Composite materials and methods for preparing the same with latent acid catalysts

Abstract

Composite materials, such as polymer reinforced textiles and polymer reinforced papers, and methods for the same are described. The polymer reinforced materials may include a base and a crosslinked latex polymer disposed on the base. The base may include one or more layers, and each of the one or more layers may include a plurality of fibers. The crosslinked latex polymer may be prepared from a saturating composition including an aqueous solvent, a curable latex polymer, and an accelerant. The accelerant may include a latent acid catalyst. The crosslinked latex polymer may be prepared by crosslinking the curable latex polymer with the latent acid catalyst.

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