Computer modelling and chemical kinetics of the cure of aerospace resin systems

The authors are experienced researchers in the selection, evaluation and simulation of polymeric matrix resins for advanced composites. This article reviews the current state‐of‐the‐art in cure monitoring techniques and the application of modern computational methods to determine the kinetics of cure in commonly used aerospace systems. Extensive reference is made to primary sources and conclusions drawn about the possible future developments that may evolve in this area of interest.