Chapter 1 Introduction to composite materials 001
Unit 1 Introduction and conception 001
Unit 2 Classifications and terminology of composite materials 006
Unit 3 Applications 011

Chapter 2 Matrices 019
Unit 1 Polymer matrix 019
Unit 2 Ceramic matrix 023
Unit 3 Metal matrix 028

Chapter 3 Reinforcements 033
Unit 1 Introduction of carbon fibers 033
Unit 2 Glass fibers 037
Unit 3 Incorporation of fibers into matrix 042

Chapter 4 Interfaces 048
Unit 1 Types of bonding at the interface 048
Unit 2 Mechanical characterization of interfaces 055

Chapter 5 Fibre reinforced polymers 060
Unit 1 Introduction 060
Unit 2 Fabrication processes 065
Unit 3 Applications of composite materials 072

Chapter 6 Metal matrix composite 078
Unit 1 Introduction 078
Unit 2 Processing 083
Unit 3 Applications 091

Chapter 7 Ceramics matrix composite 099
Unit 1 Introduction 099
Unit 2 Processing of ceramic matrix composites 105
Unit 3 Glass and glass-ceramic matrix composites 111

Chapter 8 Nanocomposite 117
Unit 1 Introduction 117
Unit 2 Processing 121
Unit 3 Application 126

Appendixes 134
Main journals of composites science and engineering 134

Glossary 135