Synthetic Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composite Manufactured by Resin Transfer Molding Technique: Foundations and Engineering Applications

Abstract:

This chapter focuses on the manufacturing of polymer composites reinforced by synthetic fiber with emphasis to the resin transfer molding technique (RTM). Herein, different related topics to foundations, classification, constituents and technological applications of polymer composites are presented. The problems associated to reinforcement and matrix interface and the manufacturing techniques of polymer composites are discussed. The study confirms RTM technique as a highly efficient process as compared with other manufacturing techniques of polymer composites.

• Periodical: Diffusion Foundations (Volume 14)
• Pages: 21-42
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/DF.14.21
• Online since: December 2017
• Authors: M.J. do Nascimento Santos*, João M.P.Q. Delgado, A.G. Barbosa de Lima
• Keywords: Polymer Composite, Review, RTM, Synthetic Fiber

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