A Review on Recent Applications and Future Prospectus of Hybrid Composites in Various Engineering Applications

Abstract

Hybrid composite materials have far reaching engineering application where strength to weight proportion, minimal cost and simplicity of creation are essential. Hybrid composites deliver combination of properties such as compressive strength, impact strength and tensile modulus which cannot be appreciated in composite materials. In modern times, hybrid composites have been recognized as highly efficient, high performance structural materials and their use is increasing speedily. Hybrid composites are generally used when combinations of properties of several types of fibers have to be attained, or when longitudinal as well as lateral mechanical performances are necessary. The analysis of the innovative applications of hybrid composites has been of deep interest to the scientists for several years as obvious from reports. This article presents a review of the present-day status of hybrid composite materials technology, in terms of materials available and properties, and a framework of some of the developments, recognizable and hypothetical, with highlighting on numerous applications including smart hybrid composites.