Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Neenu Poonia, Neelam M Rose, Saroj Yadav and Shalini Rukhaya

Abstract:
Composite materials, which first appeared in the middle of the 20^th century, are currently one of the hottest research areas in contemporary technology. The benefit of creating composite materials is their superior electrical insulation, high thermal resistance, good fire behavior, high impact resistance, best abrasion resistance, and strong stiffness. Because of their outstanding qualities, flexibility in design, and aesthetic appeal, these materials continue to be used in more and more in industrial applications. This article provides an overview of composite materials, their components (reinforcement and matrix) and key benefits related to their physical and mechanical properties based on recent studies. It is emphasized how urgent it is to develop novel composites, whether they contain synthetic or natural components, in order to promote sustainability and create a cleaner, greener environment by reducing waste, hazardous emissions, and landfill waste.