially or wholly in a plastic matrix material.4. Process for the production of a monolayer composite article according to claim 1 , wherein the stretching of the fibers takes place by increasing the transport velocity of the fibers at a position in the process line for the production of the monolayer composite article.5. Process for the production of a monolayer composite article according to claim 4 , wherein the increase in the transport velocity is accomplished by transporting the fibers over at least a first and at least a subsequent second transportation roll claim 4 , the second transportation roll having a tangential velocity at its surface that is higher than the tangential velocity at its surface of the first roll.6. Process for the production of a monolayer composite article according to claim 4 , wherein the increase in transport velocity is at most a factor of 3.7. Process for the production of a monolayer composite article according to claim 4 , wherein the increase in transport velocity is at least a factor of ...

NON CONDUCTIVE RUBBER HOSE

A non-conductive rubber hose is provided exhibiting lower conductivity compared to conventional EPDM hose, and reduced stiffness compared to conventional non-conductive thermoplastic hose. The hose is useful for applications such as in hydraulics for boom trucks, and for coolant in plasma cutting tools. 1. A rubber hose comprisinga hose body comprising at least one layer formed from a first composition comprisingan EPDM polymer; anda resistive filler.2. The rubber hose according to claim 1 , wherein the first composition further comprises a filler activator.3. The rubber hose according to claim 1 , wherein the rubber hose is capable of meeting the performance requirements of IEC 60974-7 (Torch standard) claim 1 , or wherein the hose passes the insulation resistance and Hipot test to 30 kV peak for 1 minute by exhibiting no dielectric breakdown.4. The rubber hose according to claim 2 , wherein the first composition comprises a weight ratio of resistive filler to filler activator from about 100:1 to about 5:1.5. The rubber hose according to claim 2 , wherein the first composition further comprises a silane-treated filler and an additional filler.6. The rubber hose according to claim 5 , wherein the weight ratio of silane-treated filler to additional filler is from about 1:10-10:1.7. The rubber hose according to claim 1 , wherein the EPDM polymer in the first composition comprises low ethylene EPDM polymer and high ethylene EPDM polymer in a weight ratio of about 10:1 to about 1:1.8. The rubber hose according to claim 1 , wherein the hose further comprises a reinforcement layer.9. The rubber hose according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement layer is a textile braid claim 1 , wherein the textile is selected from the group consisting of aramid claim 1 , rayon claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , cotton claim 1 , and polyester braid.10. The rubber hose according to claim 1 , further comprising an outer cover layer prepared from a second composition.11. The rubber hose according ...

PLASTICIZER IMPROVING DYNAMIC FATIGUE PERFORMANCE IN FIBER REINFORCED ELASTOMERS

The dynamic fatigue and hysteresis performances of fiber reinforced rubber compounds are compared using different plasticizers. Fiber reinforced rubber compounds including a non-linear functionalized fatty acid ester, preferably a trimellitate, and more preferably Tris (2-Ethylhexyl) Trimellitate (TOTM) are shown to demonstrate greatly improved dynamic fatigue and hysteretic performance as compared to reference fiber reinforced rubber compounds including conventional reference plasticizers such as Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP). 1. A stator for use in a positive displacement motor or a progressing cavity pump , the stator comprising:a stator tube having interior helical pathways therein, the helical pathways extending in a longitudinal direction along the stator tube, the stator tube further including a first rubber compound;the first rubber compound including fiber reinforcement;the first rubber compound further including a first plasticizer, the first plasticizer selected from the group consisting of non-linear functionalized fatty acid esters.2. The stator of claim 1 , in which claim 1 , for strains on the first rubber compound in a range between about 0.4 degrees and 1.4 degrees claim 1 , the first rubber compound has a tan delta at least 10% lower than a reference tan delta claim 1 ,wherein the reference tan delta is for corresponding strains on a reference rubber compound between about 0.4 degrees and 1.4 degrees, wherein the reference rubber compound is the first rubber compound modified to include, in place of the first plasticizer, a reference plasticizer selected from the group consisting of Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP), linear fatty acid esters, adipates, sebacates, maleates and phthalates.3. The stator of claim 1 , in which claim 1 , for strains on the first rubber compound in a range between about 0.4 degrees and 1.4 degrees claim 1 , the first rubber compound has a lower tan delta than a reference tan delta claim 1 ,wherein the reference tan delta is for ...

