Review of composite materials and applications

Abstract

This research seeks to discover and analyze the characteristics of composites that contribute to their performance improvement. Molding techniques are employed in a variety of industries to create composite products. Apart from their light weight and their high relative stiffness and strength, they have other advantages as well. Fundamental concepts comprise the material and physical properties, in addition to their design, tooling repair, inspection, and design. High-strength, lightweight materials helped to make helicopters, aircrafts, and rockets that were used for military purposes. It was evident that the components made of metal until that point were superior in terms of mechanical performance however, their weight rendered their usage ineffective. Numerous companies working in the polymer sector were expanding into new markets and expanding. The improved mechanical properties of polymers could solve a number of problems, and this was the case when researchers created a new light polymer in the laboratory. Composites are engineered materials made from two or more parts that have a wide range of physical, chemical, as well as mechanical characteristics. The distinct features of the individual parts and the arrangement of these components inside the structure lead to a myriad of distinct characteristics in composites. Composites can be altered to meet a variety of mechanical, geometrical, structural and chemical demands. Synthetic materials are utilized in various areas, such as construction (such as bridges and structures) as well as the automotive industry (such as bodywork for automobiles) as well as aviation, military (such as boats and ships) and even biology. Composites are fast becoming popular in the field of medicine, despite the fact that polymeric, metallic, and ceramic biomaterials were used for a long time in processes like tissue repair and replacement.