Composites are made from two or more constituent materials, each with different properties. When combined, they create a material with properties greater than the sum of its parts. Examples include ...
110,000 The number of tonnes of fibre-reinforced composites produced in the UK each year – more than twice the weight of the Forth Rail Bridge. 6% The proportion of fibre-reinforced polymer composite ...
The ever-growing concerns about fuel consumption, environmental pollution, and crash safety have strongly intensified the pursuit of lighter and safer ...
Researchers from the University of Minho in Portugal started with silicone rubber polymer and added zirconia nanoparticles to make the material attract water molecules. After they rolled the composite ...