Recent Advances in Manufacturing, Characterization, and Applications of Composites provides comprehensive guidance on cutting-edge developments in composite materials. Covering the development, fabrication, machining, testing and analysis of polymeric, metallic and ceramic composites, the book addresses innovations critical to high-performance applications in aerospace, biomedical, renewable energy, electronics and scientific domains. It examines advanced fabrication routes such as 3D printing, friction stir processing, and spark plasma sintering, alongside modern machining, non-destructive testing and computational modelling, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence, machine learning and sustainable processing.
Comprises of nine chapters on advancements in manufacturing, processing, and testing of composite materials-each contributed by experienced international researchers. Combining theoretical insight with research studies and practical knowledge, the book is a valuable reference for researchers, materials scientists, engineers, industrial R&D teams and postgraduate students.
- Details advanced composite fabrication techniques, including AI and machine-learning methods for testing and optimization
- Covers 3D printing and friction stir processing, plus modern machining for precise, complex shapes
- Explores novel applications and future trends across biomedical, aerospace and electronics sectors
- Emphasizes sustainable fabrication and recycling methods supporting circular economy
- Includes examples of research studies that bridge theory and real-world industrial practice
