Six times stronger than steel, aromatic polyamide (aramid) is a kind of synthetic, high-performance fiber commonly used in aerospace, automotive, and military applications. Recently, these advanced ...

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Europe will generate 683,000 tons of composite waste in 2025. The global recycling capacity is currently under 100,000 tons. Until we can find better ways to repurpose these materials, over half a ...

When first introduced to mechanical testing of composite materials, one can be confused, even overwhelmed, by the number of available test standards. One reason for this large variety of tests is the ...

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BALTIMORE (Army News Service, April 21, 2015) -- The Army is on the cusp of revolutionizing materials that go into armament construction, making for stronger, lighter and more durable weapons, Dr.