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Synthetic Fibres for Composite Applications

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Fibrous and Textile Materials for Composite Applications

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This chapter gives the details of various synthetic fibres (both organic and inorganic such as glass, carbon, aramides, polyolefins, ceramic fibres, etc.) used to reinforce composite materials for conventional as well as very high-tech applications. Production and properties of these fibres and also the most common applications in fibre reinforced composites are included in this chapter.

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Pico, D., Steinmann, W. (2016). Synthetic Fibres for Composite Applications. In: Rana, S., Fangueiro, R. (eds) Fibrous and Textile Materials for Composite Applications. Textile Science and Clothing Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0234-2_4

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