Papers by Keyword: Bismaleimide Resin

Abstract: The curing reaction of the bismaleimide resin system was analyzed by FT-IR spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry, and the curing reaction kinetics parameters were characterized. Otherwise the rheological behavior of the bismaleimide resin was studied through tracking the changes of the resin viscosity with reaction temperature and time by using a rotatory viscometer. The rheologic dynamic equation and dynamic index of the resin were also established under the condition of constant temperature.The result showed that the bismaleimide resin system was a typical thermosetting resin. This research will help to optimize the molding process parameters of the bismaleimide resin.

Abstract: A specific type of bismaleimide resin (BMI) was synthesized and a kind of epoxy resin was formulated to prepare Z-pins reinforced by T300 carbon fiber with diameters of 0.3 mm and 0.5 mm, respectively. Glass transition temperature (T_g) was measured by dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) and interlaminar shear strength of Z-pins was tested by short beam shear method. The combination force between Z-pins and laminates was characterized by a special pullout test. The adhesion force/maximum pullout force per unit area between Z-pins and laminates was compared and the combination forces between the Z-pins and laminates were characterized. The results showed that Z-pins based on BMI resin exhibited higher interlaminar reinforcement effect toward T700/5429 composite, concluding that co-bonding between Z-pins and prepreg plays an important role in reinforcing the laminated composites.

Abstract: A functional polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) with eight vinyl groups was used to fabricate a POSS/bismaleimide (BMI) nanocomposite as a potential matrix for RTM processing, and its blend with a thermoplastic polyether-ether ketone (PEK-C) was prepared. A self-designed optical microscope with a hot stage has been performed to monitor phase separation process of the thermoplastic-thermoset blend. The phase separation and final morphology of POSS/PEK-C/BMI system were characterized in the research. SEM pictures of POSS/BMI nanocomposite exhibit that the vinyl POSS has significant improvement in toughness of the materials, and its eight vinyl groups lead to chemical bonding interface with BMI resin in the nanocomposite. Results of optical microscope indicate that the corporation of POSS in PEK-C/BMI blend postponed phase separation process. The morphologies show that POSS/PEK-C/BMI systems have a similar phase separation structure with PEK-C/BMI blend.

Abstract: Tribological behaviors and wear mechanism of bismaleimide resin and its composites modified by potassium titanate whiskers were investigated. The composites with outstanding tribological properties were prepared through several coupling agents and whisker contents under different friction loads. The incorporation of whiskers treated with silane into the matrix effectively improved wear properties and friction stability of the matrix, especially at severe friction condition as 30 kg. The wear volume of the neat resin at 15 kg and 30 kg friction load are 1.14 and 6.87 mm3, respectively. However, the wear volume of the composites containing 3 wt% potassium titanate whiskers at 15 kg and 30 kg friction load are 0.75 and 1.14 mm3, respectively. Furthermore, the addition of whiskers increased the ability to resist plastic deformation and crack of the matrix in a higher friction load.