After successful completion of the course, students are able to understand essential aspects of plastic composites, adhesives and paints. Both chemical and technological aspects are in the foreground.
Introduction into plastic composites, adhesives and organic coating technology. In composites, a significantly increase in mechanical properties and reduction in weight is obtained by fiberes and fillers. Different adhesives and the mechanism of adhesion is included in tthis lecture. Additionally, the basics on organic coatings technology are discussed.
Power Point slides can be downloaded
Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry:
Chapters:
1) Reinforced Plastics; Composite Materials
2) Adhesives
3 & 4) Paints & Coatings