In fiber reinforced composites, a material such as a metal, a ceramic or a polymeric material forms the continuous matrix containing dispersed fibers.  The material is reinforced because the fiber component usually increases or improves some property such as stiffness or strength of the matrix.  (RDC 5/14/2011)

“Fiber reinforced composite materials can be divided into two main categories normally referred to as short fiber-reinforced materials and continuous fiber-reinforced materials. Continuous reinforced materials will often constitute a layered or laminated structure. The woven and continuous fibre styles are typically available in a variety of forms, being pre-impregnated with the given matrix (resin), dry, uni-directional tapes of various widths, plain weave, harness satins, braided, and stitched.:”  (Wikipedia, Fiber Reinforced Materials, 5/14/2011)

Composites   
LDPE/NR/Hyacinth Fiber Composites
Materials    
Polyamide /Glass Fiber Composites    
Poly(lactide-co-caprolactone) Composites   
Polypropylene (Pp) /Hemp Nanocomposites

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