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2 - Fibres and Particulate Reinforcements

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 April 2022

Frank R. Jones
Frank R. Jones
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University of Sheffield
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This chapter describes the synthesis of the principal fibres and provides the range of acicular reinforcing particles, nanofibres, nanotubes, and nanosheets. The properties of the most common fibres – carbon, glass, ceramics, and natural and advanced polymers – are considered. The differing grades and their structural property relationships are also discussed. Surface treatments for adhesion and compatibility are described.

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Composites Science, Technology, and Engineering , pp. 22 - 75
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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