METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAKING REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES, AND THE PRODUCTS

摘要

Various methods and systems of making inorganic fiber/flake reinforced composites having a thermoplastic matrix are disclosed. The methods use systems similar to those used to make inorganic fiber/flake reinforced products having a thermoset matrix, but the systems and methods are modified to use thermoplastic precursor monomer(s) followed by in situ polymerization of the monomer(s) during and/or following forming of the desired shape of the products. These methods permit the manufacture of superior inorganic fiber reinforced thermoplastic matrix composites in large and very large shapes heretofore not possible, or practical.

主权项

1. A composition comprising:
a binder composition comprising monomers and/or oligomers of a polymer that are capable of polymerizing into the polymer under polymerization conditions; and particles in contact with the binder composition, wherein the particles include at least one polymerization compound selected from the group consisting of a polymerization initiator and a polymerization catalyst.