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Thermoplastics Composites Interface Optimization for High Heat Applications

Thermoplastics Composites Interface Optimization for High Heat Applications
Language: English
Length: 90 min
Recorded on: 31 Aug 17

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Course Description

Reach faster higher heat resistance with your thermoplastic composite materials by learning to improve your filler/polymer interface properties in practice.

Mark DeMeuse will share his 30 yrs experience in tailoring surface properties (fiber sizing, use of coupling agents, reactive functionalization…) for high-temperature applications (automotive, aircraft, electronics…) while also improving HDT, strength, fracture toughness...
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Dr. Mark T. DeMeuse is an internationally recognized expert in the area of structure-property-processing relationships for materials. He received his PhD from Illinois Institute of Technology and then, did postdoctoral studies with a joint appointment between University of Massachusetts, Amherst and Celanese Corporation.

Throughout his career, he has held positions of increasing importance in both technical and management areas at EniChem America, Applied Extrusion Technologies and Celgard. Presently, Dr. DeMeuse runs his own consulting firm in Charlotte, NC specializing in high temperature polymers, composites and porous materials for use as battery separators and filtration membranes. He has published over 50 papers in various areas of polymer research and is the inventor of 35 patents.

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Why should you view this course?

The polymer/filler interface plays an important role in determining the overall performance of a thermoplastic matrix. The demands of these materials in high-temperature service environments are constantly evolving (e.g., 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, properties, and applications are related.

Who should join this course?

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

  • This course is suitable for intermediate level proficiency
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Course Outline

The following sections will be covered during this session:

Thermoplastic Composites - Profile and Properties

Estimating Interfacial Properties Using Characterization Techniques (DMA, FTIR…)

Structured Methods to Improve Interface in Composites

  • Sizing on Fibers
    -     Different Chemistries for Sizing & their impact
    - Different Methods for Applying Sizing
    - Mechanisms for Use
  • Use of Coupling Agents
    -     Silane Coupling Agent Composite & Other Chemistries
  • Reactive Functionalization of Polymers
  • Alternative Energy Sources (Plasma, Microwaves)

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 Anhydride Modified Polymers as Compatibilizing Agents
  • Microwave Energy to Improve Adhesion in Composites

Conclusions and Recommendations

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

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