Abstract: A process for manufacturing chromenes intended for the preparation of thermosetting resins, includes transforming an aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) into a chromene by homogeneous gold(I) catalysis with the catalyst (acetonitrile)[(2-biphenyl)di-tert-butylphosphine]gold(I) hexafluoroantimonate in an organic solvent under an inert or non-inert atmosphere. Moreover, a process for preparing a material made of thermoset resin, includes successively a) implementation of the above process; polymerization of the reaction product obtained in step a) so as to obtain the material made of thermoset resin; c) recovery of the material made of thermoset resin obtained in step b).

Abstract: A process for producing chromenes intended for the preparation of thermosetting resins, includes converting an aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) into a chromene by homogeneous catalysis with copper salts in anisole at a temperature between 100 and 170° C. Moreover, a process for preparing a material made of thermoset resin, includes successively a) carrying out the above process; b) polymerizing the reaction product obtained in a) so as to obtain the material made of thermoset resin; c) recovering the material made of thermoset resin obtained in b).

Abstract: A process for manufacturing chromenes which are intended for the preparation of thermosetting resins, includes transforming an aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) into a chromene by flash vacuum thermolysis, at a temperature of between 300 and 600° C., at a pressure of between 4 and 10,000 Pa. It also concerns a process for preparing a material made of thermoset resin, including successively: a) implementation of the above process; b) polymerization of the reaction product obtained in a) so as to obtain the material made of thermoset resin; c) recovery of the material made of thermoset resin obtained in b).

Abstract: A multi-epoxidized biphenyl compound has the formula (I) below wherein R, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description, as well as mixtures of at least two of the compounds. These multi-epoxidized biphenyl compounds are fully suitable as main constituents of thermosetting epoxy resins, i.e. as polyepoxides precursors. They are beneficial substitutes for bisphenol A diglycidyl ether.

Abstract: A difunctional biphenyl compounds corresponding to formula (I) wherein Alk, Alk? and R are as defined in the description. These compounds are suitable as hardeners for thermosetting resins, especially epoxy resins.

Abstract: A multi-epoxidized biphenyl compound has the formula (I) below wherein R, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description, as well as mixtures of at least two of the compounds. These multi-epoxidized biphenyl compounds are fully suitable as main constituents of thermosetting epoxy resins, i.e. as polyepoxides precursors. They are beneficial substitutes for bisphenol A diglycidyl ether.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing chromenes intended for the preparation of thermosetting resins, includes transforming an aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) into a chromene by homogeneous gold(I) catalysis with the catalyst (acetonitrile)[(2-biphenyl)di-tert-butylphosphine]gold(I) hexafluoroantimonate in an organic solvent under an inert or non-inert atmosphere. Moreover, a process for preparing a material made of thermoset resin, includes successively a) implementation of the above process; polymerization of the reaction product obtained in step a) so as to obtain the material made of thermoset resin; c) recovery of the material made of thermoset resin obtained in step b).

Abstract: A process for producing chromenes intended for the preparation of thermosetting resins, includes converting an aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) into a chromene by homogeneous catalysis with copper salts in anisole at a temperature between 100 and 170° C. Moreover, a process for preparing a material made of thermoset resin, includes successively a) carrying out the above process; b) polymerizing the reaction product obtained in a) so as to obtain the material made of thermoset resin; c) recovering the material made of thermoset resin obtained in b).

Abstract: A process for manufacturing chromenes which are intended for the preparation of thermosetting resins, includes transforming an aromatic propargyl ether of general formula (I) into a chromene by flash vacuum thermolysis, at a temperature of between 300 and 600° C., at a pressure of between 4 and 10 000 Pa. It also concerns a process for preparing a material made of thermoset resin, including successively: a) implementation of the above process; b) polymerization of the reaction product obtained in a) so as to obtain the material made of thermoset resin; c) recovery of the material made of thermoset resin obtained in b).

Abstract: A difunctional biphenyl compounds corresponding to formula (I) wherein Alk, Alk? and R are as defined in the description. These compounds are suitable as hardeners for thermosetting resins, especially epoxy resins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a curable resin that represents an excellent substitute for phenolic resins and is therefore able to replace phenolic resins in all applications in which they are used. Said resin is characterised in that it comprises: (1) at least one prepolymer resulting from the prepolymerisation of a compound A comprising at least one aromatic or heteroaromatic ring, a first group —O—CH2-C?CH and at least one second group selected from the groups —O—CH2-C?CH2 and —CH2-CH?CH2, said groups being carried by the at least one aromatic or heteroaromatic ring; and (2) a compound B comprising at least two thiol groups (—SH). The invention also relates to a material obtained by curing said curable resin, and in particular to an ablative composite material. The invention further relates to a material obtained by curing said curable resin.

