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Dave Ronald - 7/2/2020 12:12:10 PM

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Lester Populaire - 7/1/2020 7:38:46 PM

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Dave Ronald - 7/1/2020 5:19:35 PM

Hi guys. I am currently doing a research on the use of thermoplastic fibers as reinforcement, which is a relatively new idea. Fiber reinforced polymer (either thermoset or thermoplastics) composites can be tailored to meet different requirements and applications by customizing. Thermoplastics generally offer better impact resistance compared to thermosets. My studies will be to test the properties of a composite composed of polymer matrix and thermoplastic fabric reinforcement. Usually, for thermoplastic composites, the thermoplastic component comes from the matrix or resin, whereas the fiber can be carbon. But i am trying to explore the use of thermoplastic fiber as reinforcement instead. 

Is there any recommendation for me to start? is there any thermoplastic fiber that i can consider to use in my composite? in this composite, what kind of matrix (thermoplastic or thermoset) will be best for my composite.

Dynema and Innegra are both thermoplastic fibres which are used with thermoset resins, and self reinforced PE and PP are widely used in the industry.
What exactly is the research you are planning on doing? What do you try to achieve or optimize?

I am exploring the use of thermoplastic fibers as reinforcement, which is relatively a new idea and being explored extensively.

I am doing an impact and hardness studies on thermoplastic reinforced composites. The composite will compose of polymer matrix and thermoplastic fabric reinforcement. The impact resistance, hardness and other physical properties will be evaluated. The effect of the thermoplastic fiber reinforcement on these properties will be investigated.

Since the use of thermoplastic fibers as reinforcement is a relatively new idea, i am seeking for advice and recommendation on what material to use for my fiber as well as my matrix respectively. And what type of process/method do i go about to fabricate the thermoplastic reinforced composite laminates?

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Lester Populaire - 7/3/2020 1:01:55 PM

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Dave Ronald - 7/2/2020 12:12:10 PM

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Lester Populaire - 7/1/2020 7:38:46 PM

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Dave Ronald - 7/1/2020 5:19:35 PM

Hi guys. I am currently doing a research on the use of thermoplastic fibers as reinforcement, which is a relatively new idea. Fiber reinforced polymer (either thermoset or thermoplastics) composites can be tailored to meet different requirements and applications by customizing. Thermoplastics generally offer better impact resistance compared to thermosets. My studies will be to test the properties of a composite composed of polymer matrix and thermoplastic fabric reinforcement. Usually, for thermoplastic composites, the thermoplastic component comes from the matrix or resin, whereas the fiber can be carbon. But i am trying to explore the use of thermoplastic fiber as reinforcement instead. 

Is there any recommendation for me to start? is there any thermoplastic fiber that i can consider to use in my composite? in this composite, what kind of matrix (thermoplastic or thermoset) will be best for my composite.

Dynema and Innegra are both thermoplastic fibres which are used with thermoset resins, and self reinforced PE and PP are widely used in the industry.
What exactly is the research you are planning on doing? What do you try to achieve or optimize?

I am exploring the use of thermoplastic fibers as reinforcement, which is relatively a new idea and being explored extensively.

I am doing an impact and hardness studies on thermoplastic reinforced composites. The composite will compose of polymer matrix and thermoplastic fabric reinforcement. The impact resistance, hardness and other physical properties will be evaluated. The effect of the thermoplastic fiber reinforcement on these properties will be investigated.

Since the use of thermoplastic fibers as reinforcement is a relatively new idea, i am seeking for advice and recommendation on what material to use for my fiber as well as my matrix respectively. And what type of process/method do i go about to fabricate the thermoplastic reinforced composite laminates?

Maybe I'm just misunderstanding your goals but i do not think thermoplastic fibres are a novel idea. As said they are widely used in the industry, even tho usually for more niche applications. Furthermore I do not understand how you plan to find advice on processing of such materials by asking on an internet forum if the materials you describe aren't used yet as you claim.

I read a few patents and worked with different thermoplastic fibres and matrix materials and I am happy to help. But i am afraid you need to ask more specific questions if you want to get good answers.

cheers!