In a win for chemistry, inventors have designed a closed-loop path for synthesizing an exceptionally tough carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer and later recovering all of its starting materials. In a win ...

While plastics are very useful on their own, they can be much stronger when reinforced and mixed with a range of fibers. Not surprisingly, this includes the thermoplastic polymers which are commonly ...

The resistance of carbon fiber-reinforced plastics to thermal shock was evaluated by the change in the residual strength of carbon fiber-reinforced plastics in bending." According to the chemist, the ...

Teijin has announced that it had developed a thermosetting, long carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) that combines a heat-activated self-healing function with high recyclability, while offering ...

Depth Look at the Companies Driving Quality and Performance in Medical Composites CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, ...

Nissan has improved on the production process for carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) parts allowing for faster manufacturing. Currently used in airplanes, rockets and sports cars, Nissan aims to ...

KOBE--Syco Inc.'s garment made from aramid fibers and carbon fiber-reinforced plastic are already touted to protect the ...

In a win for chemistry, inventors at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have designed a closed-loop path for synthesizing an exceptionally tough carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer, ...