Abstract: Described herein is a melt flowable polyamide composition for shaped articles, which may include thin wall connectors such as electrical connectors.

Abstract: A composition including, based on a total weight of the composition: 30 to 60 wt % of polycarbonate; 20 to 40 wt % of polybutylene terephthalate; 5 to 40 wt % of carbon fiber; 1 to 10 wt % of an ethylene acrylic ester terpolymer; and less than 5 wt % of glass fiber.

Abstract: A composition including, based on a total weight of the composition: 30 to 60 wt % of polycarbonate; 20 to 40 wt % of polybutylene terephthalate; 5 to 40 wt % of carbon fiber; 1 to 10 wt % of an ethylene acrylic ester terpolymer; and less than 5 wt % of glass fiber.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition includes a polypropylene polymer component including a low flow grade polypropylene and a high flow grade polypropylene, and a fiber reinforcement component. The fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition is capable of being vacuum formed. In another aspect a thermoplastic composition includes a homopolymer component including polypropylene, a co-polymer component, an impact modifier, and one or more of a flame retardant component and a fiber reinforcement component. The thermoplastic composition is capable of being vacuum formed. The fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition may be formed into an article such as an enclosure for an electrical component, and it may be chemically resistant to a medical grade cleaner.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions include: a) from about 5 wt % to about 30 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer component including polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate or a combination thereof; b) from about 10 wt % to about 55 wt % of a poly butylene terephthalate component; c) from about 0.1 wt % to about 10 wt % of a polyester elastomer component; d) from 0 wt % to about 10 wt % of an acrylic impact modifier component; e) from 0 wt % to about 10 wt % of an ethylene/alkyl acrylate/glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer compatibilizer component; and f) from about 30 wt % to about 70 wt % of a ceramic fiber component. Articles formed from the thermoplastic compositions and methods of forming the articles are also described.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition includes a polypropylene polymer component including a low flow grade polypropylene and a high flow grade polypropylene, and a fiber reinforcement component. The fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition is capable of being vacuum formed. In another aspect a thermoplastic composition includes a homopolymer component including polypropylene, a co-polymer component, an impact modifier, and one or more of a flame retardant component and a fiber reinforcement component. The thermoplastic composition is capable of being vacuum formed. The fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composition may be formed into an article such as an enclosure for an electrical component, and it may be chemically resistant to a medical grade cleaner.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition includes: a polycarbonate polymer component; an intrinsically conductive/dissipative polymer or a blend thereof; a flame retardant; an antidripping agent; and an ultraviolet (UV) stabilizer. The thermoplastic composition may be colorable or dyeable. In an aspect, the thermoplastic compositions exhibit improved properties, including but not limited to flame retardancy, ultraviolet stability, temperature resistance, room temperature and low temperature impact properties, chemical resistance, electrostatic dissipative capability and radio transmission capability. Articles formed from the thermoplastic composition include personal protective equipment such as helmets. Methods for forming the thermoplastic compositions and articles formed therefrom are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and fiber reinforced thermoplastic composition comprising: a polyaryletherketone (PAEK) component; a polyimide component, wherein the polyimide component comprises a blend of at least a first polyimide (PI) having glass transition temperature of at least 300° C. and a second polyimide (PI) having glass transition temperature less than the glass transition temperature of the first polyimide; and a reinforcement fiber component. The resulting fiber reinforced thermoplastic compositions exhibit improved mechanical performance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a polyetherimide, a polyester carbonate, and a reinforcement agent; wherein the composition comprises the reinforcement agent in an amount ranging from 1 wt % to 70 wt % relative to the total weight of the composition; wherein the polyester carbonate comprises at least 40 mole % resorcinol based aryl ester linkages. Also, disclosed herein are articles comprising the compositions disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns thermoplastic compositions exhibiting electrically conductive properties as well as improved mechanical and physical properties. Disclosed herein are also methods for the manufacture of the disclosed composition as well as articles of manufacture comprising the same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a polyetherimide, a polyester carbonate, and a reinforcement agent; wherein the composition comprises the reinforcement agent in an amount ranging from 1 wt % to 70 wt % relative to the total weight of the composition; wherein the polyester carbonate comprises at least 40 mole % resorcinol based aryl ester linkages. Also, disclosed herein are articles comprising the compositions disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite with desired physical properties, such as high strength, high impact and high flow while maintaining the OSU heat release compliancy.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite with desired physical properties, such as high modulus, high stiffness and high flow while maintaining the OSU heat release compliancy.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a polymer comprising polyetherimide, polyetheretherketone, polyamide, polyoxyalkylene, or polyalkylene terephthalate, or a mixture thereof, and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, wherein the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene comprises a surface modifier. Also disclosed are articles comprising one or more of the described compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to thermoplastic electrostatic dissipative (ESD) composites. The disclosed composites comprise a thermoplastic resin phase and a plurality of intermediate modulus carbon fibers dispersed within the thermoplastic resin phase. Also disclosed herein are methods for the manufacture and/or use of the disclosed ESD composites as well as articles formed from such composites.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and fiber reinforced thermoplastic composition comprising: a polyaryletherketone (PAEK) component; a polyimide component, wherein the polyimide component comprises a blend of at least a first polyimide (PI) having glass transition temperature of at least 300° C. and a second polyimide (PI) having glass transition temperature less than the glass transition temperature of the first polyimide; and a reinforcement fiber component. The resulting fiber reinforced thermoplastic compositions exhibit improved mechanical performance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are fiber reinforced thermoplastic composition comprising: a thermoplastic polymer component comprising a polycarbonate, or polyalkylene terephthalate, or a combination thereof; a reinforcement fiber component; and a maleic anhydride additive component. The resulting fiber reinforced thermoplastic compositions exhibit improved mechanical performance at room temperature and high temperatures.

Abstract: Provided are polyamide nanocomposites incorporating carbon nanotubes and other filler species. Also provided are related methods.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite with desired physical properties, such as high strength, high impact and high flow while maintaining the OSU heat release compliancy.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite with desired physical properties, such as high modulus, high stiffness and high flow while maintaining the OSU heat release compliancy.