Mechanical and Tribological Performance of Polymer Composite Materials: A Review

Abstract

This paper reviews the effects of various reinforcements with the various thermoplastic polymer matrices. The articles contain the various thermoplastic polymers such as ABS, HDPE, LDPE, PP, PEEK, PC, PA, PI, UHMWPE and PMMA etc. The review contains the evaluation of tribological properties such as sliding wear and coefficient of friction (COF) of polymer matrix composites (PMCs). This review also evaluation of mechanical properties such as tensile strength, compressive strength, young modulus and hardness of polymer matrix composites (PMCs). The thermoplastic polymer composite used in various applications such as automotive industry, food processing machine industry, household appliance, military, structural and aerospace industry etc. The properties of thermoplastic polymer composite are varying with the fabrication techniques of composite.