Fast and Energy Efficient Curing of Composites –Fenecom Project

Abstract

This contribution presents alternative methods to cure thermoset composites in a more energy-efficient way. Therefore, three low energy demanding and fast curing sources which are UV, electron beam and infrared are selected as curing technology. For the UV and electron beam curing, special matrix formulations are developed, and these are combined with glass and carbon fibre reinforcements. For infrared curing, conventional thermoset epoxies are used and the curing parameters are optimized to prepare carbon and basalt composites. Finally, the flexural modulus and strength (3-point bending method), and glass transition temperatures (DSC) of the obtained composites samples are determined.