New class of fiber-reinforced polymers in the circular economy / 2024
From aviation to orthopedics: polymer patch made from dynamic polymer networks
![Von der Luftfahrt bis zur Orthopädie: Kunststoff-Patch aus dynamischen Polymernetzwerken Der form- und recycelbare Polymer-Patch kann beliebige Formen und Größen annehmen.](/en/press/research-news/2024/august-2024/from-aviation-to-orthopedics-polymer-patch-made-from-dynamic-polymer-networks/jcr:content/fixedContent/teaserimage.img.1col.jpg/1720446843152/ifam-kunststoff-patch-aus-dynamischen-polymer-netzwerken.jpg)
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM have developed a new polymer patch that can significantly accelerate and simplify previously laborious, expensive, and time-consuming repair processes on damaged lightweight aircraft components. The thermoformable, recyclable repair patch is pressed onto the damaged area and fully sets in just 30 minutes. The innovative fiber-reinforced plastic is so versatile that it can be used in a wide range of different industries, from aviation to orthopedics.
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