Rapid Cure Composites

Materials, Processing and Manufacturing

Nishar Hameed, Mazhar Peerzada, Nisa V Salim, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Nisa V. Salim

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 2023
• Print ISBN: 9780323983372
• eBook ISBN: 9780323985352
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Materials Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Rapid Cure Composites: Materials, Processing and Manufacturing presents up-to-date information on the design criteria to formulate matrix systems for rapid curing. Emphasis is placed on the role different materials [resin compound and fiber reinforcement] play in developing fast curing composites, assessment of current and novel manufacturing techniques for adapting fast curing processes, the comparison between conventional curing and rapid curing, and different applications in various industrial sectors [e.g., aerospace, automotive, renewables and marine]. The book will be an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers working in the field of composite materials, processing and manufacturing organizations, materials scientists, and more. Polymer composites are widely used in several industries, including aerospace, automobile, spray and coatings, and electronics due to their lightweight and superior mechanical properties. However, one of the dominant hurdles towards their growth in commercial industries is the long curing cycle and slow production. - Comprehensively addresses the scientific and technological development of rapid cured epoxy composites - Covers, in detail, the chemistry, processing, structure and performance of rapid cured epoxy composites - Provides detailed comparisons of how/why rapid cure composites are different to conventional composites - Discusses the challenges of the existing technology and future trends

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Contents
• List of contributors
• About the editors
• Preface
• List of Illustrations
• List of Tables
• 1 : Introduction to rapidly cured epoxy resins and composites
• 2 : Synthesis and advances in rapid curing resins
• 3 : Important curing agents used for rapid curing: a systematic review
• 4 : Fabrication methods of rapid cured composites
• 5 : Monitoring techniques to measure the rapid curing of polymer composites
• 6 : Joining of composites using rapid curing resin systems
• 7 : Self-healing composites: healing using rapid cure resin systems
• 8 : Crosslinking problems during rapid curing of adhesives and composites
• 9 : Recent advances in characterization of rapid cured composite materials
• 10 : Rapid cure composites in electronics industry
• 11 : Rapid cure composites used in aerospace industry
• 12 : Rapid cure composites used in spray and paints industry
• 13 : Key challenges and prospects of rapid cure composites material production
• Index
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