HEAT ACTIVATED REINFORCING FABRIC CONFIGURED FOR INTUMESCENT MATERIAL EXPANSION

A reinforcing fabric configured for intumescent material expansion includes a woven fabric. The woven fabric has a plurality of composite yarns. Each composite yarn includes a fire resistant component and a crimping component. The crimping component is bonded to the fire resistant component, where the fire resistant component is in a crimped state and the crimping component is in a relaxed state when bonded. The woven fabric is woven with the plurality of the composite yarns with the fire resistant component maintained in the crimped state and the crimping component maintained in the relaxed state in each of the composite yarns. When the woven fabric is imbedded in an intumescent material, the woven fabric is configured to reinforce the intumescent material during heat expansion, and mechanical loads from the expanding intumescent material, in a controlled and predictable manner. 1. A reinforcing fabric configured for intumescent material expansion comprising: a fire resistant component; and', 'a crimping component bonded to the fire resistant component, where the fire resistant component is in a crimped state and the crimping component is in a relaxed state when bonded;', 'the woven fabric is woven with the plurality of composite yarns with the fire resistant component maintained in the crimped state and the crimping component maintained in the relaxed state in each of the plurality of composite yarns;, 'a woven fabric comprising a plurality of composite yarns, each composite yarn includingwherein, when the woven fabric is imbedded in an intumescent material, the woven fabric is configured to reinforce the intumescent material during heat expansion, and mechanical loads from the expanding intumescent material, in a controlled and predictable manner.2. The reinforcing fabric of claim 1 , wherein when the woven fabric is imbedded in the intumescent material and is subjected to heat where the intumescent material expands claim 1 , forces of expansion of the ...

METHOD FOR PREPARING LONG FIBER-REINFORCING OLEFIN POLYMER AND LONG FIBER

The present invention provides a method for preparing an olefin polymer which can exhibit excellent isotacticity in a high yield and thus is suitable for use in reinforcing a long fiber, and a long fiber comprising an olefin polymer produced according to the above preparation method. 2. The method for preparing a long fiber-reinforcing olefin polymer according to claim 1 , wherein the supported catalyst is a catalyst in which a cocatalyst of Chemical Formula 2 claim 1 , a transition metal compound of Chemical Formula 1 claim 1 , a cocatalyst of Chemical Formula 3 are sequentially supported on a carrier.3. The method for preparing a long fiber-reinforcing olefin polymer according to claim 1 , wherein a catalyst including a transition metal compound in which Rand Rin Chemical Formula 1 are each independently one of a linear alkyl having 1 to 3 carbon atoms is used.4. The method for preparing a long fiber-reinforcing olefin polymer according to claim 1 , wherein a catalyst including a transition metal compound in which Rand Rin Chemical Formula 1 are each independently one of a branched alkyl having 3 to 6 carbon atoms.5. The method for preparing a long fiber-reinforcing olefin polymer according to claim 1 , wherein a catalyst including a transition metal compound in which Rin Chemical Formula 1 is one of a branched chain alkyl having 3 to 6 carbon atoms and n is an integer between 3 and 9 is used.6. The method for preparing a long fiber-reinforcing olefin polymer according to claim 1 , wherein a catalyst including a transition metal compound in which Rin Chemical Formula 1 is one of a linear alkyl having 1 to 3 carbon atoms is used.7. The method for preparing a long fiber-reinforcing olefin polymer according to claim 1 , wherein a catalyst in which M in Chemical Formula 1 is one of Group 4 transition metals is used.8. The method for preparing a long fiber-reinforcing olefin polymer according to claim 1 , wherein silica claim 1 , alumina claim 1 , magnesia claim 1 , or ...

