Composites

Modern vehicles are composed of increasing amounts of plastic, raising questions about the use of recycled materials and the recyclability of automotive waste.

Plastic solar cells have struggled for years, but perovskite and plastic films could change that. This breakthrough may speed up commercialization..

The market for polymer-based chiller components is expanding rapidly as industries seek cost efficiency, corrosion resistance, and energy savings.

The past year marked significant growth for Bcomp, a leader in flax-based bio-composites, with achievements in funding, innovation, and partnerships.

The global composites market is experiencing steady and significant growth. Market analysts expect that it will rise from USD 93.69 billion in 2022 to approximately USD 160.48 billion by 2030 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.2%.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has studied PFAS usage in food applications, tracking its presence, migration potential, and industry phase-outs.

The X-59 experimental aircraft, part of NASA’s Quest mission, exemplifies how CAE software like Collier Aerospace’s HyperX revolutionizes geometry optimization.

Optimizing matrix viscosity is crucial for enhancing the mechanical performance of fiber-reinforced composites.

Researchers developed the Thermal Expansion Molding Process (TEMP), which aims to reduce high costs and improve inefficient large-scale production methods from traditional processes like autoclave molding and vacuum-bag-only (VBO).

With the growing demand for sustainable and high-performance materials, basalt fibers have become a promising reinforcement for marine composites.