A Schematic Study on Properties Polymer Composites -A Review

Abstract

Polymer composites are essentially axial particulates embedded in fitting matrices. The primary aims of Polymer composites it to obtain materials with high strength in conjunction with higher elastic modulus. The strength elevation is however affected with applied load transiting from matrix to fibres, interfacial bonding between fibre-matrix, their relative alignment and nature of fibre scheming the overall material behaviours. The alignment of fibres may however be continuous or random depending on the end applications. The choice of the fibre reinforcement and its fitting matrix also depends on application requirements. In recent years, the advent of composite technology has led to the development of different fibre reinforced composite systems via varying manufacturing methodologies to obtain advanced material behaviours. Herein, we present a comparative account on various kinds of synthetic fibres and their significance as potential reinforcements with special emphasis on carbon fibres.