Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) are made by reinforcing a polymer-based matrix with glass, carbon, or aramid fibers. PMCs are classified into thermosetting and thermoplastic resins based on the type ...

Researchers have created a self-healing composite that is tougher than materials currently used in aircraft wings, turbine blades and other applications—and can repair itself more than 1,000 times.

Composite materials have revolu­tionised a wide range of industries, including aerospace and automotive, offering unrivalled strength, lightness and design flexibility compared to more conventional ...

Composites have for many years been widely used in highly demanding, safety-critical applications, from aerospace to rail, wind energy and industrial products. Huge, monolithic elements such as wind ...

Nanofibers can be fabricated through various methods, each with its unique advantages and applications. The most common techniques include: Nanofibers are typically made from polymers or composite ...

Throughout human history, many conflicts have resulted in battles and wars. Body armor has been of central importance in order to make combatants as safe as possible against a variety of weapons.

Next-generation Russian nuclear submarines may use composite structures—imagine something akin to a cutting-edge carbon fiber—in an attempt to drastically reduce their acoustical signatures. But this ...

Composite materials are redefining what is possible in space exploration. Their high strength, light weight and versatility make them indispensable in current and future space missions. NASA’s Artemis ...

The technology may be used in production of offshore ice-resistant platforms, pipelines, storage tanks for technical liquids and fuel SARATOV, November 28. /TASS/. Scientists of the Gagarin Saratov ...

Aircraft are getting lighter as composite materials replace metal in their components and airframe. Commercial aircraft component manufacturer OrbitalATK is using RFID to improve process efficiency ...