Advanced rigid rod PBO fiber for composites

G. M. Wu*, Y. T. Shyng

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In the continued quest for high performance, high temperature, and light weight materials, the research and development of rigid rod PBO polymer fiber has been a significant step. The thermal stability, specific stiffness, and specific strength of PBO fiber surpass those of many organic and inorganic fibers. It is therefore important to investigate and integrate this advanced fiber system into high performance composites. Several fiber surface treatment processes have been investigated to improve the fiber surface characteristics. The effects of treatment conditions on the interface and mechanical properties were carefully analyzed. It is important to balance the performance of composites for application development.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)155-160
Number of pages6
JournalInternational SAMPE Symposium and Exhibition (Proceedings)
Volume48 I
StatePublished - 2003
EventAdvancing Materials in the Global Economy - Applications, Emerging Markets and Evolving Technologies - Long Beach, CA, United States
Duration: 11 05 200315 05 2003

Keywords

  • Fibers
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Surface Analysis

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