Apr 20, 2011 — Polydicyclopentadiene (pDCP D) is a high-performance thermoset polymer obtained by Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization (ROMP) of highly purified ...

Aug 1, 2012 — A completely new type of polydicyclopentadiene ( pDCPD ) thermoset resin that is said to offer the same mechanical properties as, and better long -term durability ...

May 27, 2024 — Current areas of applications for PDCPD include large to very large parts often used in harsh environments, for example body panels for ...

by T Zhang · 2025 · Cited by 4 — This study provided a significant method for enhancing the interlaminar toughness and impact resistance of polydicyclopentadiene/glass fiber composites.

by X Luo · Cited by 3 — This work highlights a scalable and energy-efficient process to produce chemically recyclable pDCPD thermosets, significantly improving the circularity.

by P Wang · 2025 · Cited by 2 — Polydicyclopentadiene (PDCPD ) is one of the most robust and highly cross-linked thermosetting polymers, which is well-known for the excellent ...

by C Biju · 2025 — This work contributes to the fields of polymer science and materials recycling by presenting a strategy to upcycle pDCPD through the ...

by J Chen · 2016 · Cited by 56 — Polydicyclopentadiene (PDCPD ) is a tough, heavily crosslinked thermoset polymer that has high heat, chemical, and impact resistance coupled with a low density.

Nov 28, 2024 — PDCPD is used in the production of lightweight and durable automotive parts such as bumpers, body panels, fenders, and underbody shields. The ...

by KAM Vallons · 2015 · Cited by 8 — ABSTRACT. The potential of the tough thermoset polydicyclopentadiene ( PDCPD ) as a matrix for composite materials was explored in this study.