Fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) are a composite material consisting of a polymer matrix carefully combined with a supporting material or fiber which serves to enhance the mechanical strength and ...

A new long cellulose fiber-reinforced polypropylene (PP) resin developed by Japan’s Polyplastics Group targets automotive applications, such as door module carriers, center consoles, and armrest cores ...

Xenia® Materials, global developer of carbon fibre reinforced polymers, presents its new range of PVDF-based compounds for 3D printing pellet-fed applications. This new group of materials ensures the ...

The largest fibre-reinforced polymer lock gates were installed in the new Number III lock on the Wilhelminakanaal in Tilburg. Never before have such large (6.2 x 12.9 m) lock gates made of ...

FRPCs are composed of fibers such as glass, carbon, or natural fibers embedded in a polymer matrix, such as thermoplastics or thermosets. FRPCs provide several advantages more than conventional ...

A research team affiliated with UNIST has introduced a technology that generates electricity from raindrops striking rooftops ...

A rear spoiler produced with a new organic SMC. The researchers were able to fill complex ribbed structures with conventional processing parameters. They found no separation of the fiber and the ...

Research is underway in Germany to develop an innovative thermal plasma process that breaks down glass fibre-reinforced plastic... Published on 05.01.2026 The page you requested is for PIE subscribers ...

As the demand for more sustainable construction grows and raw material shortages like steel continue to be a challenge, fiber-reinforced concrete has become an increasingly popular choice for flatwork ...