Thermoplastics and thermoplastic–matrix composites for lightweight automotive structures

Author(s):  
P.K. Mallick
Materials ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 563-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Quadrini ◽  
Erica Anna Squeo ◽  
Claudia Prosperi

2010 ◽  
pp. 211-222

Abstract Microstructural analysis of the composite matrix is necessary to understand the performance of the part and its long-term durability. This chapter focuses on the microstructural analysis of engineering thermoplastic-matrix composites and the influence of cooling rate and nucleation on the formation of spherulites in high-temperature thermoplastic-matrix carbon-fiber-reinforced composites. It also describes the microstructural analysis of a bio-based thermosetting-matrix natural fiber composite system.


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