Composite Materials and Processing
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Features
- Provides comprehensive coverage of processing of various types of composite materials
- Covers Metal matrix composites (MMC), Ceramic matrix composites (CMC), polymer matrix composites, carbon-carbon composites and nanocomposites
- Includes cookbook recipes on how to process composite materials
- Serves as a guidebook for selection of appropriate composite for various applicationsA
Summary
An exploration of the processing of composite materials, this book covers fiber reinforcements, production of various fibers and properties, and the processing of polymer matrix, metal matrix, and ceramic matrix composites. It then discusses topics illustrating advanced composites, carbon-carbon composites and nanocomposites, processing of polymer-clay nanocomposites, carbon nanotube-reinforced composites, and nanoparticle-reinforced composites. The book also includes a chapter on practical instructions for processing composites.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Composites
Definition
A Brief History of Composites
Classification
Advantages of Composites
Disadvantages of Composites
Properties of Composites
Applications
Dispersed Phase
Fiber Reinforcements
Particulate Materials
Nano-Reinforcements
Matrix Materials
Polymer Matrix
Metallic Matrix Materials
Ceramic Matrix Materials
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
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
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
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
Nanocomposites
Polymer Nanocomposites
Metal Matrix Nanocomposites
Ceramic Nanocomposites
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