Investigation of the effect of a microwave field on the curing process and properties of epoxy compositions

We present experimental data on the rate and degree of curing of epoxy compositions discretely reinforced with alumina fibers and filled with barium titanate powder on exposure to microwave radiation. We observed the enhancement of the process of epoxy polymer formation, revealed the dominating effe...

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Published in:Journal of engineering physics and thermophysics 1997-11, Vol.70 (6), p.977-982
Main Authors: DUBKOVA, V. I, BORDUSOV, S. V, DOSTANKO, A. P, MAEVSKAYA, O. I, NEVEROVICH, M. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Composites
Exact sciences and technology
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
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Summary:We present experimental data on the rate and degree of curing of epoxy compositions discretely reinforced with alumina fibers and filled with barium titanate powder on exposure to microwave radiation. We observed the enhancement of the process of epoxy polymer formation, revealed the dominating effect of the filler--polymer interface on the extent of the conversion of a binder and on the properties of heterogeneous compositions cured in a microwave field. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1062-0125
1573-871X
DOI:10.1007/s10891-997-0051-7