Structural applications and emerging trends of nano- and biocomposites: a review
Composite materials are currently being used in applications for aerospace, leisure, construction, sport, packaging and automotive industries, especially for the last mentioned application.Yet, present day trends such as a rise in interest in environmentally-friendly materials and the advancement o...
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Trans Tech Publications Ltd., Switzerland
2015
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/49217/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/49217/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/49217/1/49217_-_Structural_applications_and_emerging_trends_of_nano-_and.pdf |
| Summary: | Composite materials are currently being used in applications for aerospace, leisure, construction, sport, packaging and automotive industries, especially for the last mentioned application.Yet, present day trends such as a rise in interest in environmentally-friendly materials and
the advancement of nanotechnology has led to the emergence of nano- and biocomposites. These materials offer comparable mechanical properties to conventional composites, with biocomposites having the added benefit of being biodegradable. This paper explores the nano- and biocomposites, focussing additionally on structural applications and emerging trends of this growing market. |
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