Thermoplastics Composites Interface Optimization for High Heat Applications

Polymer/filler interface plays an important role in determining the overall performance of thermoplastic matrix. Demands of these materials in high temperature service environment is constantly evolving (use of new polymers, weight reduction in automotive…). You can no longer use the same old approaches as in the past to improve surface properties. Join this course and:

1. Get a grip on higher max. continuous service temperature with your materials by optimizing their interface (fibers sizing, use of coupling agents, reactive functionalization…)


2. Troubleshoot faster & prevent failures in your composites with hands-on solutions to improve adhesion, increase HDT, reduce warpage


3. Easily meet key industry needs (weight reduction in automotive, use of new polymers…) by better understanding how surface interactions - property - application relate

Reinforced Thermoplastics manufacturers, Raw Material suppliers (fillers, fibers, coupling agents…) working with composites or natural fiber composites (formulation, design, use).

The following sections will be covered during this session:

1. Thermoplastic Composites- profile and properties


2. Estimating interfacial properties using characterization techniques (DMA, FTIR…)
   
   
3. Structured Methods to Improve Interface in Composites
   • Sizing on Fibers
     • Different Chemistries for Sizing & their impact
     • Different Methods for Applying Sizing
     • Mechanism for Use
   • Use of Coupling Agents
     • Silane Coupling agent composite & Other Chemistries
   • Reactive Functionalization of Polymers
   • Alternative Energy Sources (Plasma, Microwaves)


4. Real life Case Studies
   • Effect of Different Sizing Materials on Nylon/Glass Fiber Adhesion
   • Optimizing structure of Coupling Agents to improve HDT
   • Use of Maleic Anhyride Modified Polymers as Compatibilizing Agents
   • Microwave Energy to Improve Adhesion in Composites


5. Conclusions and Recommendations


6. 30 Mins Q&A- Ask your questions directly from the expert !