Thermoplastic composites are gaining attention due to their recyclability, high toughness, and ability to undergo fusion bonding. This study investigates the use of infrared radiation (IR) for welding acrylic resin-based thermoplastic composites reinforced with carbon and glass fibers. The Elium® 150 resin was selected for its hybrid thermoset-thermoplastic properties, enabling room-temperature polymerization and reprocessing. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) determined a glass transition temperature of 94 °C and degradation onset at 204 °C (1% mass loss in air).
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