Polymers, Ceramics, and Composites
The chapter explores key materials such as polymers, ceramics, and composites, detailing their classifications, properties, applications, and methods of synthesis. Additionally, advanced materials like biomaterials, optical materials, high-temperature materials, energy materials, and nanomaterials are discussed, highlighting their unique characteristics and uses in various industries.
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What we have learnt
- Polymers can be categorized into thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers, each with distinct properties and applications.
- Ceramics are high hardness materials with applications ranging from insulators to bio-ceramics.
- Composites consist of a matrix and reinforcement, with numerous applications in aerospace, automotive, and medical fields.
Key Concepts
- -- Polymers
- Large molecules made of repeating structural units called monomers, categorized into thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers based on their properties.
- -- Ceramics
- Inorganic, non-metallic materials with high hardness, chemical resistance, and typically brittle, used in various applications from structural to electronic.
- -- Composites
- Materials made by combining two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties, leading to improved mechanical properties.
- -- Advanced Materials
- Next-generation materials with enhanced properties for specific applications, including biomaterials, optical materials, and nanomaterials.
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