GREEN EPOXY RESIN WITH BIOBINDER FROM MANURE

A curable green epoxy resin composition is described. More particularly, the curable green epoxy resin composition includes a biobinder isolated from bio-oil produced from animal waste, such as from swine manure. The biobinder can act as a curing agent for an epoxy resin component in the resin composition. Cured green epoxy resins, prepregs containing the curable green epoxy resin, and related composite materials are described. In addition, methods of preparing the curable green epoxy resin composition and of curing the curable green epoxy resin. 1. A curable epoxy resin composition comprising:(a) an epoxy resin component; and(b) a biobinder isolated from a bio-oil produced from animal waste, optionally beef manure, dairy manure, swine manure, sheep manure, poultry manure, or a combination thereof.2. The curable epoxy resin composition of claim 1 , wherein the epoxy resin component comprises one or more of epichlorohydrin claim 1 , bisphenol A claim 1 , and Bisphenol F.3. The curable epoxy resin composition of claim 1 , wherein the biobinder is isolated from a bio-oil produced from swine manure.4. The curable epoxy resin composition of claim 3 , wherein the biobinder is free of compounds having a boiling point at 3 mm Hg of 60° C. or less.5. The curable epoxy resin composition of claim 1 , wherein the curable epoxy resin composition comprises at least about 15% by weight of biobinder.6. The curable epoxy resin composition of claim 5 , wherein the curable epoxy resin composition comprises about 30% by weight of the biobinder.7. The curable epoxy resin composition of claim 1 , further comprising one or more additional performance enhancing or modifying agents claim 1 , optionally wherein the one or more additional performance enhancing or modifying agents are selected from the group consisting of a non-epoxy resin claim 1 , a flexibilizer claim 1 , a stabilizer claim 1 , a flow promoter claim 1 , a toughening agent claim 1 , an accelerator claim 1 , a core shell ...

LAMINATE AND FIBER-REINFORCED RESIN COMPOSITE OBTAINED THEREFROM

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a laminate excellent in terms of rigidity and low specific gravity and a fiber-reinforced composite obtained from the laminate. The present invention relates to a laminate which comprises a fibrous sheet for reinforcement and a thermoplastic resin sheet, characterized in that (i) the thermoplastic resin sheet is a polypropylene resin composition comprising (A) 70-95 parts by weight of a polypropylene resin (A ingredient) and (B) 30-5 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (B ingredient) and (ii) the fibrous sheet for reinforcement is constituted of reinforcing fibers, the content of which is 20-150 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of resin ingredients comprising the A ingredient and B ingredient. 1. A laminate of a reinforcing fiber sheet and a thermoplastic resin sheet; wherein ,(i) the thermoplastic resin sheet is a polypropylene resin composition composed of (A) 70 parts by weight to 95 parts by weight of polypropylene resin (Component A) and (B) 30 parts by weight to 5 parts by weight of polycarbonate resin (Component B), and(ii) the content of reinforcing fiber constituting the reinforcing fiber sheet is 20 parts by weight to 150 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the resin component composed of Component A and Component B.3. The laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the polypropylene resin composition further comprises (C) a modified polyolefin resin (Component C) at 1 part by weight to 100 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the resin component composed of Component A and Component B.4. The laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the polypropylene resin composition further comprises (D) a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer (Component D) at 1 part by weight to 20 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the resin component composed of Component A and Component B.5. The laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing fiber sheet is a woven knit fabric claim ...

Consumable filaments having reversible reinforcement for extrusion-based additive manufacturing

A consumable assembly for use with an additive manufacturing system to print three-dimensional parts, the consumable assembly including a supply device (e.g., a spool) and a filament supported by the supply device, where the filament has a composition comprising one or more elastomers and one or more reinforcing additives, and a filament geometry configured to be received by a liquefier assembly of the additive manufacturing system. The composition is preferably configured to be thermally and/or chemically modified to reduce its flexural modulus.

