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
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