During 2010,Phenolic Resins celebrate 100years of existence.Dr.Leo Baekeland began commercial production of phenolic resins in May 1910 in Germany and October 1910 in the United States.This activity launched the Plastics Industry as it is recognized today.It is estimated that about 255 million tons of plastics will be produced worldwide in 2010 and consist of thermoplastic,thermosetting and elastomeric materials.Some of these polymeric materials are further transformed into fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) utilizing fibers such as carbon fiber,glass fiber,and organic fibers such as Kevlar,Spectra (ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene) and others.
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