Image Credit: asharkyu/Shutterstock.com This article explores the types of composite matrix materials, their properties, and their applications across various industries. Polymer matrix composites ...

The results are published in Advanced Materials. "The technology we have ... By trapping silver nanoparticles within a polymer matrix, researchers can manipulate particle size and, consequently ...

Examples include polymer, ceramic, and metal matrix composites ... However, just 6% of composite material will be reused in secondary application. 6% - reclaimed and reused 94% - landfilled or ...

fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites, nanocomposites, and plastic materials used in military and commercial applications. In the laboratory, our researchers perform both routine and specialized ...

Penn State researchers have created LivGels, a self-healing hydrogel that mimics extracellular matrix (ECM) properties, ...

A team of international researchers has successfully created a new type of highly conductive 2D polymer, opening the door to ...