3) Composites

Composites are created when two or more materials are joined together to create a new enhanced material. One material is known as the matrix while the other is reinforced. 

Carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) 

• CFRP consists of woven carbon fibre strands encased in a polymer resin. 
• Carbon fibre strands have a very high tensile strength and the polymer resin is lightweight and rigid. It is often used in sports equiptment such as a tennis recquet where…