Composite Materials, Survey

Abstract

Composite materials are defined as macroscopic combinations of two or more materials. The development of high performance fiber composites is outlined. Composites are classified as fibrous, laminated, and particulate. Details of the nature and fabrication processes of common fibers–glass, carbon, and aramid are presented. Polymer‐based matrix materials are classified as thermosetting or thermoplastic, and common examples of each type are discussed. Methods of fabricating composites are reviewed. Theories of reinforcement are introduced for unidirectional laminated composites.

Use of lignin strengthened with modified wheat gluten in biodegradable composites

“…Blending lignin with natural resins yields composite; which is at high temperature can be processed to moldable form. A composite material can be described as a macroscopic combination of two or more materials to achieve a performance from the composite that was not available from the separate constituents 1. Biocomposites (biodegradable composites) are obtained by blending together a biodegradable polymer and biodegradable filler; since both components are biodegradable, the composites as the integral parts are also expected to be biodegradable 2.…”