Manufacturing techniques of fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites: a review

Abstract

The technological boom in various sectors has created demand for new materials, which can perform in stringent conditions where the conventional materials fail to perform. This has triggered the concept of composites where two or more materials are combined and optimistic properties of both can be utilized. The application area of composite material has developed in many Engineering applications like automobile, aeronautics, shipbuilding, medical, sports and accessories, etc., due to its characteristics like light weight to strength ratio, corrosion resistance and silent operational condition. Among various classes of composites today PMC (polymer matrix composites) is stipulated more due to its self lubricated properties. Due to the environmental concern nowadays more emphasis is given on the natural fiber polymer matrix composites which can replace the synthetic fibers. The major challenge with the manufacturing of fiber polymer matrix composites (FRPMCs) is due to its hydrophilic nature. This paper is proposing a comprehensive study of various manufacturing techniques used for FPMCs.