High Performance Thermoplastic Resins and Their Composites [Hardcover]

Recent developments in high performance thermoplastic resins and their composites are described in this book, and the benefits and limitations of these emerging materials are assessed for aerospace and other applications. Discussions on the performance of neat and continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic resins in terms of their properties and environmental and chemical resistance are provided.Introduction
Neat Thermoplastic Resins Properties
Morphology
Performance of Thermoplastic Based Composites
Processing of Advanced Thermoplastic Composites
Joining Thermoplastic Composites
Costs and Aircraft Applications of Thermoplastic Composites
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
ReferencesRecent developments in high performance thermoplastic resins and their composites are described in this book, and the benefits and limitations of these emerging materials are assessed for aerospace and other applications.