Polymere hochleistungs‐faserverbundwerkstoffe

Abstract
Advanced polymer‐matrix composites are defined as materials consisting of continuous high strength, high modulus fibers, aligned and embedded in a polymeric matrix. Due to their low density they exhibit specific mechanical properties (i.e., strength/density and stiffness/density) that considerably exceed those of high strength metals, which demonstrates their great potential for lightweight structural components. The primary reinforcement materials are various types of carbon fibers, aramid fibers and glass fibers. While these are commonly combined with epoxy resins, many new matrix systems with distinct property profiles, including heat resistant thermoplastics, have been developed recently. This paper presents an overview of this rapidly developing field covering principles of composite‐property improvement, synthesis and processing of the constituent materials, and processing and manufacturing techniques to combine fibers and matrix to produce a composite laminate or part. Several mechanical composite properties critical for structural design and performance are discussed in terms of the contribution of and interaction between the fiber and matrix constituent.

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