In the structure of a typical composite, one material - the dispersed phase - is contained within another - the matrix phase. The dispersed phase usually consists of small particles, or of either ...

Both strong and lightweight, FRPs are used in a wide range of industries where high-strength structures are required. FRPs are composite materials made from a thermoset or thermoplastic polymer that ...

The ACMTRL has as its charter the task of developing a better understanding of the design, analysis, and manufacture of high performance composite materials and textile structures. The laboratory is ...

Damage mechanics of composite materials is concerned with the various damage mechanisms, their evolution under thermomechanical loading, and their effect on the elastic, failure, and fatigue behavior ...

A research team from Taiyuan University of Technology and Zhejiang University has made headway in enhancing polypropylene (PP ...

Mollusks possess sturdy protective shells, thanks to their internal nacre structure. Nacre, the natural nanocomposite, ...

The inorganic precursor, such as silica or metal oxides, condenses around these micelles, forming a composite material. Upon removal of the template by calcination or extraction, a mesoporous ...

Composite Material Component Manufacturing Market is Segmented by Type (Carbon Fiber Composite Material Component, Aramid Fiber Composite Material ...

A recent study published in Engineering presents a significant advancement in improving the toughness of polypropylene (PP), a widely used thermoplastic material. The research, led by Zhiyi Zhang ...