Luxury automotive manufacturer JLR has reengineered the instrument panel crosscar beam in an effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

Carbon fiber-reinforced concrete improves mechanical properties and durability, making it ideal for protecting underground ...

In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, construction materials such as steel—a necessary material for use in traditional concrete applications—have been significantly impacted by price increases ...

FRP exhibits high levels of corrosion and chemical resistance. Unlike metal, it does not rust, nor does it rot like wood. This means that these composite materials are extremely durable with prolonged ...

As the demand for more sustainable construction grows and raw material shortages like steel continue to be a challenge, fiber-reinforced concrete has become an increasingly popular choice for flatwork ...

Traditional carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite materials are neither recyclable nor repairable due to the thermoset polymers' permanently crosslinked network. Strong and durable like ...

Glass fibers from retired wind turbine blades can be converted into high-capacity silicon-carbon battery anodes, turning a ...

A new carbon-fiber-reinforced PEEK filament for use in 3D-printed medical implants has been developed by German chemicals company Evonik. The biomaterial can be processed using common extrusion-based ...

Most people are aware that plastic waste is a problem. Almost all types of plastics that we use in our everyday lives are ...