The selection of the matrix is usually based on the environmental conditions (for example, exposure to heat, light, moisture) the application will operate within. The main fibres used in composites ...

CFRP, or carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, is one of the most commonly used engineering composites. But there are many others, including metal-matrix composites and ceramic-matrix composites ...

This study reveals tungsten carbide-carbon nanofoam composites as efficient electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution, ...

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The Vietnam MMC market is expected to witness steady growth, driven by increasing demand in the automotive, aerospace, and electronics sectors. Market forecasts indicate a significant expansion in ...

Researchers have found that a two-dimensional carbon material is tougher than ... hexagonal lattice, MAC is a composite material that incorporates both crystalline and amorphous regions.

Mercedes announced the first steps on the road towards sustainable carbon fiber composites. In concrete terms, this means that Mercedes will qualify and apply sustainable carbon fiber composites to ...

Composite materials have their microstructure designed in terms of their macroscopic constituents, e.g. fibers in a homogeneous matrix material. By controlling the choice of fibers, their volume ...