Dielectric properties of polymer composites have generated considerable interest owing to their potential for high-performance energy storage, sensing and actuation applications. These composite ...

One of the first applications where ATSP polymer is being considered is for a NASA-funded project involving rollable or foldable composites for deployable structures. In order to participate, late ...

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 ...

Explore the future of sustainable composites in architecture, from bio-based and recycled materials to hybrid solutions.

Wind turbine blades are being buried at their end of life (EOL), a practice soon to be prohibited by landfill bans taking effect across Europe in 2025. With a forecast of 43 million tons to be ...

Carbon fiber reinforced materials are widely used in products from golf clubs to the world’s most advanced aircraft due to their high strength, stability, and light weight. Mussel Polymers, Inc., a ...

It was at the heart of the Creps (‘Sports Expertise and Performance Resource Centre’) in Vichy, France, that the French Society of Plastics Engineers, SFIP, chose this year to hold its event dedicated ...