Anionic polymerization of lactams has emerged as a versatile route to manufacture high-performance thermoplastic composites, combining rapid in situ polymer growth with excellent fibre wet-out and ...

Given a choice, manufacturers of high-performance composites might prefer to make parts for a variety of applications from reinforced thermoplastics rather than reinforced thermosets. Thermoplastics ...

In-situ polymerization opens up exciting opportunities in the production of fiber-reinforced plastic components with a thermoplastic polyamide (PA) matrix. Based on dry reinforcement textiles, ...

Researchers took a middling monomer and, by using a special catalyst, they created a tougher polymer that can form long chains. The polymer can then be easily depolymerized back to the monomer state ...

Not long ago, thermoplastic composites (TPCs) were heralded as the future of wind turbine blades. Recyclability, ease of repair and, especially, short mold cycle times made TPCs very attractive to ...

A polymer is a chemical compound that contains a large number of identical molecular repeating units. A plastic material is a polymer, typically modified with additives, which can be molded or shaped ...