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System filler/fiber/matrix Filler integration Mechanical improvement Mass fraction... 

In Section 1.4.2, we described several classification schemes for composites, including one that is based upon the distribution of the constituents. For reinforced composites, this scheme is quite useful, as shown in Figure 1.75. In reinforced composites, the reinforcement is the structural constituent and determines the internal structure of the composite. The reinforcement may take on the form of particulates, flakes, lamina, or fibers or may be generally referred to as filler. Fibers are the most common type of reinforcement, resulting in fiber-matrix composites (FMCs). Let us examine some of these reinforcement constituents in more detail. 

The precursors of thermosetting polymers are usually one of the ingredients of complex formulations. They may be present in very small amounts, as in the manufacture of abrasive disks where the thermoset acts as an aggluti-nant in medium amounts, as in the case of filler-reinforced thermosets or as the only components, in formulations used for encapsulation purposes. Apart from fillers, fibers, pigments, etc., some formulations contain rubber or thermoplastic modifiers that phase-separate upon the polymerization reaction (cure). 

The parameter W3 depends strongly on the presence of fillers, fibers, or any inert modifier in the formulation. For unfilled thermosetting polymers with high values of ATad, W3 may take values of about 12. For formulations including a large fraction of fillers and moderate values of ATad, W3 may increase to between 4 and 8. 

PA-14 Acetate. [Exxon/Tomah] Cationic salt gellant wetting agent for clays, fillers, fibers in organic coatings scslsnts ... 

The background to acid base interactions in adhesion science and technology has been reviewed with the emphasis on polymers, metal oxides, fillers, fibers, and pigments. When... 

The importance of acid-base interactions in adhesion continues to attract several researchers, however, still there seems to be a lack of consistency in the approaches as stated by K. L. Mittal in the Preface of [19]. It is hoped that Round Tables will be organized in order to define common strategies for polymers, fillers, fibers, etc. which will permit inter-laboratory comparison. 

Epoxy Resins Powder Filler Fiber Reinforcement... 

However, this chapter is more focused on summarizing how different fillers and fibers affect PO properties. The next chapter will take on the burden of trying to relate these property-changing effects to artual end-use simations, to assist in the decision-making process for filled and reinforced POs (thus, all filler/fiber case studies are placed together in Chapter 8 rather than in this chapter). This chapter will limit itself to these questions ... 

Wood is an extremely cheap filler/fiber, but its handling invites stray costs that complicate its processing ... 

Wood is not abrasive to equipment like inorganic fillers/fibers, but certain desired properties can only be obtained with additions of mineral fillers such as talc (for lubricity and strength), calcium carbonate, calcium oxide, alumina, wollastonite (for scratch and wear resistance), or even Portland cement, as a reactive filler supplying strength and fire retardancy. 

The arguments presented in this chapter try not to neglect one key point that choices about fillers and fibers depend not just on the properties they supply, but also on how easily they can be processed, how they interact with the resin and other additives, and how cost-effectively they can be supplied and added to the resin. (Table 8.1 shows generally some of these basic filler/fiber/resin relationships.) Also, the chapter will attempt to address the following questions ... 

How reqrclahle is the formulation In many cases, a compound simply may not be easily recyclable using the current material-recovery infrastructure, even for parts that are well labeled with the codes that identify their mineral or fiber content Fossil-fuel cost pressures and environmental pressures are only starting to provide the necessary impetus for the greater recovery of filled or reinforced plastic products when their lifetimes are complete Fortunately for POs, a basic recycling infrastructure already exists, and these materials comprise a family of plastics that is readily and heavily recycled into other products. This makes the filler/fiber content a less complicating factor for recovering POs from automotive shredder residue or consumer recydate... 

Felix and Gatenholm [20] were among the first researchers who showed results confirming the presence of TCL on the surface of lignocellulosic filler. In the manufacturing of polypropylene composites containing cotton fibers, they observed the presence of TCL around fibers. An interesting observation was that the presence of formed TCL improves the shear transfer between filler fiber and the matrix. 

Therefore, function (1) relates to filler/fiber substrate reaction mechanisms, while functions (2) to (6) are polymer/curative reactive. 

Hancock, M. (1998) Proceedings of the Functional Fillers Fibers for Plastics 98, Intertech Corp., Beijing, PR China, June 1998. 

Material preparation The plastic/metal/mixtru e may be cleaned, dried, colored, blended, heated, cooled, or in some way readied for use in the machine. This can be one resin, thermoplastic or thermoset, or combination of base resin and additives. Additives include colors, metal particles, foaming agents, antistatic agents, fillers, fibers, flow aids, stabilizers, antioxidants, mold-release agents, binders, flame retardants, etc. 

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