Polymer concrete formulations

Resole-based phenol-formaldehyde (phenolic) resins are typically used in composites applications where excellent fire and high temperature resistance is necessary. In 2004, some exciting development work involving the use of phenolic resins in light weight polymer concrete formulations was conducted. Some interesting technical aspects of the use of phenolic resins in these products were found, including improved strain to failure in highly filled formulations. This important finding has major implications, since strain to failure is normally the factor that most limits the use of polymer concrete formulations. The CEEFC has already identified commercial partners who have shown significant interest in these new phenolic based polymer concrete formulations.

Project funding

CEEFC, USQ internal project

Project investigator

Dr David Rogers