Magnetic field processing of liquid-crystalline thermosets
- Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
- Univ. of Florida, Gainesville, FL (United States)
LCTs (liquid crystal thermosets) have significant potential as a new class of structural materials. Through appropriate processing techniques using magnetic fields, the authors can orient the liquid-crystalline molecules and significantly improve the mechanical properties of the material. Most notably, the use of magnetic field processing can increase the tensile modulus threefold over the modulus in the unoriented material. This modulus value is only obtained in conventional epoxies in highly filled systems. Further investigation of the full set of mechanical properties of oriented LCTs will validate their approach to processing these materials. In the long run, the development of an economical and viable route to oriented LCTs will provide opportunities to expand the use of lightweight polymers in structural applications.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 533067
- Journal Information:
- CHEMTECH, Vol. 27, Issue 8; Other Information: PBD: Aug 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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