A Peek into the Future

This chapter will be devoted to the consideration of nascent research undertakings, possible new materials, and as yet unanswered research questions. First, an effort will be made to codify and classify composite materials and polyblends with respect to topological considerations. We will examine what other ways may possibly exist to make new combinations of two types of polymeric molecules. How many ways exist to mix two kinds of polymer molecules What relationships can be developed among such diverse materials as particulate and fiber-reinforced plastics, polymer-impregnated concrete, and foams, paint films, etc.  

Another portion of this chapter will treat some polymer mixing problems. Brief consideration will be given to possible polymer/polymer eutectic systems, which have never been made. The status of our knowledge of polymer/polymer mixing at phase boundaries will be reviewed, with an attempt to emphasize unknown or poorly understood factors. 

The chapter concludes with a section briefly exploring the polyblend and composite characteristics of paints and adhesives, followed by a brief examination of environmental and economic problems. 

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The final section does not quite give a peek into the future, but it gives a systematic procedure for exploring the many possibilities of the types of jet engines ... 

Breault, R. P. Stray light technology overview of the 1980 decade (and a peek into the future). No. 1401. SPIE. 

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