Connecting rod (as shown below) is a car part that connects engine piston to crankshaft and converts reciprocating motion into rotating motion. It performs under load at high temperature around 150°C. Long carbon fiber thermoplastic composite (LFT) with 30% carbon fiber has been considered to replace metal (steel or aluminum) rod to improve efficiency. Based on the data for different polymers listed in the table above, which polymer(s) would you choose as the polymer matrix for the connecting rod? What is your rationale?

Connecting rod (as shown below) is a car part that connects engine piston to crankshaft and converts reciprocating motion into rotating motion. It performs under load at high temperature around 150°C. Long carbon fiber thermoplastic composite (LFT) with 30% carbon fiber has been considered to replace metal (steel or aluminum) rod to improve efficiency. Based on the data for different polymers listed in the table above, which polymer(s) would you choose as the polymer matrix for the connecting rod? What is your rationale?

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Processing of Polymer Matrix Composites

The polymer matrix composite is described as a composite material that contains some polymer in the form of either fibers or powder. Polymer matrix composites are also known in short as PMC's.

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Based on the data for different polymers listed in the table above, which polymer(s) would you choose as the polymer matrix for the connecting rod? What is your rationale?

Tg (°C)
Tm (°C)
Polymer
Polyamide (nylon)
Polyethylene
Poly ether ether ketone
Polyethylene terephthalate
Poly phenylene sulfide
PA
60
230
PE
-75
135
PEEK
143
320
PET
70
250
PPS
100
290

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