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Electrochemical polymerization of xylene derivatives on carbon fiber
Author(s) -
Li Hong,
Moshonov Aharon,
Muzzy John D.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
polymer composites
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.577
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1548-0569
pISSN - 0272-8397
DOI - 10.1002/pc.750120309
Subject(s) - materials science , polymerization , polymer , composite material , monomer , coating , composite number , porosity , chemical engineering , polymer chemistry , engineering
Electrochemically initiated polymerization on carbon fibers is an attractive process for combining fibers with a polymer matrix. An aromatic monomer, α,α′‐para‐xylene, was successfully polymerized on carbon fibers in a three‐compartment electrolysis cell. A composite topreg with 40 volume percent of polymer was obtained. The polymer coating has a porous texture. The polymerization is rapid and efficient. Polymerization conditions and composite thermal properties are described.