Applications of Composite Materials in Engineering

Applications of Composite Materials in Engineering provides an up-to-date review of recent application advancements in different engineering fields. The book concentrates on the availability and utilization of various fibers and reinforcements in composites and analyzes the suitability of them in different engineering and commercial applications. The latest research as well as possible application avenues for the future are discussed in detail.
- Covers a diverse range of applications in structural, electronic, thermal, electrochemical, environmental, and biomedical engineering - Includes recent developments in metal- matrix, ceramic- matrix and polymer-matrix composites - Provides a clear understanding of the present state-of-the-art and the growing utility of hybrid polymer composite materials

1 An introduction to polymer matrix composites and their applications2 An introduction to metal matrix composites and their applications3 An introduction to ceramic matrix composites and their applications4 Evolution and recent advancements of composite materials in structural applications5 Evolution and recent advancements of composite materials in thermal applications6 Evolution and recent advancements of composite materials in aerospace applications7 Evolution and recent advancements of composite materials in rapid prototyping8 Evolution and recent advancements of composite materials in marine applications9 Evolution and recent advancements of composite materials in sports applications10 Evolution and recent advancements of composite materials inoptical applications11 Evolution and recent advancements of composite materials in biomaterials applications12 Evolution and recent advancement of composite materials in household applications13 Evolution and recent advancements of composite materials in industrial applications14 Prospects of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites in engineering and commercial applications15 Prospects of synthetic fiber-reinforced polymer composites in engineering and commercial applications16 Prospects of metal matrix composites in engineering and commercial applications17 Prospects of ceramic matrix composites in engineering and commercial applications18 An introduction to composite materials in packaging applications