In this chapter, we have discussed the basics of composite materials, types,
properties, and applications. Students will learn the fundamentals of composite
materials and their importance in many engineering fields. Composite materials can be
defined as “the combination of a hard and a soft material” or “these are the materials
composed of different parts with specific ratios”. This chapter comprises of the
advantages and disadvantages of composites and also focuses on different fabrication
methods of preparing composites. Fundamentals of nanocomposites and their recent
improvements are also added in this chapter.
Keywords: Ceramic matrix, Composites, Fabrication, Fibers, Fiber-reinforced
plastics, Fillers, Laminates, Metal matrix, Nanocomposites, Polymer matrix,
Reinforcements, Resin.