EPOXY RESIN SYSTEM FOR MAKING FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITES

A two-component curable epoxy resin system having an epoxy component containing a unique combination of two or more epoxy resins with at least one of the epoxy resins being an epoxy novolac type resin. The composite made from such resin system exhibits high glass transition temperature. 1) A curable resin system comprising:i. an epoxy resin component having two or more epoxy resins wherein at least one of the two or more resins is a tetraglycidyl ether of an alkylene dianiline and the other of the two or more resins is selected from (a) a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A or bisphenol F, (b) a novolac resin having an average of glycidyl groups per molecule in a range of more than 2 to up to 4, (c) a diglycidyl ether of a linear aliphatic diol, or (d) combinations or two or more of (a)-(c) provided that the amount of component (b) is less than 50% by weight of the epoxy resin component;ii. a hardener component which is a cycloaliphatic compound having two or more amine groups.2) The curable resin system of wherein the composition further comprises a catalyst.3) The curable resin system of wherein the catalyst comprises at least one of imidazole or a compound with an imidazoline ring structure and the catalyst is part of the hardener component.4) The curable resin system of wherein the epoxy resin component contains the tetraglycidyl ether of an alkylene dianiline in an amount of from 20-95 weight percent based on total weight of the epoxy resin component.5) The curable resin system of wherein the catalyst is present in amounts of 0.1-20 weight percent based on total combined weight of the hardener and catalyst.6) The curable resin system of wherein the epoxy resin component comprises from 20 to 70 weight percent of the tetraglycidyl ether of an alkylene dianiline claim 1 , from 5 to 60 weight percent of the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A claim 1 , and from 5 to 50 weight percent of the novolac resin having an average content ranging from 3 to 4 glycidyl groups per ...

HARDENER COMPOSITION AND ASSOCIATED FORMING METHOD, UNCURED AND CURED EPOXY RESIN COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLE

A hardener composition is prepared by blending a low intrinsic viscosity hydroxyl-diterminated poly(phenylene ether), and an anhydride having structure (1) where q, R, and X are defined herein. The hardener composition exhibits glass transition temperature of −46 to +110° C., which is characteristic of the blend and distinct from the glass transition temperatures of the individual components. Also described are a method of forming the hardener composition, a curable epoxy composition incorporating the hardener composition, a cured composition formed from the curable epoxy composition, and an article that includes the cured composition. 2. The hardener composition of claim 1 , excluding epoxy resin.4. The hardener composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydroxyl-diterminated poly(phenylene ether) comprises a copolymer of 2 claim 1 ,6-xylenol and 2 claim 1 ,2-bis(3 claim 1 ,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propane.5. The hardener composition of claim 1 , wherein q is 1.6. The hardener composition of claim 1 , wherein the anhydride having structure (1) is selected from the group consisting of 5-norbornene-2 claim 1 ,3-dicarboxylic anhydride claim 1 , methyl-5-norbornene-2 claim 1 ,3-dicarboxylic anhydride claim 1 , ethyl-5-norbornene-2 claim 1 ,3-dicarboxylic anhydride claim 1 , propyl-5-norbornene-2 claim 1 ,3-dicarboxylic anhydride claim 1 , iso-propyl-5-norbornene-2 claim 1 ,3-dicarboxylic anhydride claim 1 , butyl-5-norbornene-2 claim 1 ,3-dicarboxylic anhydride claim 1 , sec-butyl-5-norbornene-2 claim 1 ,3-dicarboxylic anhydride claim 1 , tent-butyl-5-norbornene-2 claim 1 ,3-dicarboxylic anhydride claim 1 , pentyl-5-norbornene-2 claim 1 ,3-dicarboxylic anhydride claim 1 , neo-pentyl-5-norbornene-2 claim 1 ,3-dicarboxylic anhydride claim 1 , hexyl-5-norbornene-2 claim 1 ,3-dicarboxylic anhydride claim 1 , cyclohexyl-5-norbornene-2 claim 1 ,3-dicarboxylic anhydride claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. The hardener composition of claim 1 , wherein q is 1 claim 1 , Ris methyl ...

