Characterization of a composite material reinforced with vulcanized rubber

Abstract

The paper is intended to propose a method to characterize the adhesion of a thermoplastic matrix composite material that is reinforced with continuous fibers and over-injected vulcanized rubber. The behaviour of the material based on the thermoplastic matrix and the adhesive is studied. In addition, the combination of factors that provides the greatest possible adhesion of the rubber to the composite is analyzed. Test methods are also analysed and suggested to characterize the adhesion force of the vulcanized rubber to the thermoplastic composite.