Composites-Part II New Reinforcements & Materials At Paris JEC show

摘要

Topping the raw-materials news at the big JEC international composites show in Paris last April,was increasing use of natural and thermoplastic fibers,"hybrid"fiber combinations,small-diameter glass fibers,and prepregs tailored to put certain types of fibers in specific locations where strength or stiffness are needed.Also new at the show were cores and prepregs designed to use less resin and reduce weight without sacrificing strength.Some new prepregs combine thermosets and thermoplastics to reduce weight and improve toughness.(For Part I of our JEC report,see Learn More box.)