As opposed to conventional metal alloys, metal matrix composites (MMCs) possess inimitable physical, thermal, electrical, chemical, and mechanical properties that make them most suitable in today’s ...

This review addresses the critical dilemma of balancing strength and ductility in titanium matrix composites (TMCs) by emphasizing the addition of nano-phases. It systematically highlights interfacial ...

As aerospace continues its pursuit of higher performance, lower weight, and improved lifecycle efficiency, metal-to composite component conversion is a key enabler of innovation. Whether in commercial ...

Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) are made by reinforcing a polymer-based matrix with glass, carbon, or aramid fibers. PMCs are classified into thermosetting and thermoplastic resins based on the type ...

University of Toronto researchers have designed a new composite material that is both very light and extremely strong – even at temperatures up to 500 Celsius. The material, which is described in a ...

Ceramic matrix composites (CMC) use ceramic fibers in a ceramic matrix to enable high-performance structures at high temperatures. For example, the silicon carbide (SiC) fiber-reinforced SiC matrix ...

Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) have emerged as a critical class of materials for demanding high-temperature applications due to their unique combination of properties, including: However, ...

In a previous article we reviewed rapid forming of thermoplastic composites (TPC). In the second part of this three-part series, we’ll explore the thermal processes and how these can be managed, ...

Components for the aerospace or transportation industry are typical applications for fibre-reinforced thermoplastic polymer composites. These components often require the production of large, complex ...