Abstract
![CDATA[The use of radiation curing in the synthesis of composites is discussed including the value of ultraviolet light (UV) versus electron beam (EB) as sources. The advantages and limitations of the UV process areexamined. The technique is briefly described in tenns of equipment, types of resins used including donor/acceptor monomers and specific fibres and fillers appropriate for the process. The significance of concurrent grafting on the fibres during curing of composites is discussed. Additives for enhancing rates of curing and grafting of the matrix resins are reported. Mechanisms to explain the observed polymerisation processes are described including spectroscopic studies. Emerging technologies including the future of nanocomposites are outlined. A unique Australian application of UV composites is discussed - the banknote.]]
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Composite Systems : Macrocomposites, Microcomposites, Nanocomposites: Proceedings of the ACUN-4 International Composites Conference, 21-25 July, 2002, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia |
| Publisher | University of New South Wales |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISBN (Print) | 0733418627 |
| Publication status | Published - 2002 |
| Event | ACUN International Composites Conference - Duration: 1 Jan 2002 → … |
Conference
| Conference | ACUN International Composites Conference |
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| Period | 1/01/02 → … |
Keywords
- composite materials
- composite construction
- radiation curing
- bank notes
- ultraviolet radiation
- electron beam curing