professional_wallflower
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engineering a composite
I am trying to create a composite consisting of a strong material/polymer added to a flexible, adhesive matrix.
Natural rubber or polyisoprene can form the flexible base. Polyterpene resin can serve as a tackifier. I would use resorcinol- formaldehyde latex to
bond the strong material to the matrix. The strong material should have tensile strength < ~50 Mpa and it needs to either be compatible with
the bonding agent or to naturally bond to the matrix. I think Cellulose acetate would work. The entire composite would be dissolved or at least
partially dissolved (maybe remain a thixotropic gel or liquid). The composite would be forced through a heated spinneret (dry spun) and the solvent
(possibly acetone/aqueous acetone) removed. The end result after spinning would be a highly adhesive line with high elasticity and a high tensile
strength. It could also be biodegradable depending on the strong material/polymer and bonding agent used.
I've patented this composite design, but it's still only theoretical. I haven't gotten to the testing stage yet. I understand the science and the
design seems sound, but I'm having trouble when it comes to actually synthesizing the composite. I'm having trouble finding a way to mix all the
components in such a way that they are all evenly distributed. Can anyone tell me how I go about doing this? Anyone who has designed a copolymer,
composite, or adhesive in the past: any help or tips would be greatly appreciated. I'm also open to suggestions for materials/polymers that could work
as a strong material in this composite.
[Edited on 20-10-2016 by professional_wallflower]
[Edited on 20-10-2016 by professional_wallflower]
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Maroboduus
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What's the patent number?
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