RESIN COMPOSITION FOR FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTIC, CURED PRODUCT THEREOF, FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTIC CONTAINING SAID CURED PRODUCT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING FIBER-REINFORCED PLASTIC

A resin composition for fiber reinforced plastic which is a resin composition comprising an epoxy resin (A), a cyanate resin (B) and a liquid aromatic amine curing agent (C), and, as necessary, further an active energy radiation absorbable component (D), wherein 20 to 100 percent by mass of the aforementioned epoxy resin (A) is an epoxy compound expressed by the following general formula (1), a cured product obtained by curing a composition containing said resin composition and a high-strength fiber-reinforced plastic; 2. The resin composition for fiber reinforced plastic according to claim 1 , wherein an active energy radiation absorbable component (D) is further contained.3. The resin composition for fiber reinforced plastic according to claim 1 , wherein 3 to 15 percent by mass of dicyclopentadiene type epoxy resin is contained in the aforementioned epoxy resin (A).6. The resin composition for fiber reinforced plastic according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of cyanate resin (B) used is 50 to 120 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of epoxy compound containing an epoxy group in the composition.7. The resin composition for fiber reinforced plastic according to claim 1 , wherein the aromatic amine curing agent (C) claim 1 , which is liquid at 25° C. claim 1 , is at least one compound selected from diaminodiphenylmethane claim 1 , diaminodiethyl diphenylmethane claim 1 , and diaminodiethyltoluene.8. The resin composition for fiber reinforced plastic according to claim 1 , wherein the amount used of the aromatic amine curing agent (C) claim 1 , which is liquid at 25° C. claim 1 , ranges from 40 to 90 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the total amount of epoxy compound having an epoxy group in the composition.9. The resin composition for fiber reinforced plastic according to claim 2 , wherein the active energy radiation absorbable component (D) is a nigrosine compound.10. The resin composition for fiber reinforced plastic ...

Fiber-reinforced molding compounds and methods of forming and using the same

A method of forming a fiber-reinforced molding compound. The method includes establishing a melt stream of a source material including a first polymeric material having a first melt temperature in an extruder and dosing a composite material into the melt stream. The composite material includes pre-impregnated reinforcing fibers comprising reinforcing filaments and a second polymeric material having a second melt temperature greater than the first melt temperature. The composite material has at least 30% of the reinforcing filaments protected by the polymeric material such that the polymeric material surrounds each filament completely forming a barrier between it and an adjacent filament in the at least 30% of the filaments. The temperature of the melt stream at dosing is below the second melt temperature. The method includes forming a molding compound from the source and composite materials. The method includes dispensing the molding compound to produce a part.

HYBRID COMPOSITE

A hybrid composite comprising a thermoplastic or thermoset matrix in which brittle and ductile fibers are present, wherein the fibers are configured such that the ductile fibers of the hybrid composite dissipate energy at a impact or overload by plastic deformation of the ductile fibers and show residual properties after impact or overload. 120.-. (canceled)21. A hybrid composite , the hybrid composite comprising:a thermoplastic or thermoset matrix in which brittle and ductile fibers are present,wherein the ductile fibers are present individually or contained in a yarn having a twisting angle of less than 5° or being untwisted, the stiffness of the brittle and ductile fibers is greater than 150 GPa, the ductile fibers have a elongation at break being larger than 5%,the fibers being configured such that the ductile fibers of the hybrid composite on impact or overload dissipate energy by plastic deformation of the ductile fibers and the hybrid composite retains integrity after impact or overload.22. The hybrid composite according to claim 21 , wherein the fiber volume fraction of the ductile fibers is less than 50% of the total amount of fibers claim 21 , preferably less than 20% claim 21 , for example between 3% and 10%.23. The hybrid composite according to claim 21 , wherein the stiffness of the brittle and ductile fibers is larger than 190 Gpa and/or wherein the elongation at break of the ductile fiber is greater than 15%.24. The hybrid composite according to claim 21 , wherein the fibers preferably have a diameter of less than 100 μm and preferably less than 40 μm and/or wherein fibers are packed close together.25. The hybrid composite according to claim 21 , wherein the brittle and/or ductile fibers have a rough and/or irregular surface so that they bond better to the matrix.26. The hybrid composite according to claim 21 , wherein the ductile fibers comprise polygonal cross sections and fit well when the ductile fibers are placed unidirectionally and realize a ...

