Woodhead Publishing Interfaces in Particle and Fibre Reinforced Composites: Current Perspectives on Polymer, Ceramic, Metal and Extracellular Matrices (Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering)

Interfaces in Particle and Fibre-Reinforced Composites: From Macro- to Nanoscale addresses recent research findings on the particle-matrix interface at different length scales. The book's main focus is on the reinforcement of materials by particles that can result in a composite material of high stiffness and strength, but it also focuses on how the particle interacts with the (matrix) material, which may be a polymer, biological-based material, ceramic or conventional metal. The different types of particle reinforced composites are discussed, as is load transfer at the particle-matrix interface. Readers will learn how to select materials and about particle structure. Significant progress has been made in applying these approaches, thus making this book a timely piece on recent research findings on the particle-matrix interface at different length scales. Review Addresses recent research findings on the particle-matrix interface at different length scales in particle-reinforced composite materials From the Back Cover Interfaces In Particle Reinforced Composites: From Macro to Nano Scales addresses recent research findings on the particle-matrix interface at different length scales. The main thrust is on reinforcement of materials by particles that can result in a composite material of high stiffness and strength, but more importantly, how the particle interacts with the (matrix) material, which may be a polymer, biological-based material, ceramic or conventional metal. The different types of particle reinforced composites are discussed according to the respective matrix materials. The particles of concern may be made from a variety of materials, and can assume a variety of sizes and shapes; the criterion is that the particles must reduce the load in the matrix by taking up a share of the load. The load transfer occurs at the particle-matrix interface. Thus, judicious selection of materials for the particles and matrix, and structure of the particles, including consideration for interfacial effects, is important in the development of composite materials with the desired bulk mechanical properties. While the nature of the interface depends largely on the processing approach for the composite, interfacial properties of different composites are not always clearly understood. In recent years, advanced characterization methods have been applied to test materials from macroscopic to nanoscopic length scales, complemented by computational approaches. Significant progress has also been made to apply these approaches to explore the particle-matrix interface. This book is timely as it aims to bring together current discussion of recent research findings on the particle-matrix interface at different length scales. About the Author Prof Kheng-Lim Goh is the director of research at the Newcastle University of Singapore, and associate professor in mechanics of materials. He leads the Advanced Composite Research Group where the research is focused on the mechanics of composite materials, covering development (lightweight composite materials), damage studies and repair, sustainability (UN SDG, Net Zero), mechanical systems and structures underpinning composite materials, with applications from aerospace, to automotive, construction and biomedical industry. He has published 100+ research articles in several international journals, conference proceedings and book chapters. As a Global Engagement Fellow presently he is working with his colleagues at University of Pittsburg, USA, on materials and sustainability. Prof. Sabu Thomas is a renowned professor who is serving as the Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. He is also a full professor of Polymer Science and Engineering at the School of Chemical Sciences, a role which he has held since 1998. He was previously Pro-Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University 2017-2018, Director of School of Chemical Science