Composite Materials and Processing

Composite Materials and Processing provides the science and technology of processing several composites using different processing methods, and includes collective information on the processing of common and advanced composite materials. It also weighs the advantages and disadvantages of various processing methods. This book is suitable for materials scientists, and graduate students, as well as for practicing engineers in composite industries. The book describes the basis for the performance of different reinforcements and matrix materials, highlights technological advancements, and significant points to consider in various processing methods. It dedicates an entire chapter to carbon-carbon composites, introducing the important properties and applications of various composites, and an additional chapter focuses exclusively on the processing of different nanocomposites. • Offers up-to-date information on composite materials processing • Contains material that is easy to read and understand • Includes study questions and a bibliography in each chapter • Provides simple laboratory experiments in the appendix The author of Composite Materials and Processing takes into consideration that readers may have no prior knowledge about composite materials processing. He breaks down in layman’s terms in-depth information about what composites are, and how they work.

Introduction to Composites Definition Brief History of Composites Classification Advantages of Composites Disadvantages of Composites Properties of Composites Applications Questions Bibliography Reference Dispersed Phase Fiber Reinforcements Particulate Materials Nano-reinforcements Questions Bibliography References Further Reading Matrix Materials Polymer Matrix Metallic Matrix Materials Ceramic Matrix Materials Questions Bibliography References Polymer Matrix Composites Processing of Polymer Matrix Composites Advances in Polymer Matrix Composites Structure and Properties of PMCs Environmental Effects on PMCs Applications of PMCs Recycling of PMCs Questions Bibliography References Further Reading Metal Matrix Composites Selection of Reinforcements Processing of Metal Matrix Composites Secondary Processing Machining and Joining of MMCs Properties of Metal Matrix Composites Applications of Metal Matrix Composites Recycling of Metal Matrix Composites Concluding Remarks Questions Bibliography References Ceramic Matrix Composites Failure Behavior of CMCs Toughening Mechanisms in CMCs Processing of Ceramic Matrix Composites Mechanical Properties of CMCs Thermal Conductivity Wear Behavior Applications Concluding Remarks on CMCs Cement-Based Composites Questions Bibliography References Carbon–Carbon Composites Carbon Fiber Reinforcements Matrix Systems Processing of C/C Composites Microstructure of Carbon–Carbon Composites Properties of C/C Composites Oxidation Protection of C/C Composites Applications of C/C Composites Questions Bibliography References Nanocomposites Polymer Nanocomposites Metal Matrix Nanocomposites Ceramic Nanocomposites Questions Bibliography References Further Reading Appendix: Laboratory Practice Index