We make incredible composite materials, but what happens when we're done with them?

This episode explores the main recycling methods for composites: mechanical, thermal, and chemical recycling. We compare their efficiency, limitations, and suitability for fibre-reinforced and ceramic composites. A must-listen for engineers working on circular economy solutions.

Topics: composite recycling | mechanical recycling | thermal recycling | chemical recycling | circular economy | fibre-reinforced polymers.

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This last type of composite is the black sheep of the family. Laminar composites are much different from the ones we’ve been talking about. Have you ever seen a composites without matrix? Let’s deep dive to know more about laminated materials and how to produce them.

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Particle-reinforced polymer composites are everywhere, from your car dashboard to cutting boards. This episode covers how they're made, what particles are used, and why adding a filler phase can dramatically change mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties.

Topics: particle-reinforced composites | polymer matrix composites | filler materials | composite production | materials engineering.

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Fibre-reinforced polymer composites are behind everything from wind turbine blades to sporting equipment.

This episode covers the two main production routes: open mould (hand lay-up, spray-up) and closed mould (RTM, vacuum infusion), plus the properties and applications of glass, carbon, and aramid fibre composites.

Topics: fibre-reinforced polymers | FRP | open mould processing | closed mould | resin transfer moulding | carbon fibre | glass fibre.

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After ceramic composites we’re moving on to metals. Today, we’ll cover composites of metallic matrix and particles as reinforcements. The powder technologies are already familiar if you’ve been listening to the last few episodes, but we bet squeeze casting infiltration and spray co-deposition are new concepts.

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Last episode we talked about particle reinforced ceramic composites, but what about if we want create metallic composites?

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What can we do with powder technologies? Composits of ceramic matrix and particle reinforcement for example. But powder technology isn’t the only way. Join us to see all the advantages and disadvantages of processes like chemical vapour infiltration and liquid phase infiltration.

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Today we’ll go over Fiber-Reinforced Ceramic Matrix Composites (FRCMCs). We’ll see their toughening mechanisms, such as crack bridging and fiber pullout; production methods, like powder technology, infiltration techniques and additive manufacturing; the properties of different matrix and fiber materials; and the recycling challenges.

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Today we’ll deep dive into pulverotechnology. We’ll talk about Powder Production, Properties, and Sintering.

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What is a hybrid nanomaterial? A mixture between a werewolf and a vampire at the nanoscale? Actually it’s not too far from that. Listen to this deep dive to find out.

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