RESIN COMPOSITION FOR RESIN MOLDING, AND RESIN MOLDING

A resin molding including a polyolefin, a polyamide in a content of 1 part by mass to 50 parts by mass per 100 parts of the polyolefin, carbon fibers in a content of 1 part by mass to 50 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the polyolefin, organic fibers in a content of 1 part by mass to 20 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the polyolefin, and a carboxylic anhydride-modified polyolefin as a compatibilizer in a content of 1 part by mass to 10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the polyolefin, where a proportion of a carbon fiber and an organic fiber each having a fiber length in a range of 1 mm to 20 mm to all the carbon fibers and the organic fibers is 1% to 20% by number. 1. A resin molding comprising:a polyolefin;a polyamide in a content of 1 part by mass to 50 parts by mass per 100 parts of the polyolefin;carbon fibers in a content of 1 part by mass to 50 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the polyolefin;organic fibers in a content of 1 part by mass to 20 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the polyolefin, the organic fibers having an average fiber length of 1 mm to 20 mm; anda carboxylic anhydride-modified polyolefin as a compatibilizer in a content of 1 part by mass to 10 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the polyolefin,wherein a proportion of a carbon fiber and an organic fiber each having a fiber length in a range of 1 mm to 20 mm to all the carbon fibers and the organic fibers is 1% to 20% by number.2. The resin molding according to claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin is at least one selected from the group consisting of polypropylene claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.3. The resin molding according to claim 1 , wherein the compatibilizer is at least one modified polyolefin selected from the group consisting of a modified polypropylene claim 1 , a modified polyethylene claim 1 , and a modified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer claim 1 , and the modified polyolefin has a modified moiety containing a ...

Reinforced polymeric articles

Polymeric article reinforced with a reinforcing component. The reinforcing component includes a composition made from at least one polymer and graphene sheets.

CARBON FIBER RANDOM MAT AND CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE MATERIAL

A random mat material including fiber bundles, said fiber bundles including fibers having an average fiber length of 5 to 100 mm, and having an average number N of fibers in the fiber bundle that satisfies: 115.-. (canceled)17. The random mat according to claim 16 , wherein the standard deviation SDof the number of fibers in a fiber bundle satisfies:{'br': None, 'sub': 'N', '2,000 Подробнее

RESIN COMPOSITION

A resin composition which comprises a polyarylene sulfide resin having a reduced chlorine content and a reduced sodium content and a filler and is excellent in weld strength and moist heat resistance while it retains the excellent characteristic properties of the polyarylene sulfide resin. The resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of the polyarylene sulfide resin (component A) and 10 to 300 parts by weight of the filler (component B) and has a total chlorine content of not more than 500 ppm and a total sodium content of not more than 39 ppm. 1. A resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyarylene sulfide resin (component A) and 10 to 300 parts by weight of a filler (component B) and having a total chlorine content of not more than 500 ppm and a total sodium content of not more than 39 ppm.2. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the component A is a polyarylene sulfide resin having a total chlorine content of not more than 500 ppm and a total sodium content of not more than 39 ppm.3. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the component A is a polyarylene sulfide resin having a total chlorine content of not more than 50 ppm and a total sodium content of not more than 8 ppm.4. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the component A has a dispersity (Mw/Mn) represented by weight average molecular weight (Mw) and number average molecular weight (Mn) of not less than 2.7.5. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the component A is a polyarylene sulfide resin obtained by polymerizing a diiodoaryl compound claim 1 , solid sulfur and a polymerization terminator without using a polar solvent by direct heating.6. The resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the component B is at least one filler selected from the group consisting of a fibrous filler (component B-1) and a filler (component B-2) except for fibrous fillers.7. The resin composition according to claim 6 , wherein the component ...

Silicone Breast Implant with Reinforcing Fibers

Subject of the invention is a medical implant comprising a fiber reinforced silicone comprising (A) a silicone matrix and (B) fibers embedded in the silicone matrix, wherein the fibers comprise a comb polymer having a base polymer and side chains, wherein the base polymer is an organic polymer and the side chains comprise polysiloxanes. The invention also relates to outer shells of breast implants and uses and methods.

