bio-resins 1 with their respective market share. The bio-based equivalents can be used in exactly the same sectors whenever the sustainability arguments are valuable. Conclusion Repartition of UPR market by application sector a building block in phenolic resins, epoxy hardeners, adhe- (Source : Cefic - European Chemical Industry Council ) sives and emulsions. The list goes on. The main application sectors of the “usual” UPR resins are listed in the figure Small system. Big eye-opener. With Harper’s Microline™ system, carbon fiber R&D experts can really tell if something special is brewing, with leading-edge features like: • Flexibility in precursor materials • Reliable data from very small tow sizes • More precise atmospheric and temperature controls • Faster ramp up times harperintl.com 20 jec composites magazine / No82 July 2013 It is currently difficult to estimate the market penetration of partially and totally biosourced resins. The industry, however, most certainly no longer considers the demand for more environmentally friendly products as a posthippy whim. Sooner or later, the oil prices will rise to make these solutions not only more viable but also more economically competitive. n More information: www.jeccomposites.comhttp://www.jeccomposites.com http://www.harperintl.com