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http://dx.doi.org/10.6108/KSPE.2017.21.2.094

Recent Research Trends in Carbon Fiber Tow Prepreg for Advanced Composites  

Park, Yongmin (Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Chonbuk National University)
Hwang, Tae Kyung (Agency for Defense Development)
Chung, Sangki (Agency for Defense Development)
Park, Nohyun (Advanced Carbon Material Team, EZ Composites Co. Ltd.)
Jang, Jun Yeol (Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Chonbuk National University)
Nah, Changwoon (Department of Polymer-Nano Science and Technology, Chonbuk National University)
Publication Information
Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers / v.21, no.2, 2017 , pp. 94-101 More about this Journal
Abstract
Tow Prepreg is the intermediate material for filament winding process that has been "pre-impregnated fiber tow" with resin system. As "dry filament winding" process emerges as a reliable alternative to conventional filament winding (called "wet filament winding") process, interest in tow prepreg as a material for dry filament winding is rising as well. In this article, we have reviewed the recent research trends in carbon fiber tow prepreg for high-performance rocket motor cases, fuel tanks for hydrogen vehicles and other high-quality commercial pressure vessels.
Keywords
Tow Prepreg; Towpreg; Pressure Vessel; Filament Winding;
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