Thermoplastic Composite Materials for the Aerospace Industry

Abstract

Technology, which is one of the most basic needs of humanity, has continued to develop since the industrial revolution with its undeniable reality. Along with new inventions based on the efficient use of energy, automotive and aerospace industries have become the building blocks of technology. The rapidly developing metal industry has brought the serial manufacturing capability to the industry. On the other hand, high-strength light alloy steels developed in the aerospace industry could not show the desired performance in terms of energy, material life, and design flexibility. Aerospace components, also known as structural materials, should have high stiffness, enhanced toughness, and machinability capabilities [1].