Mussel Polymers announces new multi-functional carbon and aramid fiber coating for stronger lighter reinforced composites
Mussel Polymers, Inc., a specialty materials and coatings company, announced today that it has successfully coated carbon and aramid fibers with its Poly(catechol-styrene) (PCS), which is a step forward in producing lighter, stronger fiber reinforced composites.
- Mussel Polymers, Inc., a specialty materials and coatings company, announced today that it has successfully coated carbon and aramid fibers with its Poly(catechol-styrene) (PCS), which is a step forward in producing lighter, stronger fiber reinforced composites.
- This application of PCS is likely to significantly increase the strength and impact energy of fiber reinforced materials and improve the use of coatings and adhesives with carbon fiber parts and materials.
- While carbon and aramid fibers possess many positive attributes, they are notoriously difficult to bond with because they are smooth and chemically inert.
- Jason Stieg Chief Commercial Officer of Mussel Polymers "The MPI team successfully coated carbon and aramid fibers with PCS using a simple one-step, room temperature process.