Polybenzoxazine-based composites as high-performance materials

Polybenzoxazines are newly developed thermoset polymers exhibiting versatility in a wide range of applications including in the electronics and aerospace industries. When combined as composites, the attractive characteristics of both components are apparent. The chemistry of benzoxazine synthesis offers wide molecular design flexibility and thus facilitates preparation of various polybenzoxazine-based composites. This article reviews recent developments in the preparation and thermal curing of benzoxazine composites with a focus on structure-property relations of cured materials. (C) 2010 Society of Chemical Industry