Latex Bonded Textile Fiber Structure for Construction Applications

The present invention relates to a textile fiber structure comprising man-made fibers fortified by a binder comprising a polymer latex obtained from the emulsion polymerization in aqueous medium of a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising: 1. A textile fiber structure comprising man-made fibers fortified by a binder comprising a polymer latex obtained from the emulsion polymerization in aqueous medium of a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising:(a) an aliphatic conjugated diene;(b) a vinyl aromatic compound;(c) an ethylenically unsaturated silane bearing at least one silicon bonded hydrolysable group; and(d) 0.1 to 8 wt. % of at least one ethylenically unsaturated acid based on the total weight of ethylenically unsaturated monomers.2. The textile fiber structure of claim 1 , wherein the binder is free of formaldehyde emitting components claim 1 , and/or wherein the polymer latex is the sole binder.4. The textile fiber structure of claim 1 , whereinthe man-made fibers are selected from organic polymer fibers and glass fibers, wherein the organic polymer fibers are selected from fibers comprising polyester, polyetherester, polyurethane, polybutylene terephthalate, hydroxyl functionalized polyolefins comprising (meth)acrylic acid-g-propylene, polyvinyl alcohol or it's acetals or ketals, nylon 6, nylon 66, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyarylene sulphide, polyether ether ketone, graphitic carbon, particularly activated fibrous carbon, glassy carbon fiber, graphite-epoxy blends, fullerne type carbon, acrylic fibers, modacrylic fibers, aramid or kevlar fibers, nomex fibers, spandex fibers, poly acrylonitrile, chemically modified polycarbonate fibers, chemically treated vinylidine fibers, chemically treated vinyon or saran PVC fibers, artificial polyisoprene or combinations thereof.5. The textile fiber structure of claim 1 , wherein the fiber structure is selected from non-woven structures and woven structures.6. (canceled)7. The ...

Filled polymeric resin materials and methods of making

The present disclosure provides for articles formed of a filled polymeric resin material. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to polymeric resin materials that include a filler that includes of a mixture of cured rubber granules, foam granules, and/or textile fibers. The filler can be suspended in and/or encapsulated by the polymeric resin material. The polymeric resin material, the filler, or both can include waste or scrap material from manufacturing or from ground post-consumer waste.

ARTICLE REINFORCED BY MULTI-DIMENSIONAL FIBERS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE ARTICLE

In order to solve problems of strength and volume of part, the invention provides an article reinforced by multi-dimensional fibers and a method for manufacturing the article. The article includes a core portion and a shell layer portion. The core portion is made of thermoplastic resin and the fibers in which a majority of and a minority of the fibers are respectively arranged in a major and a minor directions. The method includes: preparing a core portion made of thermoplastic resin and the fibers in which a majority of and a minority of the fibers are respectively arranged in a major and a minor directions, loading the core portion into a mold, and forming a shell layer portion in the mold to enclose the core portion. The article manufactured by the method of this invention can reduce the weight and increase the strength of the parts.

COMPOSITES FOR LOAD-BEARING APPLICATIONS

A load-bearing bone fixation composite includes a polymer matrix, a plurality of polymer fibers aligned along a common axis and disposed in the polymer matrix, wherein the polymer matrix binds the surface of the polymer fibers, and a plurality of high aspect ratio nanorods coating at least a portion of each of the polymer fibers, wherein the long axis of at least a portion of the nanorods is aligned with the common axis, and wherein the high aspect nanorods have an aspect ratio of 10 or greater. Further included is a bone fixation device including the foregoing composite. A method of bone fixation comprises affixing the foregoing composite to a site of a load-bearing bone fracture, or maxillofacial bone fracture. Also included are methods of making the composites. 1. A load-bearing bone fixation composite , comprisinga polymer matrix,a plurality of polymer fibers aligned along a common axis and disposed in the polymer matrix, wherein the polymer matrix binds the surface of the polymer fibers, anda plurality of high aspect ratio nanorods coating at least a portion of each of the polymer fibers, wherein the long axis of at least a portion of the nanorods is aligned with the common axis, and wherein the high aspect nanorods have an aspect ratio of 10 or greater.2. The composite of claim 1 , wherein the polymer matrix comprises polylactic acid (PLA) claim 1 , poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The composite of claim 1 , wherein the polymer matrix comprises about 5 to about 40% of the volume of the composite.4. The composite of claim 1 , wherein the polymer fibers comprise poly(L-lactic) acid (PLLA) fibers claim 1 , silk fibroin fibers claim 1 , polyglycolic acid (PGA) fibers claim 1 , polydioxanone (PDO) fibers claim 1 , or a combination thereof.5Bombyx mori. The composite of claim 1 , wherein the polymer fibers comprise degummed silkworm fibers.6. The composite of claim 1 , wherein the polymer fibers comprise about 30 to about 70% of the ...

