A new multifunctional composite made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) and piezoelectric materials can use ...

According to the American Concrete Institute CT-18, fiber-reinforced concrete is a concrete mixture that is reinforced with dispersed, randomly orientated fibers. These fibers can be used in lieu of ...

In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, construction materials such as steel—a necessary material for use in traditional concrete applications—have been significantly impacted by price increases ...

Luxury automotive manufacturer JLR has reengineered the instrument panel crosscar beam in an effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

FRP exhibits high levels of corrosion and chemical resistance. Unlike metal, it does not rust, nor does it rot like wood. This means that these composite materials are extremely durable with prolonged ...

Lightweight yet strong and resistant to corrosion and weathering, carbon fiber–reinforced polymers (CFRPs) are used in aircraft, shipping containers, natural gas storage tanks, wind turbine blades, ...

The performance of the final product depends heavily on the degree of cure - making it critical to ensure that the reaction goes to completion for the highest quality and reliability. Achieving this ...

Key opportunities in the glass fiber market include increasing demand in construction insulation, automotive lightweighting, and wind energy sectors. Innovations in low-carbon manufacturing and ...

Carbon fiber (CF) has attained somewhat of a near-mystical appeal in consumer marketing, with it being praised for being ...