Integrated manufacturing of REciclable multi-material COmposites for the TRANSport sector
Rapid Impregnating Resins for Fiber-Reinforced Composites Used in the Automobile Industry
As environmental regulations become stricter, weight- and cost-effective fiber-reinforced polymer composites are being considered as alternative materials in the automobile industry. Rapidly impregnating resin into the reinforcing fibers is critical during liquid composite molding, and the optimization of resin impregnation is related to the cycle time and quality of the products. In this review, various resins capable of rapid impregnation, including thermoset and thermoplastic resins, are discussed for manufacturing fiber-reinforced composites used in the automobile industry, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Finally, vital factors and perspectives for developing rapidly impregnated resin-based fiber-reinforced composites for automobile applications are discussed.
» Author: Mei-Xian Li
» Reference: doi: 10.3390/polym15204192
» Publication Date: 23/10/2023
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737
