Structural applications and emerging trends of nano- and biocomposites: a review

• Main Authors: Md. Sazib Mollik, Sazib, Hasan, Muhammad Hasibul, IRUM Tariq, Irum
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Trans Tech Publications Ltd., Switzerland 2015
• Subjects: TS Manufactures
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/49217/1/49217_-_Structural_applications_and_emerging_trends_of_nano-_and.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/49217/; http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1115.345

Composite materials are currently being used in applications for aerospace, leisure, construction, sport, packaging and automotive industries, especially for the last mentioned application.Yet, present day trends such as a rise in interest in environmentally-friendly materials and the advancement of nanotechnology has led to the emergence of nano- and biocomposites. These materials offer comparable mechanical properties to conventional composites, with biocomposites having the added benefit of being biodegradable. This paper explores the nano- and biocomposites, focussing additionally on structural applications and emerging trends of this growing market.