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Title: Polymer Matrix Composites: A Perspective for a Special Issue of Polymer Reviews

Journal Article · · Polymer Matrix Composites: A Perspective for a Special Issue of Polymer Reviews

Polymer matrix composites, with their high specific strength and stiffness, are used in a wide range of applications from large wind turbine blades to microelectronics. This perspective article provides a brief primer on polymer matrix composites, discusses some of their advantages and limitations, and describes a number of emerging trends in the field. In addition, it introduces four review articles on the topics of recent developments in carbon fibers, natural fiber reinforced composites, evaluation of the interface between the fiber reinforcement and polymer matrix, and carbon nanotube reinforced polymers.

Research Organization:
Ames Lab., Ames, IA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-07CH11358
OSTI ID:
1060753
Report Number(s):
IS-J 7814
Journal Information:
Polymer Matrix Composites: A Perspective for a Special Issue of Polymer Reviews, Vol. 52, Issue 3-4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English