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In‐situ composites: Evaluation of the adhesion between the thermoplastic matrix and the fibers of liquid crystalline polymer
Author(s) -
Carfagna C.,
Netti P. A.,
Nicolais L.,
Dibenedetto A. T.
Publication year - 1992
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.750130304
Subject(s) - materials science , composite material , polycarbonate , thermoplastic , composite number , glass fiber , adhesion , fiber , polymer , adhesive , matrix (chemical analysis) , layer (electronics)
Mechanical properties of fiber reinforced composites depend on the formation of stable adhesive bonds between the constituents. In order to evaluate quantitatively the adhesion between liquid crystal polymer (LCP) fibers and a thermoplastic matrix of polycarbonate, the single fiber composite test (SFC), utilized for testing glass or carbon fiber composites, has been used. Neither chemical nor physical interaction has been found: the PC and LCP phases are completely incompatible. However, a mechanical friction between PC and LCP was observed during the drawing of the sample when the neck of the matrix started.