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Polymer matrices for carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites

  • Jin, Fan-Long (School of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology) ;
  • Lee, Seul-Yi (Department of Chemistry, Inha University) ;
  • Park, Soo-Jin (Department of Chemistry, Inha University)
  • Received : 2013.03.14
  • Accepted : 2013.04.05
  • Published : 2013.04.30
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Abstract

Carbon fibers (CFs) have high service temperature, strength, and stiffness, and low weight. They are widely used as reinforcing materials in advanced polymer composites. The role of the polymer matrix in the composites is to provide bulk to the composite laminate and transfer load between the fibers. The interface between the CF and the resin matrix plays a critical role in controlling the overall properties of the composites. This paper aims to review the synthesis, properties, and applications of polymer matrices, such as thermosetting and thermoplastic resins.

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