{"id":8983,"date":"2021-09-30T09:00:40","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/polyexcel.com.br\/?p=8983"},"modified":"2021-09-08T13:39:44","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T16:39:44","slug":"understand-what-are-polymer-composites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/polyexcel.com.br\/en\/product-news\/understand-what-are-polymer-composites\/","title":{"rendered":"Understand what are polymer composites"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is rare to hear the term \u201c<\/span>polymer composites<\/b>\u201d on a daily basis. However, products that have this material are present in the routine of most people. So, after all, what are these composites?<\/span><\/p>\n

To clarify this question, Polyexcel prepared exclusive content on the subject, explaining everything from what are polymeric composites to how they are used \u2014 from the most common to the most specific. Read on and check it out!<\/span><\/p>\n

What are polymer composites?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Polymer composite materials<\/b> are the result of a mixture between two substances. This is done to obtain a product with a quality superior to the originals. In other words, the idea is to create a resource that meets the needs that pure polymers do not.<\/span><\/p>\n

The composite can be formed by two or more materials of different natures. Generally, they are composed of a <\/span>polymer matrix<\/b> and a support material, which can be organic or inorganic. Together, these materials form phases.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is also worth mentioning that polymer composites use thermoplastic or thermoset matrices at temperatures below 200 \u00baC.<\/span><\/p>\n

Difference between polymer blends and composites<\/span><\/h2>\n

Composites are different from polymer blends. Although the two are mixtures, blends are physical mixes with at least two different polymers (miscible or immiscible), which will depend on the level of thermodynamic interaction between the two materials.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both aim to form materials that are more resistant than pure polymers. However, usually, the blend presents incompatibility between the components, which is its main technological problem. Therefore, it usually asks for compatibilizing agents.<\/span><\/p>\n

Materials used in polymer composites<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now that you know what are composites, it is important to learn <\/span>what are the types of polymers<\/b> and other substances that can be used in the mixture, as well as reinforcing materials, loads, and additive agents.<\/span><\/p>\n

Polymer matrix<\/span><\/h3>\n