Reinforcements are an integral part of all composites and the quality and performance of the composite can be optimised by modelling the type and structure of the reinforcement before moulding.
Bone repair is a fundamental part of the rapidly expanding medical care sector and has benefited from many recent technological developments.
The use of magnesium alloys is increasing in a range of applications, and their popularity is growing wherever lightweight materials are needed.
From long-standing worries regarding the use of lead and asbestos to recent research into carcinogenic issues related to the use of plastics in construction, there is growing concern regarding the potential toxic effects of building materials on health.