1Deptt of Seed Technology, C.S. Azad Univ. of Agric. and Tech., Kanpur -208 002
2Institute of Technical Studies, Ministry of Defence (D.G.O.A.), Kanpur Cantt. -206004
Department of Agronomy - C. S. Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur-208002
Online published on 20 September, 2012.
High performance composites are normally fabricated from continuous fiberand fabric reinforcements embedded in a thermosetting resin. Currently, thermoplasticsare receiving considerable attention as matrix materials in structu ral composites. These thermoplastic composites can befabricated by novel techniq ues, which are less cumbersome and potentially fasterthan curing in an autoclave. In this paper, fabrication techniques and physical properties of thermosetting composites will be compared. Applications where thermoplastic composites are particularly well suited will be presented to explore its potential in the field of Agriculture.
Thermoplastic, Thermosetting, Struetural Composies, Matrix, Processing, Agriculture
