Composite Technical Services LLC, has collaborated with Technologycom SRL and Cimteclab SRL, headquartered in Italy, to develop a bio-based epoxy resin for next generation epoxy prepregs. The formulation features CTS’s new novolac-based bio-hardener, Novocard XFN, which introduces a high level of renewable content to prepregs and increases impact strength by 163 percent, when compared to composite prepregs made with a conventional amine-cured resin and carbon fiber.
The aerospace, wind energy, transportation and sporting industries can use the bio-based prepreg in a range of applications due to its versatility and strength.
… Full text: www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=30774
Keywords: Resin Transfer Molding, bio-resins, agricultural by-products, composite manufacturing, bio-based polyols
Source
azom.com, 2011-10-04.
Supplier
Cimteclab
Composites Technical Services Inc. (CTS)
Technologycom s.r.l.
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