Reprocessable Thermosets in Fiber Reinforced Composites: Vitrimers
Chapter from the book: Boztoprak, Y. (ed.) 2023. Composite Materials with Different Engineering Approaches- I.

Yalçın Boztoprak
Marmara University
Faruk Akça
Marmara University
Mahmut Kayar
Marmara University

Synopsis

Material can be defined as the object that creates the product and mediates the realization of the idea in the fields of engineering, architecture, artistic studies and design . Therefore, the material can also be considered as the raw material of the product that is formed as a result of the activities carried out with the aim of creating a benefit.

Materials are generally divided into three main groups metals, ceramics, and organic materials (plastics). Among these materials, plastics are considered one of the most important materials due to their properties. Plastics are polymeric materials that can be molded or shaped, usually when heat and pressure are applied. In general, plastics are divided into two thermoplastics and thermosets according to the differences in their chemical structures.

While thermoplastics can be easily melted and reprocessed at high temperatures. The recycling possibilities of thermosets are limited due to the irreversible chemical bonds formed during the curing process. This disadvantage has been a trigger for the further development of composite materials with the development of sustainable approaches.

Combining the mechanical flexibility of thermosets with the reworkability of "glass" at high temperatures, Vitrimer materials appear to be a very promising alternative to non-recyclable thermoset composites.

Vitrimers are a relatively new term for class of polymers. Vitrimer is a new type of material that combines the advantages of thermoplastic and thermoset materials.

How to cite this book

Boztoprak, Y. & Akça, F. & Kayar, M. (2023). Reprocessable Thermosets in Fiber Reinforced Composites: Vitrimers. In: Boztoprak, Y. (ed.), Composite Materials with Different Engineering Approaches- I. Özgür Publications. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58830/ozgur.pub131.c786

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June 25, 2023

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