Abstract: A sizing composition for reinforcing fibres is provided which makes it possible to improve the adhesion of these fibres with respect to an organic matrix that forms, with them, a part made of a composite material and that results from the chain transfer polymerization of a curable resin. The sizing composition includes a polybutadiene prepolymer comprising at least two epoxide functions, a cross-linking agent comprising at least two reactive functions, at least one of which is a thiol function; and a catalyst comprising at least one tertiary amine function.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous impregnation bath for reinforcement fibers for manufacturing prepregs having a thermoplastic matrix, resulting in highly satisfactory consolidation, in terms of residual porosity, of the composite material parts manufactured using the prepregs. The impregnation bath includes a least one thermoplastic polymer, a surfactant and water, and is characterized in that the surfactant is an ethoxylated stearyl alcohol of formula: HO—(CH2—CH2—O)n—CH2—(CH2)16—CH3 wherein n is 100. The invention also relates to a method for impregnating reinforcement fibers using the impregnation bath, to a method for manufacturing a prepreg having a thermoplastic matrix using the impregnation method, and to a method for manufacturing a part made of a composite material having a thermoplastic matrix using the method for manufacturing a prepreg.

Abstract: The invention relates to a curable resin that represents an excellent substitute for phenolic resins and is therefore able to replace phenolic resins in all applications in which they are used. Said resin is characterised in that it comprises: (1) at least one prepolymer resulting from the prepolymerisation of a compound A comprising at least one aromatic or heteroaromatic ring, a first group —O—CH2-C?CH and at least one second group selected from the groups —O—CH2-C?CH2 and —CH2-CH?CH2, said groups being carried by the at least one aromatic or heteroaromatic ring; and (2) a compound B comprising at least two thiol groups (—SH). The invention also relates to a material obtained by curing said curable resin, and in particular to an ablative composite material. The invention further relates to a material obtained by curing said curable resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous impregnation bath for reinforcement fibres for manufacturing prepregs having a thermoplastic matrix, resulting in highly satisfactory consolidation, in terms of residual porosity, of the composite material parts manufactured using the prepregs. The impregnation bath includes a least one thermoplastic polymer, a surfactant and water, and is characterised in that the surfactant is an ethoxylated stearyl alcohol of formula: HO—(CH2—CH2—O)n—CH2—(CH2)16—CH3 wherein n is 100. The invention also relates to a method for impregnating reinforcement fibres using the impregnation bath, to a method for manufacturing a prepreg having a thermoplastic matrix using the impregnation method, and to a method for manufacturing a part made of a composite material having a thermoplastic matrix using the method for manufacturing a prepreg.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for producing, by welding, a link between an element made from any material, for example metal, and an element made from a thermoplastic-matrix composite material, the second element being produced by depositing a textile yarn pre-impregnated with a thermoplastic material on the surface of the first element. The method mainly includes an operation consisting of producing an interface coating consisting of an epoxy resin filled with a thermoplastic material powder, coating the surface of the element made from any material with same, and leaving the coating to polymerize. It next includes an operation consisting simultaneously of forming the second element and welding same to the coating deposited on the surface of the first element by locally heating the two elements, when depositing the pre-impregnated textile on the first element.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of giant micelles as shear-thinning agent in an aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one thermoplastic polymer. It also relates to an aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one thermoplastic polymer, comprising giant micelles located around the particles of the thermoplastic polymer(s), and also to a method that makes it possible to prepare this aqueous dispersion. Applications: all fields in which it is desirable to coat a substrate with a thermoplastic film and, in particular, the sizing of reinforcing fibres intended to be incorporated into the composition of parts made of thermoplastic matrix composite materials and, in particular, of structural parts for the aeronautical and space industries.

Abstract: A sizing composition for reinforcing fibres is provided which makes it possible to improve the adhesion of these fibres with respect to an organic matrix that forms, with them, a part made of a composite material and that results from the chain transfer polymerization of a curable resin. The sizing composition includes a polybutadiene prepolymer comprising at least two epoxide functions, a cross-linking agent comprising at least two reactive functions, at least one of which is a thiol function; and a catalyst comprising at least one tertiary amine function.

Abstract: A composite material for manufacturing a device for containment of a cryogenic liquid and a device for containment of a cryogenic liquid which comprises at least one layer made of this composite material. The composite material is obtained from a composition comprising, in percentages by weight relative to the total weight of the composition: from 60% to 90% of a polyamide chosen from polyamides 6, 6.6 and 6/6.6 and mixtures thereof; from 10% to 30% of a primary synthetic graphite in the form of particles; and from 0% to 10% of an anti-oxidant. Applications: manufacture of cryogenic tanks and notably liquid oxygen tanks, particularly for a space launcher, manufacture of supply lines of cryogenic liquids and particularly liquid oxygen; manufacture of any device for the storage, transport and/or supply of a gas under pressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of assembling pre-impregnated plies by local isolated polymerization of the assembly region (30) under the action of a radiation to which the resin of the prepreg is sensitive. The assembly method makes it possible in particular to produce very large sized gossamer structures (7) in the form of a concertina-folded tube which is deployed by injecting pressurized gas once in space then stiffened by polymerization under the effect of the same radiation. The pylon concerned (7) thus comprises two structural elements (10, 20) secured end to end while at the same time maintaining its flexibility and firmness qualities.