Conference proceeding
Effects of sizings on processing and performance of S2-glass/vinyl ester RTM composites
29th International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation. Vol. II; Florence; Italy; 3-6 June 1996, Vol.2, pp.1125-1132
03 Jun 1996
Abstract
Fiber sizings influence the degree and type of interactions between the reinforcement and matrix phases of composite materials as well as their processing and performance. This is particularly important in Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), wherein material selection will affect many aspects of the process. This work extends previous investigations concerning the influence of sizing selection on key aspects of RTM processing and performance. In particular, the influence of glass fiber sizings on the cure of vinyl-ester resin and on interfacial behavior was explored using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and the single fiber fragmentation technique, respectively. The results indicate that fiber sizings significantly alter cross-linking reaction rates and strongly influence interfacial behavior. Moreover, results suggest that the observed altered cure behavior may be responsible for the formation of low Tg interphases in the vicinity of fiber surfaces.
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- Title
- Effects of sizings on processing and performance of S2-glass/vinyl ester RTM composites
- Creators
- G PalmeseD GanG Chhabra
- Publication Details
- 29th International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation. Vol. II; Florence; Italy; 3-6 June 1996, Vol.2, pp.1125-1132
- Conference
- 29th International Symposium on Automotive Technology and Automation. Vol. II; Florence; Italy; 3-6 June 1996, 29th (Florence, Italy, 03 Jun 1996 - 06 Jun 1996)
- Number of pages
- 1
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Identifiers
- 991019201502004721