ADHESIVE TREATMENT FOR FIBER FOR POLYMER REINFORCEMENT AND REINFORCED PRODUCTS

An aqueous adhesive composition for treating a reinforcing fiber for bonding to a thermosetting polymer matrix and products made therefrom such as power transmission belts. The adhesive composition includes: water as the solvent or dispersing medium; a polyelectrolyte co-curable with the polymer matrix; a primer material compatible with the fiber and co-curable with the polyelectrolyte; and optionally a rubber curative compatible with the polyelectrolyte and the polymer matrix. A fiber-reinforced, composite polymer system may thus include a thermosetting polymer matrix, a reinforcing fiber embedded therein, and an adhesive composition coating the fiber; the adhesive composition including a polyelectrolyte co-curable with the polymer matrix and a primer material compatible with the fiber and co-curable with the polyelectrolyte. The adhesive composition may include a curative compatible with the polyelectrolyte. In one preferred embodiment, the invention is an aqueous adhesive composition including water, an epoxy resin, a maleated polybutadiene derivative, and a curative. 1. An elastomeric composition comprising an elastomer matrix and a fiber reinforcing said elastomer matrix; said fiber having been treated , followed by drying , with an aqueous adhesive composition comprising:water as the solvent or dispersing medium; a polyelectrolyte co-curable with the elastomer matrix;a primer material compatible with the fiber and co-curable with the polyelectrolyte; anda curative compatible with the polyelectrolyte and the elastomer matrix.2. The elastomeric composition of wherein said polyelectrolyte comprises a polymer backbone with pendant electrolyte groups comprising salts of organic acid groups.3. The elastomeric composition of wherein the polyelectrolyte comprises unsaturation in the polymer backbone or in side groups.4. The elastomeric composition of wherein the polymer backbone comprises a diene monomer.5. The elastomeric composition of wherein the polymer backbone ...

A COMPOSITES PRODUCT; A PULTRUSION CONTINUOUS METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THEREOF

The composite pultruded products either in “I” profile or “Plate” profile of higher cross sectional area where said products consisting essentially synthetic polyester felts as core impregnated with a resin system comprises of at least one resin, curing system comprising a curing agent and an accelerator, a filler, a thinner, pigment or any other additives; encapsulated between bi-directionally and/or uni-directionally oriented synthetic fabric selected from polyester, carbon, aramid, glass, basalt and mixtures thereof impregnated with said resin system are provided. In another composite pultruded products either in “I” profile or “Plate” profile of higher cross sectional area where said products consisting of plank of short fibers bagasse premixed with the said resin system as core is enclosed between the synthetic polyester felts impregnated with the resin system which is further enclosed between bi-directionally and/or uni-directionally oriented synthetic fabric selected from polyester, carbon, aramid, glass, basalt and mixtures thereof impregnated with the resin system. The system and method for the preparation of said composite pultruded products are also illustrated herein. These products lead to a significant reduction in weight and reduction in density with higher stiffness and bending strength. The present composite products are encapsulated by fabrics in the peripheral area bringing more integrity uniformity of synthetic polyester felt materials. This leads to a significant cost reduction without sacrificing much tensile strength. 1. A composite pultruded product , said product consisting essentially synthetic polyester felts as core impregnated with a resin system encapsulated between bi-directionally and/or uni-directionally oriented synthetic fabric selected from polyester , carbon , aramid , glass , basalt and mixtures thereof impregnated with a resin system;{'figref': [{'@idref': 'DRAWINGS', 'FIG. 1'}, {'@idref': 'DRAWINGS', 'FIG. 2'}], 'said ...