Classification and Application of Advanced Composite Materials

Composite materialsComposite materials are materials that consist of strong carry-loadLoad materials which are embedded in a somewhat weaker material. The stronger material is commonly referred to as reinforcementReinforcement and the weaker material is commonly referred to as the matrixMatrix. The composite materialsComposite materials are based on the different types such as polymer matrixPolymer matrix compositesComposite, nanocompositesNanocomposite, metal matrix compositesMetal matrix composites, ceramic matrixCeramic matrix compositesComposite, and carbonCarbon/carbon compositesCarbon composite. Advanced composite materialsComposite materials have broad, proven applicationsApplication, in the aircraft, aerospaceAerospace, and sports equipment sectors. MetalMetal matrixMatrix and ceramic matrixCeramic matrix compositesComposite are widely used in engineering applicationsApplication at different operating temperaturesTemperature. CarbonCarbon/carbon compositesCarbon composite meet applicationsApplication ranging from rockets to aerospace because of their ability to maintain and even increase their structural propertiesStructural properties at extreme temperaturesTemperature. Similarly, nanocompositesNanocomposite are also applied in many areas, and in novel applicationsApplication such as solid polymerPolymer electrolytesElectrolyte for batteriesBattery, automotive engine parts, thin-filmFilm capacitors for computer chips, and fuelFuel tanks, impellers and blades, oxygenOxygen and gasGas barriersBarrier and food packaging source, etc. This chapter deals with the classificationClassification and applicationApplication of advanced composite materialsComposite materials.