Composite Materials

Sabu Thomas

Sabu Thomas

International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology & School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

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Jiji Abraham

Jiji Abraham

International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

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Ajithkumar Manayan Parambil

Ajithkumar Manayan Parambil

International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

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Asha Krishnan

Asha Krishnan

International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

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Hanna J. Maria

Hanna J. Maria

International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

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Bernhard Ilschner

Bernhard Ilschner

Ecole Polytechnique Fédération de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland

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Joseph K. Lees

Joseph K. Lees

E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, DE, United States, 19898

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Ashok K. Dhingra

Ashok K. Dhingra

E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co., Wilmington, DE, United States, 19898

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R. L. McCullough

R. L. McCullough

University of Delaware, Newark, DE, United States, 19716

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First published: 29 September 2016
Citations: 8

Abstract

The article contains sections titled:

1. Introduction
1.1. Definition
2. Constituent Materials
2.1. Fibers
2.1.1. Aramid Fibers
2.1.2. Carbon Fibers
2.1.2.1. General Material Description
2.1.2.2. Types of Carbon Fibers
2.1.3. Glass Fibers
2.1.3.1. Types of Glass Fiber
2.1.3.2. Properties
2.1.3.3. Processing
2.1.3.4. Advantages and Disadvantages
2.1.4. Boron Fiber
2.1.5. Alumina-Based Fibers
2.1.6. Silica Fibers
2.1.7. Silicon Carbide Fibers
2.1.8. Nanomaterials
2.2. Matrix Materials
2.2.1. Thermoplastics
2.2.1.1. Classification Based on Performance
2.2.1.2. Classification of Elastomers According to Similarity of Properties and Applications
3. Processing and Fabrication Technology
3.1. Hand Lay-up
3.2. Braiding
3.3. Filament Winding
3.4. Pultrusion
3.5. Sandwich Construction
3.6. Adhesive Bonding
3.7. Vacuum Bag Molding
3.8. Oven Curing
3.9. Autoclave Curing
3.10. Press Molding
3.11. Integrally Heated Tooling
3.12. Resin-Transfer Molding
3.13. Thermoforming
4. Properties of Composites
4.1. Factors Affecting Composite Properties
4.2. Physical Properties of Composites
5. Applications
5.1. Biomedical Applications
5.2. Tissue Engineering
5.3. Water Purification
5.4. Satellite Systems
5.5. Military Aircraft
5.6. Radomes
5.7. Helicopters
5.8. Commercial Transport Aircraft
5.9. General Aviation
5.10. Ballistic Protection
5.11. General Industries/Electronics
5.12. Sporting Goods
5.13. Civil Construction
5.14. Prospective Developments
6. Certification Standards for Composites
7. Environmental Aspects

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