An Introduction to Composite

Nanostructures
Category General
Difficulty Level Normal
Audience Level General
Description Applications are determined by structures. In this course, students are taught to be informed about structures in nanoscales.
Overview
Structures have a great deal of influence on materials’ properties, and properties leads to find out materials’ application.

 On top of that, in nanoscale, materials are manipulated to reach a specific structure for new applications. In one sense nanostructures are classified as zero, one, two and three dimensional structures. In addition, carbon nanostructures, porous materials, organic nanostructures and natural nanostructures are known classifications.

Booklet
Description
 It starts with an introduction to 3D nanostructures, goes through the history of composites, their definition, the reasons we use them, and their parts. Then it talks about the role of matrix and what reinforcement is. Finally it explains how reinforcement prevents composite rupture.
Mental Challenge
 Does the word “composite” come from “composing”?
Quizzes and Activities

Activity: Find three natural composites and explain how their composite nature helps them improve their needed properties.
Further Reading Sources

Composites