摘要:

The use of polymeric matrix-based composites has become more widespread in the last twenty years. In particular, reinforced thermoplastic systems are the most rapidly growing class of composites. For this reason, there is an extensive amount of literature available on this subject. This review will focus only on the subjects which directly pertain to and provide insight into the effects of thermal history during lamination and cooling on the final degree of crystallinity, morphology, and mechanical properties of such prepregged or laminated composites. It should be noted that our interest in this review is with composites based on semicrystalline matrices with continuous, unidirectional fiber reinforcements unless otherwise stated. In addition, there is an emphasis on polyether ether ketone (PEEK) carbon fiber composites in this review. This is due to the fact that most of the investigations reported in the literature involved the examination of this particular composite system. While there are some specific features of the behavior of PEEK, it is believed that the general concepts discussed with respect to this matrix resin certainly apply to semicrystalline matrix resins in general.

ISSN:1532-1797    

DOI:10.1080/15321799308021433

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1993

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Polymeric materials and their composites have been employed in a variety of medical and surgical applications, such as tissue replacement and support. In the case of biodegradable polymers, primary areas of application include sutures, macroscopic implants for fixation, and drug release systems [1-4].

ISSN:1532-1797    

DOI:10.1080/15321799308021434

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1993

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

This is a scanned image of the original Editorial Board page(s) for this issue.

ISSN:1532-1797    

DOI:10.1080/15321799308021432

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1993

数据来源: Taylor