Game Changing Resin/Coating/Adhesive Technology for Lightweight Affordable Composites
Structural Composites, Inc. (SCI) demonstrated multiple new developments enabling high-volume, high performance, and low-cost vehicle applications to improve fuel economy and reduce environmental impact, accomplished through advancement of novel materials, composite intermediate/preforms, innovative manufacturing approaches, and fortifying components. This program exceeds Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements for functional design features, material life cycles, and process efficiency. SCI’s preliminary analyses, formulation, and testing focused on developing advanced ultra-light composite materials suitable for custom, fleet, and high-volume applications exceeding 20,000 units annually. These materials enable high-performance, economic vehicle applications, adaptation to modular soft rapid tooling with low capital “cost-of-entry,” and compressed lead times. SCI developed objectives that utilize the advantages of composites valued by potential Phase II and III partners and began performing some Phase III business discussions. Initial Metal-Hybrid, PRISMA® Preform, and CoCure® putty adhesives show excellent structural properties compared to conventional materials. SCI used nano/micro/macro enhancements to advance resin/laminate performance through inter-mixed conventional nano-powders and 3-dimensional macro fiber mat. Results led to a broad range of candidate applications with direct impact to the automotive market. CoCure® coatings exhibited performance superior to standard coatings & gel coats. The improved performance will enable high value opportunities in Phases II and III.
- Research Organization:
- Structural Composites, Inc.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC)
- Contributing Organization:
- Interplastic Corporation; Composite Applications Group; Ford Motor Company; Florida Institute of Technology.
- DOE Contract Number:
- SC0021871
- OSTI ID:
- 1908503
- Type / Phase:
- SBIR (Phase I)
- Report Number(s):
- DOE-SCI-21871
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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High volume high performance low cost vehicle applications
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advanced composites
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lightweight composites
lightweight materials
automotive composites
composite preforms
novel resin advancements
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