Polar–polar interaction between the reinforcement and matrix for kevlar fiber-reinforced composite: Effect of using the blend of polar polymers as matrix

For the purpose of investigating the polar–polar interaction between reinforcement and matrix in polymer composite, the mechanical dispersions were studied for the composite comprised of the Kevlar fiber and poly(hydroxy ether of bisphenol A) (I), with which poly(ethylene oxide) (II) or poly(ethylene adipate) (III) was blended as a part of matrix. It is shown by analyzing the storage modulus and loss modulus vs. temperature curves that the reinforcement–matrix interaction is increased relatively to the primary transition temperature of matrix by blending II or III with I, and II is more efficient for increase of the interaction than III. The results obtained from the mechanical dispersions do not contradict those from the Fourier transform infrared spectra on the matrix-polymer-coated Kevlar fiber and on the mixture of matrix polymers with benzanilide, which is used as a model compound for the Kevlar fiber.