Evaluation of an epoxy resin containing a carboxylic acid-terminated fluoroligomer for use as matrix for glass fibre composites

Fibre reinforced plastics composites have been used in many engineering application as structural materials due to their high specific stiffness and strength. However the brittleness of composite materials prevents them from being used in high demanding applications. Toughness enhancement of fibre reinforced plastics composites, therefore, has aroused considerable interest in the composites industry. In recent years many studies have been conducted by using two-phase rubber modified thermosetting matrix resins to improve the energy absorbing capabilities of composite materials. [Continues.]