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 ...

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 ...

FRPCs are composed of fibers such as glass, carbon, or natural fibers embedded in a polymer matrix, such as thermoplastics or thermosets. FRPCs provide several advantages more than conventional ...

The Association for Technical Support and Promotion of Polymer Composites (Spolek pro technickou podporu a propagaci ...

Lightweight, high-strength polymer composites are essential to modern engineering, but their production has long been hindered by complexity, inefficiency, and reliance on manual adjustments. A study ...

For more than half a century, materials scientists have struggled with how to simulate the complexity of polymer materials.

Safran Explore, the open innovation programme of Safran Group, returns in 2026 with an edition dedicated to Smart Materials.

Researchers developed a 3D-printed concrete composite with alternating layers of mortar and polymer, enhancing mechanical ...