Composite Reinforcements for Optimum Performance

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Part I: Materials for reinforcements in composites

Chapter 1: Fibres for composite reinforcement: properties and microstructures

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Fineness, units, flexibility and strength

1.3 Comparison of materials

1.4 Organic fibres

1.5 Glass fibres

1.6 Chemical vapour deposition (CVD) monofilaments

1.7 Carbon fibres

1.8 Small-diameter ceramic fibres

1.9 Conclusions

Chapter 2: Carbon nanotube reinforcements for composites

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2.1 Carbon nanotubes (CNTs)

2.2 Carbon nanotube (CNT) polymer composites

2.3 Performance and applications

Chapter 3: Ceramic reinforcements for composites

Abstract:

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Ceramic fibers: general features