Presentation to Department of Trade and Industry.

S F Bush

Introduction: Routes

Functions:

1. Linear polymerisation into chains
2. Cross-link chains/crystallise
3. Assemble fibre reinforcement structure
4. Contact/distribute fibre(s) in organic material
5. Shape
6. Dissolve in solvent/diluent
7. Remove solvent/diluent
8. React solvent
9. Heat
10. Cool

Can look at processes in terms of these 10 functions. Have to have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10.