Influence of Polymer Properties on Sports Equipment Performance from the Perspective of Composite Materials

Abstract

Because of their plentiful sources, excellent performance, straightforward molding process, and other benefits, polymer materials are widely used in sports building materials, sports equipment, sports apparel, and other fields. They can undoubtedly increase athletes’ comfort and endurance while also significantly enhancing their performance in competitive sports. To test the change in the influence of polymer material performance on sports equipment performance from the perspective of composite materials and provide a reference point for the design and development of polymer materials for sports equipment, this paper uses research on the influence of polymer material performance on sports equipment performance from the perspective of composite materials as an example. Composites made of carbon fiber and phenolic epoxy resin (CF/PER) were created using a 2:1 ratio of PER to polyamide resin. A 5% addition of CF that had undergone various treatment conditions was added. The interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) of the composite significantly increases after electropolymerization modification; at a concentration of 0.2 mol/L of aniline, the ILSS increases from 10 MPa to 42 MPa, with a 223.08% increase. Conclusion This material can be applied outside of sports equipment as well.