Microwave Processing of Polymeric Materials
Abstract
Microwave energy is a potentially fast and efficient means of energy for various materials. The coupling of microwave energy into materials during processing involves much more than just shortening the heat-up time relative to conventional processing and it has the potential to provide an additional degree of control over morphology, structure, and mechanical behavior. This report summarizes a multidisciplinary research program sponsored by the Defense Advance Research Project Agency (DARPA) which has been managed by the Materials Directorate, Wright Laboratory, and the Army Research Office. Many fundamental issues relating to the influence of microwave energy on chemistry and mechanical behavior have been investigated and are reported herein. Technology development has been particularly focused on polymeric and composite materials processing. The research has included efforts at two universities, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Michigan State University. Research has also been conducted at the Materials Directorate, Wright Laboratory, the Foster Miller Company and the Aerospace Materials Development group at McDonnell Douglas.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA251730
Entities
People
- Garth L. Wilkes
- Jack D. Graybeal
- James E. Mcgrath
- James F. Wolfe
- Thomas C. Ward
Organizations
- Virginia Tech