This book discusses advanced composite materials whose mechanical properties are controlled by continuous fibers with high strength and stiffness embedded in a polymeric, metal, and ceramic matrix. Although the concept of combining two of more components to produce materials with controlled properties has been known and used since the olden days, modern composites were developed only a few decades ago and have now found extensive application in various fields of engineering, particularly in aerospace structures that require high strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios.
This book focuses primarily on the various applications of modern engineered materials such as aero components, marine components, and auto components. Covering topics such as sustainable production, defense applications, and structural applications, this book is an essential resource for researchers working on advanced sustainable composite materials and ceramics, postgraduate students of materials science and engineering, and engineers and scientists participating in industrial research and development for composite material manufacturing.