Synthetic and Mineral Fibers, Their Composites and Applications

Synthetic and Mineral Fibers, Their Composites and Applications

Reviews recent advances and technological developments in this important research field. The book provides an up-to-date record of significant research findings and observations along with an update on current and future potential applications. The book provides vital information on recent advancements, modern processing technologies, manufacturing, and applications and summarizes lifecycle and performance parameters for these types of composites.

This book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers and materials scientists and engineers working in the development of polymer composite materials reinforced with synthetic and mineral fibers for applications in aerospace, medical, defense, automotive and construction sectors.

- Covers both synthetic and mineral fibers, their composites, and applications

- Highlights recent advances in mineral fiber-reinforced polymer composites, modern processing methods, and functionalization

- Provides updates on hybrid (combination of both synthetic and mineral fiber) composite technologies

- Features applications in aerospace, medical, defense and the construction industries